Self-defense Against Knife Attacks

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-84126-198-0
Verlag: Meyer & Meyer

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, PB, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 762 g

Techniques for the defense against knife attacks are not only of interest for martial artists in the various disciplines. Everyone who is looking for effective ways to defend himself against these attacks in all kinds of situations will find detailed instructions in this book.

In numerous exercise forms and combinations, illustrated with about 1,500 color photos, this book describes the use of distracting techniques, concepts to control and secure the knife-holding hand, and how to disarm the attacker. The book also demonstrates the defense against knife attacks from a close distance, in a standing as well as in a lying position. Hereby the author has made use of his extensive knowledge of the Brazilian Luta-Livre and of Filipino Martial Arts.

Zielgruppe

martial artists, anyone who wants to learn self-defense

Autoren/Hrsg.

Braun, Christian

Über Autor(innen)

Christian Braun has been practicing various forms of martial arts since 1982. In 2004 he developed his own martial arts system - Open Mind Combat. He holds a 7th Dan in Combat Ju-Jitsu (AJJIF - All Japan Ju-Jitsu International Federation) and is a Luta-Livre coach under Rolando Carrizo Ortiz. Amongst other titles, he is a Grand Master in Ju-Jutsu (5th Dan), JJ-Instructor and holds a Trainer B License.