Systema Knife Disarm Basics with Matt Elam KarambitKnives,com
qcreek11
Apr 12
Matt Elam demonstrates some basic Russian Martial Art (Systema) concepts against an opponent armed with a blade.
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Sergiy Baturov Thanks for your comment. Yes, in a pure Systema format, you want to allow the blade closer to the body until either you feel you're in danger of being cut or you feel his center of mass shift forward. In Kali, the goal is to contact the knife hand quickly to gain a kinesthetic "feel" of it. My friend and I were simply playing with concepts from both disciplines. Great question, comrade.
That's the point!
Thank you, comrade! Yes, agreed…for those who have actually been in a knife fight, know how lethal the blade can truly be.
I also liked your work, Matt. Well showed how dangerous a knife is by flexible working with it.
Hey matt your doing good work and all. Im not a certified instructor or anything just think your trying to grab your opponents hand a bit too much. My 20 cent :-). Have a good one partner