The Red Dot Arms How to Defend against a Knife Attack and use a Knife for Self-Defense class is designed to learn how to deal with common attacks through avoidance, de-escalation, and if necessary simple defensive tactics
Full Description: Knives are one of the most difficult weapons to defend against – they don’t require any special skill to use, never jam or run out of ammo, and can cause serious damage from many angles in a matter of seconds.
This 2 hour class will give students some basic tools to use if confronted by an attacker with a knife. The best defense against a knife is creating distance by running, however, if you can’t run, then you will need to fight. The class will focus on static knife threats such as: knife threat from the front, knife to the throat from the front and behind, knife to the back, as well as covering the key concepts for dealing with a slash and stab. Students will learn and practice just a few simple hand strikes.
In addition, the class will also discuss knife grip and orientation, how to draw your own knife while under attack, a good defensive stance, the best targets for stopping your attacker, and practice of one main technique that works well against the most common knife attacks.
The class will include a discussion of situational awareness, avoidance, de-escalating a confrontation, and using the minimum amount of force necessary to stop an attack. The instructor will provide alternative techniques for individual students with physical limitations. In addition, the instructor will address the basic use of force laws in Illinois.
We need a minimum of 4 students for the class to take place.
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Accreditation: The instructor is a practicing attorney for over 20 years, has 35 years of experience in martial arts (including Kenpo Karate, Krav Maga, Filipino Martial Arts, and Hapkido), and is licensed in Illinois and Texas as an armed security officer.
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Cost: $50
Class payment is due in full and is non-refundable, but transferable.
Length: 2 hours
This class will consist of 2 hours of classroom instruction.
Prerequisites: None
This is a novice class. There is no prerequisite for this class.
how to deal with common attacks through avoidance, de-escalation, and if necessary simple defensive tactics
Any age may attend, but those under 18 must be accompanied by participating parent or guardian. Prospective students under 21 years of age please contact us at training@rdarms.com.
This is a novice class. There is no prerequisite for this class.
Things that you should bring to the class!
For the purpose of your safety and accommodating special needs participants, please contact us at peter@rdarms.com if any of the following conditions apply to you:
- Pregnancy, mental handicap, physical handicap, disabled, visually impaired, under the influence of prescription drugs, under the influence of illegal drugs and/or under the influence of alcohol
Do I need prior martial arts training?
No. While prior training may be helpful, it is not necessary.
Disclaimer:
FOID Statement: Illinois residents that will be TRANSPORTING their own firearm to and from the class/range must be in possession of a valid FOID/CCL card, and be of legal age, 21 for handguns, and 18 for long guns. A FOID card is not required to participate in the class. Out of state residents need to follow the age requirements and have a valid ID.
We reserve the right to dismiss any student for unsafe behavior and/or failure to follow instructions. No refund will be offered.
