This two-day intensive course will teach you how to properly use your folding knife to defend yourself or a loved one. You will learn how to defend against multiple attackers, both armed and unarmed. Front Sight`s edged weapons program is the leader in the industry because we focus on realistic techniques which will save your life when the adrenaline flows.

This two-day edged weapons course is currently the only knife-specific course offered at Front Sight. Additionally, each of the Front Sight Martial Arts courses (Levels I-V) integrate a variety or weapons into the training. Please see those specific course descriptions for additional details.

Activities:

Lectures include the Color Code of Mental Awareness, how to avoid a potential fight, and the proper and justifiable use of force.

Hands-on exercises include:

• Verbal challenges
• Evasive movement
• Tactically deploying your knife
• Striking and alternative knife techniques
• Using your knife as a retention tool
• Defenses against threats and attacks from an armed assailant
• Long range knife techniques
• Scenario-based training
• Choosing a knife

Equipment Required:

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and athletic shoes. Depending on the season, you may need rain gear and layered clothing for warmth because some scenarios are conducted outdoors. If you own a tactical folding knife, please bring it. However, you are welcome to participate in the course using the training knives we provide. Front Sight provides all other equipment needed for this course including training (dummy) knives and other teaching aids.