Whats The Point?

[shesulsa]

Advisable to change clothes before leaving training, after using these types of methods. Don't want to freak the people out.

LOL - You could keep a uniform or set of clothes just for doing this training - especially with lipstick - doesn't wash out well. Wear your old white dobak...hehehe - truth-teller, that!

 

[JPR]

A reason to train with a knife or in a knife art is that it teaches a whole different type of body mechanics. Knife fighting involves smaller body shifting and turning which a striking art usually doesn't need.



Knife work also teaches a different respect for ranges. Crashing into close range with an experienced knifer isn't always the wisest move even if you are a great infighter. A good knifer will act like a Cuisinart and have you sliced up quickly in close range.



As to disarms, theory has it that as an initial move a disarm isn't going to be too successful. However, soften up the wielder with strikes or limb destruction(s) and a disarm becomes much more viable. As a different thread it would be interesting to hear from anyone unfortunate enough to be involved in a real knife fight but fortunate enough to disarm their opponent.



JPR