Edged Weapons By Kerry Suave


Recent unfortunate events in the workplace and the news have outlined the dangers and reality of facing an assailant armed with a knife or edged weapons. Let‘s face the facts, when any weapon is introduced into a situation your chances of survival decrease period. Regardless of your level of training or experience, the bad guy only has to be lucky once. Miscalculation or a lack of tactical options can leave you severely injured or dead. Having said this it doesn‘t mean we shouldn‘t train for every contingency, including edged weapons. It simply means that going hands on with someone armed with an edged weapon should always be your last option, not the first.


Many people including myself carry knives as a survival tool. You‘ll note the emphasis on the word ―tool‖ and not ―weapon‖ it‘s an important distinction. These factors need to be taken into account when teaching edged weapons defenses. Most martial arts and combative systems have a bladed component. Some such as Silat, Kali, and Escrima have a rich history of employing edged weapons both offensively and defensively. We are a blade oriented culture and knives can be purchased in just about anywhere in North America.


Here are some important factors to consider when dealing with edged weapons. Read m ore


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