Self-Kill Knife Defense Techniques
Self-kill knife defense techniques are when you use the attacker’s knife against himself. The knife will still be in his hand. In this way, you can tell the authorities that you never even touched the knife. He pulled it out on you, there was a messy struggle, and he ended up getting hurt. The label self-kill does not mean you have to kill your opponent. A shallow stab in a superficial area will be enough to finish most confrontations.
The information in this post is from the book “Vortex Control Self-Defense Bundle” by Sam Fury.
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Self-Kill Knife Defense Techniques
These knife defense techniques are part of Vortex Control Self-Defense. Some modified versions of them are also used in SFPSD Weapons Disarms Training.
Self-Kill 1
Your opponent attacks with a right downward stab. Defend using a right bong sau and left underhand grab.
Use your right hand to grab your opponent’s right wrist with an underhand grip. Your left hand helps by bending your opponent’s right upper arm to the outside of his guard.
Once you have a good grip with your right hand place your left hand over your opponent’s hand. This prevents him from letting go of the knife.
Drive the knife into your opponent’s neck. If needed you can grab the other side of your opponent’s neck and pull it into the knife.
Self-Kill 2
Your opponent attacks with a left downward stab. Defend using a left chop and right underhand grab.
Use your left hand to grab over your opponent’s right hand using an overhand grip so that he cannot let go of the knife.
Once you have a good grip, turn the knife towards your opponent and stab him with it.
You can also use your left elbow to apply quick pressure to your opponent’s right elbow. This can be a break and/or to “soften” up his arm.
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Self-Kill 3
Your opponent attacks with a right straight thrust. Defend using a right chop and left overhand grab.
Use your right hand to grab hold of your opponent’s wrist and then move your left hand over his hand. Bend your opponent’s wrist down.
Pull up on your opponent’s wrist whilst pushing his hand down and towards his side.
Self-Kill 4
Your opponent attacks with a left straight thrust. Defend using a left chop and right underhand grip.
Grab your opponent’s hand with your left hand using an overhand grip. Once you have a good grip move your right hand over the same hand. Your two hands ensure your opponent can not let go of the knife.
Pull your opponent’s arm to the outside of your right shoulder and then fold his wrist back towards him. This will cause your opponent’s arm to bend so you can slash or stab him.
You could also go into a wrist lock.
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