Karambit Training

A Karambit is a curved utility knife that originated in the Indonesian archipelago. It is used as a training element for self-defense in some martial arts such as Pencak Silat, Bersilat, Filipino Kali or Kenpo Karate.

Training Types

Basic training drills are outlined in Karambit instruction books and DVDs such as "Mastering the Curved Blade" by Steve Tarani or "Thunder Rock's Karambit Blade Work" video. Advanced self-defense training is offered periodically through seminars at martial arts schools specializing in Indonesian combat sports.

Features

Live and DVD training courses will introduce experienced martial artists to types of Karambits and cutting patterns and, to a certain extent, also show the damage wrong handling can cause. Self-defense training includes techniques on how to block counterparts with a Karambit, disarm an attacker, perform template isolations and carry out extended grips.

Fees

Instructional Karambit books retail for between $10 and $30, while DVDs cost approximately $40. Seminars for Karambit training in martial arts schools last from one to two days and, in 2010, cost between $50 and $200, depending on class sizes and trainer.

References

• Karambit: Home Page

Resources

• "Thunder Rock": Karambit Indonesian Blade Work
• Kenpo Karambit: Training and Seminars
• Sayoc Global: Karambit Training Seminar
• "Mastering the Curved Blade"; Steve Tarani