Self-defence against knife attacks: evidence-based approach

In this article I present the results of a detailed analysis of over 200 real knife attacks caught on surveillance cameras.

This research was conducted in 2016 and updated several times since then.

At the time, I wanted to understand the dynamics of real-life situations and how an attacker was most likely going to use his weapon.

This, I thought, was necessary in order to adopt realistic methods of self-defence against knife attacks.

Back then, the data was readily available on Youtube for anyone who was willing to carry out the (tedious) video analysis of hundreds of real-life examples of knife attacks.

No one had done it so I decided to give it a go...

The Unabridged History of Krav Maga

The history of Krav Maga (What is Krav Maga?) is famously linked to the lives of Imi Lichtenfeld and the first generation of instructors he trained. Despite the popular belief, though, he was not, strictly speaking, the founder of Krav Maga.

The origins of the style go deeper in time and benefited greatly from the influence of other major figures who have been largely ignored by most commentators.

What is true, however, is that it all began in eastern Europe...

Krav Maga Principles

Krav Maga was developed in an environment that showed no mercy. The brutal reality of street fights and battlefield operations led to the no-nonsense approach the style is known for.

The principles of Krav Maga are simple. There are no rules and no limitations.


Page content:

• The Krav Maga Philosophy
• Core Combat Principles
• Training Principles
• Technical Principles of Defence
• Technical Principles of Attack
• References

Self-defence against sexual assault: does it really work?

Like millions of women, you've probably been told that fighting back would just make things worse?

This sounds like a sensible advice...

Except, it is not.