Pictured below: a custom knife from Lotar Combat

Lotar Combat

Custom and hand-made knives from Israel

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A knife is not only a great tool for everyday needs, but is essential in any survival situation.

Your knife can not only be used for back-country survival but it can also be used to defend you or a loved from an threat. 

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Unlike pistols, a knife is easier to carry and is a common tool carried by many people every day for work and as self-defense tool. Knives in many states/cities are not as restricted as pistols and a license may not be required to carry*.

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Class Overview:

The Tactical Knife Fighting course covers all facets of using a knife against an assailant who is also armed with a knife from effective deployment strategies to using reverse grip tactics to draw the attacker into an effective counterattack.  A knife is a force multiplier, meaning that when used in self-defense it can help you gain the advantage over a much larger or stronger assailant when you are attacked and justified to use deadly force.

The knife-fighting training is an excellent way to develop a keen understanding of how a knife is used in an attack thus learning how best to defend against one.  It is also a great way to develop a sense of the flow of an assault with a knife, it helps improve footwork, and improve recognition of knife motion and patterns.  All this not only serves to turn students into effective knife fighters, but also importantly helps students greatly enhance their ability to “read” the existence and direction of the travel of a knife being used against them. This is a critical ability to possess and to develop for the empty hand versus knife tactics.

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Your class includes:

• Overview of the parts of a knife

• How each part is used in defense and offensive tactics

• Correct stance for fighting with a knife

• Foot placement and movement

• Critical areas of the body

• Stab Points

• Defense and counter-movements

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*Please check with your local area for laws that may exist on carrying a knife, locations knives are not allowed, size, type and concealment restrictions that also may exist. 

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Key Benefits:

• Nationally Accredited Certification from KMA/MASS, a nationally recognized organization.

• Learn to use a knife as a defensive tool and as an offensive weapon (military style).

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Common Questions:
 

Question: Do I have to provide my own knife for class?
No, we will provide everything you need for the class. You may bring your knife to class to show and get the review from the instructor.

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