[quote]idaho wrote:
[quote]Robert A wrote:
[quote]mapwhap wrote:
Over the years, I have put in a considerable amount of work on edged weapon defense, and I will say that it is very difficult. It’s a fascinating subject, but I think it is a tough skill to develop realistically.
In the course of my training, I’ve been exposed to a lot of different systems, styles, etc. (benefits of being a “big city” LEO, I guess). In all of that exposure, I would say the best tactic is always going to be make distance. I would never intentionally close with somebody wielding an edged weapon unless I was cornered and had no other options. Even then, I would focus all of my energy on going THROUGH them and keep moving. I’m not hanging around to try to disarm them or try anything fancy on them.
The current system I train in is a military combatives based class. We practice avoidance, creating distance, verbal de-escalation, and other tactics to GET AWAY. Left with no other choice we close distance quickly, stick exclusively to gross motor skill patterns, attack targets on the body to cause mechanical failure of our opponent, and we GTFO. We train with Shock Knives ™ all the time, and it’s a great reminder that even when you do things right, you are probably going to get cut. (Yes, they hurt. No, you won’t die from it.)
Also, I don’t know if anyone mentioned it, but learn current first aid techniques. (Self-aid and buddy aid.) Carry a tourniquet and a chest seal ALWAYS. (Those can come in handy even when there hasn’t been a fight.) If you can pack a weapon, you can find room for those two items.
Disclaimer: This is what I train for when I am off-duty…obviously, retreating is not always an option I am allowed when I am at work. My tactics at work remain similar, but my tools are different. I have more options available on my gun belt to eliminate threats of varying levels.[/quote]
Good Post.
Regards,
Robert A[/quote]
X2…Really good post.
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x3. Thanks for sharing