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Are you interested in techniques for self-defense involving edged weapons, such as knives? Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon from a US Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee in this free video series.
There are 9 videos in this series:
Use both arms to deflect to set up a strike to the head. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Drive the weapon past you and strike the neck with force. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
When disarming an attacker, do it quickly with a downward strike to the forearm. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Attack the forearm with a deep strike when disarming from the inside. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Use your entire body, not just your hands, when using outside wrist control. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Use the attacker's inertia against him with the inside wrist control. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
After locking the wrist, kick through your attacker with your knee. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Blend with your attacker and roll him around and to the ground. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Draw your attacker out of his center of balance using his movement against him to set up a defensive throw. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.
Self-defense and the martial arts often go hand in hand. Many of the martial arts are intended primarily as methods of self-defense. Some forms of self-defense are very aggressive, seeking to inflict maximum damage on an attacker. Other forms are more passive, going as far as possible to avoid physical confrontation while securing escape from danger.
In this free video series a US Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee will instruct you in the fundamentals of defending against an edged weapon attack. You will learn the importance of moving off of the line of attack. The instructor will show you how to parry from both outside and inside positions. You will receive tips on disarming an attacker and using wrist control. The instructor and his assistant will also show you how to kick and throw an attacker who is using an edged weapon.
Fred Mastison Mastison Sensei holds the rank of 5th degree black belt and has been active in the martial arts for over 35 years. He is a inductee into the US Martial Arts hall of fame and has five schools in PHX.dkdk
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