Flash Counterattack

As you read this article I have to weigh in on this particular technique and add some thoughts. First in a flash attack, or a coordinated "mob" robbery which is one thing they are suggesting there are a few things left out. First is you have to get over the "surprise" aspect of the attack itself and let your self defense training kick in. Once you realize what is going on remember you are in the center of the circle of this attack. First fend of the immediate attacker and move out of the circle and keep moving so you have your attackers in front of you and not behind you. If you use a blade to defend yourself a down hold is good for surprise attacks and they should be first to the attacking weapons or the neck if at all possible. The blood spurting out all over the place does in fact create a power visual psychic dis-insensitive for the others to continue. No credit to the "men who stare at goats" but that was my line! One good thing shown here is the hand strike to the face with an open palm and if you can keep it there during your knife attack even better as they can't focus on what you are doing next. However, unless you are well trained you should remove your hand before your knife attack as you might hit yourself too. If so use your blood as a weapon and sling it at the opponents... heck you are going to bleed might as well make use of it. A few seconds of shock value would allow you to close on the next attacker. Finally any head wound is good as our heads have 30 percent of our blood in our body and head wounds bleed far worse then they really are. The psychological aspect of this can work in your favor very well. If you want to learn to more capable with a blade you should check out my knife on knife fighting DVD series.

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Master Peter Brusso
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Flash Counterattack:


When escaping a mob situation, a ruthless, all-or-nothing attitude is essential for success. The “Punch and Cut” was demonstrated on a striking dummy wrapped with a pork roast. The initial straight-line punch flows quickly into the downward cut to the face and mobility-killing comma cut to the quadriceps.
One of the most terrifying crime trends to emerge in recent months has been the “flash mob” robberies. Originally a semi-spontaneous performance gathering coordinated through social media, the concept has been perverted by criminals who now use it to surround and overwhelm unsuspecting victims.
From a self-defense perspective, the flash mob is an extremely difficult problem. Any time you face multiple attackers, the danger level increases significantly. Against a coordinated mob attacking in unison, you face a serious, potentially lethal threat.
There has been a lot of discussion in the firearms world regarding flash mob defenses. In the chaos of a flash mob, bad guys and innocent bystanders are dynamically intermixed, making clean shots extremely difficult. Even if you are able to get shots on the right targets, unless you’re carrying multiple magazines, your success may be very short-lived. This is where a knife has distinct advantages over a gun in that it is extremely selective and never runs out of ammo.

MODERN-DAY BATTLE AXE

As we teach all things that can be thrown, I ran across this and thought everyone should see this new modern day axe. I was watching doomsday preppers the other night and  almost each episode has some form of self defense; mostly with guns but one had an axe. I liked to see that people are thinking the most important concept, in the axe case, or at least they started thinking down that line of philosophical approaches as we always preach: you are the weapon. So here I found this really nice axe for us to look at and ponder. As a side note the defenders would be a great addition to the doomsday preppers as well as our simple weapons disarms DVDs, but that is another topic altogether.

Enjoy
Master Peter Brusso


MODERN-DAY BATTLE AXE:


Modern materials have changed the balance of the tomahawk, but they prove to be useful today as they were in centuries past. Today’s Viking Warriors would be well armed with the United Cutlery M48 Hawk (top) and Smith & Wesson SW671 Tomahawk (bottom).
Use the term “battle axe” and you instantly evoke visions of Viking warriors standing proudly on the bows of their longboats. Throughout history the axe had been used in warfare with devastating results. Like most weapons of war, the axe was a common tool used by man in his daily struggle for survival. Its more mundane uses could include building a shelter, clearing land for crops, and at times, it could provide protection. The battle axe is nothing more than an improved version of the standard tool modified to improve its use in war.
Depending on the race and origin, the battle axe has been designed for use in both single-handed and two-handed models with either a single bit or in double-bitted designs. While this weapon may sound ancient, it has a history in the New World. Prior to the European settlers arriving in the Americas, the native Indians had stone axes, but once available, they traded for the metal versions brought by the settlers. These trade hatchets soon adopted the native Indian name, “tomahawk.” While given an Indian name, it was used equally by both Indians and settlers and has served in conflicts since the founding of the country.


The handles are long enough for a two-handed grip and both handles held up well to heavy use. It would be nice if they had a method of indexing the location of the head during use.
The American battle axe, or tomahawk, has drawn a lot of attention recently. Most of us are familiar with the stories of the Vietnam Tomahawk designed by Peter LaGana. For such an ancient weapon, I am surprised that it would seem as if every cutlery company is offering a model. After receiving two examples of the modern tomahawk for review, I thought it was time to see if the tomahawk is a novelty or if it would have a place in the kit of the American civilian, law enforcement professional, or soldier of the 21st century.