Blog · 15 December 2015

Defense Against Knife Attacks

Among possible attacks, those involving a bladed weapon (most often a knife) are among the most dangerous! A cut or a stab in an unfortunate location can mean the end. Moreover, in most situations the weapon is kept hidden for as long as possible, and the attack trajectories are often unpredictable. In krav maga, when an attack is already in progress, the priority is deflecting/blocking the attack. This is vital when the aggression involves a weapon. The person being attacked must then counter-attack as quickly and powerfully as possible — ideally the strike should be simultaneous with the block, so that the attacker is distracted and unable to continue the assault.

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Correct behavior against Knife attacks Posted by Avi Moyal Ikmf on Thursday, October 15, 2015

As is well known, Krav Maga originated within the Israeli army. In the context of the increasing number of knife attacks this autumn, many of them targeting soldiers, emphasis is being placed on training the appropriate defensive techniques. A few training sessions can make the difference between surviving a knife attack or not!

Krav Maga: Defending Against Knife AttacksOver the last three months, there have been 89 stabbings all over Israel. Today, more than ever, Krav Maga is a vital skill for self-defense. Posted by Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Here is a recording of such a knife attack:

Knife attack Posted by International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) on Monday, October 12, 2015

Don’t wait! Join the krav maga training sessions and see the effectiveness of the techniques for yourself!

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