How to Use Handheld Weapon Offensive Techniques in Modern Army Combatives

In most battlefield situations small arms or grenades serve as the weapon of choice for soldiers. In close quarters situations, though, a knife or bayonet may very well be the most efficient means of incapacitating an enemy. It is imperative that fighters understand and can transition between different hand held weapon attacks in Modern Army Combatives. Read on to learn how to use handheld weapon offensive techniques in Modern Army Combatives.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Learn the different angles of attack for effective strikes and slashes to use against an opponent.

2. Understand that a stab wound with a knife or bayonet will do much more damage than a slashing attack with the same weapon.

3. Practice the use of slashing attacks to easily hit a target, as opposed to the more dangerous but easier to block stabbing attacks.

4. Keep your weapon moving in a figure eight movement to increase your chances of striking an opponent while keeping your own body protected.

5. Try to strike your opponent's weapon hand on the knuckles or wrist to cause damage to your enemy and disarm him.

Tips & Warnings

• Always keep your thumbs and fingers tucked to prevent an opponent from getting hold of one of these easy to break joints.
• Train strikes and take downs at reduced speed and with protective padding. It is important to realize that while strikes are an ineffective way to subdue an opponent they are a part of fights. Safe training of striking techniques is reserved for advanced studies of Modern Army Combatives.
• Do not practice Modern Army Combatives without proper supervision.
• When practicing take downs both fighters should start on their knees to prevent injury.

Resources

• United States Combative Arts Association
• A Fighting Arts Enthusiast

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