kicksindabank
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This is my first time posting in this section of MA Talk. I have read some of the post. Cool topic, just wanted to say hi!!!
Sounding goofy, but excited
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bushidomartialarts
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Welcome!
Don't be afraid to poke around and ask questions.
was that a pun?
Aiiiee...it wasn't suppoosed to be. I guess I'm just not too sharp tonight. Maybe I'm losing my edge.
Aiiiee...it wasn't suppoosed to be. I guess I'm just not too sharp tonight. Maybe I'm losing my edge.
You know, that's a hangin' offense in FL.
Cthulhu
Welcome....
Welcome!
Hi, kicks. Do you train with knives at all?
Welcome to Martial Talk.
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kicksindabank
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In answering about training with knives. No, I am bo staff person. I think knife weapons are awesome. I love to see the kata's with them.
I also think a knife weapon is for special people. I am learning a new weapon dealing with knives. Pray I don't slice or cut myself.
I also think a knife weapon is for special people. I am learning a new weapon dealing with knives. Pray I don't slice or cut myself.
Kicks, you shouldn't be training with live steel if this is your first time working with knives. Ask your instructor for a training blade that doesn't have a sharp edge. These are often aluminum knives without a cutting surface, but they can also be wood or even hard foam.
If you need a trainer just say the word and I can point you to a few sources where you can by them cheaply. If this isn't an option, train with a plastic knife, train with a table knife, train with a cardboard cutout that looks like a knife, train with a kitchen spatula, but PLEASE don't train with a live blade!!
Carol has given you some wise advice. Don't start your training with what we call a "live blade" - that's a knife with a sharp edge.
No matter what trainer you start with, treat everything you put in your hand for knife training, treat it like a live edged weapon. Don't train alone or without direct training.
Even the best knife fighter will get cut in a fight - it's not a matter of *if* it's *when.*
Train smart. :asian:
No matter what trainer you start with, treat everything you put in your hand for knife training, treat it like a live edged weapon. Don't train alone or without direct training.
Even the best knife fighter will get cut in a fight - it's not a matter of *if* it's *when.*
Train smart. :asian:
Good advice above and make sure you get some instruction from a qualified person.
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kicksindabank
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thank you for the advice. I promise you I am not working with live blades at all. I will be safe!
Again, thank you for the advice.
Again, thank you for the advice.
That's awesome Kicks!
And don't be afraid to keep asking questions. I just wanted to make sure you were safe first. We care about ya.
You can even mask the live edge of a blade with electrical tape or something similar instead of training with it "really" live. It's not ideal, but it works.
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