Techniques for the defense against knife are not on of interest for maritla artists in the various disciplines. Everyone who is looking for effective ways to defend himslef against these attacks in all kinds of situations will find detailed instructions in this book.

In numerous exercise forms and conbinations, illustrated with about 1,700 color photos, this book describes the use of distracting techniques, concepts to control and secure the knife-holding hand, and how to disarm the attacker.

The book also demonstrates the defense against knife atacks from a close distance, in a standing as well as in a lying position. Hereby the author has made use of his extensive knowledge of the Brazilian Luta-Livre and of Filipino Marital Arts.

Christian Braun has been practicing various forms of Martial Arts for 20 years. Amongst other things he is a Grand Master in Ju-Jutsu (5th dan). He is the holder of further Master titles in traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems and is an instructor in Progressive Fighting systems, Madunong Guro in Eskrima and Luta-Livre. For several years he has instructed on national courses throughout Germany for the German Ju-Jutsu Association, and has officiated as the main instructor for instructor training for the German Association.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Dedication
1 Basics-Unarmed self-defense against knife attacks
2 Knife positions
3 Attack angles
4 Forms of attack
5 Possible injuries
6 First aid for injuries
7 Tips for training
8 Knife fighting positions
The attacker has the knife in front
Attacker has the knife behind
9 Footwork/theory of movement
10 Blocking techniques
11 Sweeping techniques
12 Use of blocking or sweeping techniques
13 Reaction training
14 Distances
Long range (largo mano)
Medium range (sumbrada range)
Close range (trapping range)
Throwing/groundwork range (grappling range)
15 Actions appicable to the different distances
Interception
Dodging/feinting
Striking/gunting
Sweeping
Blocking
Blocking and punching or kicking techniques
Grabbing
Grabbing and punching or kicking techniques
16 Defense against knife attacks by controlling the weapon bearing arm
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside towards the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
17 Defense against knife attacks using disrupting techniques
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Andle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside at waist level)
Attack no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
Simplification
Training method
18 Defense against knife attacks using disarming techniques
Examples of disarming techniques
Methods of securing the weapon after a successful disarming action
Andlg no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
19 Defense against knife attacks with unarmed follow-on techniques
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from tehinside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
20 Defense against knife attacks-disarming and using the weapon to control the opponent
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
Exercise
21 Free self-defense against annouinced multiple knife attacks
Attack combination 1 straight punch and knife strike (Angle no. 1)
Attack combination 2 knife strike (angle no. 2) and straight punch at the head
Attack combination 3 Knife stab no. 5 (at the stomach) and shinbone kick
Attack combination 4 Knife strikes no. 1 and no. 3
Attack combination 5 Knife strike no. 2 and knife stab no. 5
22 Self-defense against a knife threat in the trapping range
The blade of the knife is in contact with the body
Against a wall
D stands with his bock to the wall
D stands sideways to the wall (90 degrees)
Groundwork techniques
A is in the mounted position on top of D
Angle no. 1 (knife stab downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife stab downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 5 (knife threat direct at the chest)
Angle no. 5 (knife sab downwards at the head)
A is kneeling between D's legs (guard position)
Angle no. 1 (knife stab downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife stab downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife stab from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife stab inwards at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife threat-direct at the chest)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab downwards at the head)
23 Attack with the knife in the dagger position
Angle no. 1 (knife stab downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife stab downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife stab from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife stab inwards at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab downwards at the head/upper bodiy)
24 More angles
Angle no. 6 (knife stab from the outside at the left side of the chest)
Angle no. 7 (knife stab inwards at the right side of the chest)
Angle no. 8 (knife strike horizontally across the chest/neck)
Angle no. 9 (knife strike/stab diagonally upwards andinwards form the right)
Angle no. 10 (knife strike-stab diagonally upwards and outwards from the left)
25 Self-defense with the knife against contact attacks
Bear hug from the side trapping the arms
Grabbing hold of the diagonally opposite wrist
Grabbing the opposite wrist
Grabbing hold of both wrists from behind
Grabbing hold of both wrists from the front
Grabbing hold of the weapon bearing wrist with both hands
26 Counter measures and follow-on techniques after knife attacks
27 Training methods and exercises (drills)
Disarming drills
Disrupting techniques and control of the weapon bearing arm
Loop drills
Basics
With an additional strike using angle no. 2
Controlling the 'third hand'
Triple tapping
Exercises (drills): Knife versus knife
28 Shadowboxing/currenza
Appendix
Literature (bibliography)
Photo & illustration credits
About the author