COLD STEEL – THE WARRIOR’S EDGE | Digital Download

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Volume 1, Introduction to the Long Range Combat Knife: This volume covers three ranges of knife fighting and the various types of knives available. It demonstrates their cutting and piercing capabilities. Other topics include concealing knives, crafting a training knife in the style of Cold Steel®, the importance of knife strength and sharpness, and proper grip techniques for your combat knife.

Volume 2, On Guard Stance & Footwork: This recording introduces the concept of clockwork, the fundamental guard position, common errors in assuming a combat stance, and footwork techniques such as forward, backward, sideways, diagonal, and circular movements. It also covers advanced footwork like the step of substitution, lunge, arrow, and jumping attacks. Owning this DVD is essential, as superior footwork is a hallmark of skilled knife fighters.

Volume 3, Pressures & Cuts: Learn how to effectively utilize your combat knife’s point for techniques like raking, rapid jabs, powerful stabs, footwork combined with thrusting, and elliptical and circular stabbing methods. This volume also instructs on using the knife tip for slashing and executing vertical whip snaps. It explores the 12 angles of attack in depth.

Volume 4, Defense: Discover defensive footwork strategies, defending against knife attacks, evasion patterns, parrying, stopping incoming strikes, counter-slashing and stabbing, and blocking with the razor’s edge. Additionally, learn how to use your empty hand for defensive maneuvers such as stop-hits, hits, parries, blocks, taps, and slashes. The concept of “mai,” or judging distance, is also discussed in this volume.

Volume 5, Offense: This volume focuses on identifying and capitalizing on 21 common openings or weaknesses in your opponent’s defense. It delves into the five principles for creating openings and the 11 strategic pillars to enhance your offensive tactics.

Volume 6, Training and Sparring Drills: Explore effective training methods that develop the necessary skills and attributes before progressing to more advanced techniques. This volume provides practical workout instructions and demonstrations to aid in your training journey.