Blade-Based Tactics
Unrehearsed. Unchoreographed. Addressing how VIOLENT and FAST a bladed weapon attack is.
The simple answer to avoid a knife attack is "run away" or "don't be there", but studies show that 80% of the victims didn't see the knife until the assault actually started and almost 71% of assaults occurred within 3 feet away from the victim.
Contrary to most 'knife' seminars that involve unrealistic and overly-complicated techniques, this seminar is DRIVEN by concepts: it's easier to implement, remember, and apply when needed.
Day 1 starts with edged-weapon attacks from standing where participants will work through blade-based tactics in progressive flow drills that mimic the unpredictability of actual encounters—tight spaces, rapid escalation, and blade-based weapon deployment.
Day 2 continues with more blade attacks transitioning into weapons-based grappling on the ground. It's not a jiu-jitsu class or wrestling class, but rather distilling the tactics so it's easier to apply under critical stress environments.
The end state: officers who can solve problems in motion, not just perform techniques in isolation.
HOSTED BY: Cicero Police Department
ADDRESS: Will be sent in the Joining Instructions
Course Focus
Versatile Control Over Static Technique
Concept-driven high-percentage tactics to manage the highest-probabilities in a blade-based attack.
Extreme Close-Range Dominance
Clinch, balance disruption, and positional control in tight, chaotic spaces.
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Reading patterns, implementing fight IQ, and selecting proportional responses.
Transition Efficiency
Seamless movement between striking, control, weapons and disengagement.
Legal Alignment
Application of force consistent with necessity, proportionality, and accountability.
