Knife Fighting: A Practical Course
by Michael Janich
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Book Reviews of Knife Fighting: A Practical Course
Book Review: Great primer for knife combatives
Summary: 5 Stars
Janich does a great job of introducing the raw beginner to knife fighting in its most practical aspects. He starts from the ground-level basics of grips and footwork--something often overlooked or ignored in other titles--and proceeds to provide the reader with a practical, systematic knife system, focusing on concepts and principles rather than memorization of specific techniques. It's also remarkably well-written, an easy-reading and enjoyable book from start to finish.Book Review: In depth, complete.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have rarely encountered such an in depth tome on the age old art of knife fighting. Before I digested this material, only two years ago, I had no idea with what novice inclinations I wielded the shiny blade. Now I hold a knife in each hand slicing through the air and at my sandbag target shaped in the effigy of a small tiger. Thank you Michael D. Janich for such an inspiration book.Book Review: read this one before you read the classics
Summary: 5 Stars
This book will make it easy for you to understand many of the priciples outlined in the classics titles on the subject. Though this one is based in filipino knife fighting, is not too hard to see how the techniques apply to the western methods commonly refered, and provides a reasonable aproach to formalized training, wich is only outlined, sometimes forgotten, in classic books.Book Review: Quite a good book!
Summary: 4 Stars
Slashing and thrusting on nearly every page. A lot of techniques shown here, but in my opinion this books lacks about the grips, since the one he shows are all based on the knife he is using most of the time, a heavy bladed Bowie. Also, again, the emotional aspects of a knife fight are neglected here. But the rest is just great, a very good base for realistic training.Book Review: Knife Fighting: A Practical Course by Michael Janich
Summary: 5 Stars
As someone who is in the Law Enforcement arena, this topic is something that needs to be addressed so that once you understand how, you can defend against the techniques. There is no dishonor in a tactical retreat and shame on the person who brings a knife to a gunfight. Knowledge is always the best weapon. I found this book very useful for training purposes.