Knife Control Concepts - Foundations of Control

Overview

A committed knife attack tops the charts of "Worst Fears in Close Violent Encounters" in and out of the self-defense training world. Each attack, attacker, and situation is different. Training a one-dimensional defense for knife attacks can leave us ill equipped and with a false sense of security. Learning the concepts and skills to adapt is crucial to being able to survive.

In our opinion, the most dangerous part of a knife attack is getting stuck attached to the attacker. The skills and concepts in this range are important to understand to build the ability to make space, access higher force, end the attack, or control the attacker. Our mission with KCC1: Foundations of Control is to dive deep into the common and effective positions when stuck in an entanglement with an edged weapon.

In essence, we stay in the clinch longer than we ever should, to build and develop the skills to survive these situations, if they should arise. This two-day training event will lay a foundation of concepts and training methodology to help you reframe your approach to defending a knife to be more aligned with a dynamic attack. In short, this training will super-charge your ability to execute your plan for self-defense under changing variables.

Experience Requirements

No prior experience needed.

Course Outline

• Two 6-hour training days ( 9am-3pm)
  • Day One: On Your Feet - Introduction to the KCC program, skill building, stand-up control elements, adaptation drills, striking, and implementing these concepts into your current training protocol.
  • Day Two: On the Ground - Introduction to the first two modules of the KCC Ground program. Practical skill building and adaptation, covering being on top and in control, as well as scramble range and entanglement.
• Access to the Knife Control Concepts Stand-Up Online Course

Equipment List

• 1-2 change of shirts for each day 
• At least 1 shirt that you don't mind having torn and pulled on 
• Notebook and pen
   

**the following are optional items that can be used to enhance the experience**

• Wicking style rashguard or shirt
• Mouthguard
• Snacks and drinks