Knife defense training at Maryland Systema starts slow and controlled.
Beginners learn distance, angles, and how to safely control the arm holding the knife before any pressure is added.
Aggressive testing comes later, under supervision.
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This is my first shot at a semi-instructional TikTok, featuring John Styers’ “Out of Line” technique from Cold Steel.
Just trying to bring some of this material to life.
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Stick sparring fun from last week 🥢😎
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Grip variations on a Fairbairn Sykes knife. Not all of these were recommended but there will have been occasions where all were used.
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Playing around with drawing the knife from different grappled positions. It's great practice and you'd be amazed how often people fumble drawing the knife.
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Utilising Fairbairns strikes after controlling the knife hand.
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Sadly Fairbairn and Sykes don't give you much advice for how to defend against a knife attack. Luckily the American army and marine manuals have a few suggestions.
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How to obtain a rifle
1) conceal a weapon
2) watch for a guard getting too close
3) hit the trigger hand then go for their eyes
4) make use of their natural response to lift their head to access to their neck
5) enjoy your newly obtained rifle
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Tiger claw to the face tends to calm people down 😂
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John Styers Passata Soto from both sides.
I hope you appreciate this photo, my legs certainly didn't posing for it! 😭
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"For an enemy attack, feint a low attack; draw his weapon low. When the opponent lowers his blade, attack his hand or wrist."
John Styers from Cold Steel
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