Practical Escrima Knife Defense: Filipino Martial Arts Knife Defense Training

It seems to give a good idea of defence, although I'm no good at such things at least I know what an attacker is likely to do. Thanks. John

An excellent insight into the knife disarming through the art of escrima

Books like this scare me. As someone has been seriously involved both as a student and teacher of numerous martial art and weapons systems (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Boxing, Arnis, Krav Maga, Kenjutsu, Wakizashi-Jutsu, Tanto-Jutsu, various models of guns and shot gun training) for more than 6 decades, I find it amazing and troubling when reading a book on knife defense techniques. Since I am also a collector of old and new books and manuals on all kinds of martial art and self-defense related material when I saw this book (Practical Escrima Knife defense: Defending yourself against knife attacks by Sam Fury-79 pages) on Amazon I decided to purchase it even though I did have some reservations about it.Being familiar with some of the Filipino stick and knife systems I hoped this short manual would contain what the title claimed (Practical???Knife defense??). Unfortunately, I fear anyone who attempts to actually learn the so called “practical knife” techniques shown in this manual will not only be disappointed, but without many years of training WITH AN INSTRUCTOR the reader may find him or herself bleeding from the numerous knife thrusts and stabs from anyone who actually knows how to use a knife.This volume covers the following material: explanation of the terms, principles of self-defense, attack and defense, knife stepping drills, breaks, universals, self-kills, knife flow drills, bonus- knife attack, bonus freebies, author recommendations, and survival fitness plan training manuals.I gave this manual 3 stars because it does have some good illustrations in an attempt to show the many techniques it is promoting against various knife attacks; however, as someone very familiar with weapon use and law enforcement defense tactics I am ALWAYS be very suspicious of any book, manual and instructor who claims to teach knife counter- techniques. Some of these techniques might work if someone is just trying to scare you and is only holding the knife on you as a threat; however, if the person is slashing and thrusting the knife at you, you will be in big trouble unless you combine using a gun or other weapon to counter the knife attack.I found this small manual to be of very limited value if you are interested in learning Filipino Arnis/Escrima techniques.Rating: 3 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tanto-Jutsu Techniques: An official manual of Bushi Satori Ryu)

This is the worst Sam Fury Self Defense manual I have ever read! And even worse, it is a book on knife Defense in which if the techniques are ineffective, you will be maimed or killed! Very few of the techniques will work against an actual knife attacker, especially if he or she has killed before with a knife. Too many unproven in actual Street Combat arm manipulations, many of which were poorly illustrated and will NOT WORK against a DETERMINED knife attacker. I myself once tried to disarm a Teflon knife from a teenage girl who swiftly drew back the blade and cut my hand open almost to the bone so I know from cruel experience that complex arm manipulations will NOT WORK in a actual knife disarm attempt. Fortunately for me the teenage girl wasn't a relative so she didn't kill me! Lol! Sam Fury will have to make a complimentary Instructional DVD with the techniques shown at COMBAT SPEED to PROVE that they work! Until then, I and Loren Christensen firmly believe that you are risking your LIFE by trusting in this UNPROVEN knife Defense manual. A more realistic book even though there are NO GUARANTEES in a knife attack is THE MARTIAL ARTS BIBLE by Sifu Paul Vunak and the writings of Filipino Combat Systems. Also, search for Krav Maga weapon defense manuals by Certified experts in Krav Maga. Pass on this if you truly believe there is a realistic knife attack threat in your local area and places of travel and simply stick to Sam Fury's Streetfighting manuals. A punch in the face isn't nearly as lethal as a knife! Don't buy this book and "gamble with your life"!

As a long-time martial artist, I would not recommend these techniques.