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Knife Attacks

which your assailant can make the knife
difficult for you reach.
My friend and fellow martial artist, guru
Jak Othman, master in seven styles of silat,
has ways of concealing and using the knife
that are simply frightening. Your assailant
may have only one trick, but you can bet
that he’ll be a master of it.
Lapel Seizure and Thrust to Body:
Close Range
Situation Two: Your assailant has
surprised you and seized your collar.
1) Twist sharply to your right and
parry the thrust with your right
Fig 155 palm. (Fig. 155)
2) Throw a left hook to his throat. (Fig. 156)
3) Drive a hard side elbow into his
ribs. (Fig. 157)
4) Slam a deep penetrating rear
roundhouse into the back of his
legs and cut them out from under
him.* (Fig. 158)
*Maintain your hold on his weapon arm
throughout the defence.
Being grabbed and stabbed is a
straightforward, simple and deadly attack
frequently employed in street situations.
You must react instantly and with
maximum ferocity. When you have
Fig 156 downed him, finish him quickly.

Fig 157 Fig 158
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