Knife Defense - Traditional Techniques YMAA Dr Yang Kung Fu DVD

Product Description Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches techniques designed to defend against dagger attacks, which include the four essential categories of traditional martial arts training: punching, kicking, chin na, and wrestling. It is important to be aware that knife fighting is deadly and can often lead to serious consequences, including time in prison. If you are attacked with a knife, the best option is to keep your distance and attempt to escape. Even with expert training, there is a high risk of sustaining an injury during a knife attack. Dr. Yang instructs and demonstrates knife defense techniques. He also provides corrections for common mistakes as students perform each application. Special attention is given to key defensive concepts. -Learn to use items at hand for defense -Learn how to maintain distance from an attacker -Understand angling, and intercepting an attack -Develop strategies for successful escapes -Numerous distance, angling, and intercepting training drills are taught -Over 30 traditional techniques are presented in detail It is crucial to train the skills of intercepting often and with many training partners, for it to be effective as a defense. Extensive training of these defense applications can significantly help you avoid knife injuries if you are attacked outside of a controlled training environment. Violent encounters are on the rise around the world, and statistics show that someone

Key details: Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | Package Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 11.04 ounces | Director: David Silver | Media Format: DVD | Run time: 2 hours | Release date: August 1, 2011 | Actors: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming | Studio: YMAA Publication Center | Number of discs: 1 | Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (35)

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Customers say: Customers find the martial arts DVD to be of good quality. They appreciate the techniques demonstrated, with one customer noting the effective teaching methods and another highlighting the simple drills that build a basic foundation.

Review snippets: Product was exactly as advertised and arrived ahead of schedule. I will buy from this seller again. Read more / Another excellent video by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming and YMAA. Good techniques; however, you still need to have lots of practice to be good at defending against a knife. Read more