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Defend yourself from a knife attack.
-It’s not easy to do,
but...
If Someone swings a blade at you:
Try to move out of the way and dodge the attack.
Try to block the knife using an object – a stick, bag, chair, book etc
If you can’t run block or deflect the attack with an object, turn sideways the avoid the blade.
Try to move your hand in a circular motion to try to grab the attacker’s wrist, so they drop the knife.
Try to force the attacker’s hand against a wall, a heavy object or your knee, so they drop the knife.
Try to push, punch or kick the attacker away from you.
Report the attack – see page 23.
If you are threatened with a knife:
Try to get away as soon as you can.
Try to stay calm
If you can’t get away, and the attacker wants your phone or money give it to them. Things can be replaced. YOU can’t.
Make it clear you don’t want a fight.
Don’t crowd them. Keep a distance if you can. shout for help to draw people to the scene.
There are lots of films on the internet about defending yourself against a knife attack. Some are ok but some are unrealistic and rubbish.
If you are worried about being attacked learn unarmed self defence or martial arts. There are lots of good instructors and classes that teach you how to be confident and how to defend yourself, without needing a weapon.
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