Paladin Press - Michael Janich's Knife Fighting: A Practical Course

Knife Fighting

A Practical Course

by Michael D Janich

SKU KFP

Softcover
978-0-87364-740-3
108 pages, 8.5" x 11"
photos

DESCRIPTION

Michael Janich has trained SF vets, police and street fighters in the techniques of knife fighting for years. Now this highly successful, comprehensive instruction is available to the average soldier, martial artist or defense-minded citizen who is interested in developing the practical skills required for today's combative streets.

AUTHOR BIO

Michael D. Janich is one of the foremost modern authorities on handgun point shooting and one of the few contemporary instructors to have personally trained with the late close-combat legend Col. Rex Applegate. In addition to making his own martial arts equipment, noted martial arts author and instructor Michael Janich has designed and engineered everything from blowguns to knives, including the highly acclaimed Masters of Defense Tempest folding knife.


CHAPTER LIST

BOOK CHAPTER LIST 
1) Some Thoughts on Knife Fighting 
2) Grip 
3) Stance 
4) Footwork and Mobility 
5) Zones of Attack and Defense 
6) Basic Cuts and Thrusts 
7) Defensive Responses 
8) Defensive Strategies, Counters, and the Safety Check 
9) Targets 
10) Example Techniques 
11) Counter-Defenses 
12) Training Drills and Apparatuses 
13) Applied Knife and the Real World

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Paladin Press - Michael Janich's Making It Stick

Crash Course Volume 6: Making It Stick

How to Throw Edged and Improvised Weapons for Sport and Self-Defense

with Michael D. Janich

SKU MSDVD-P

805966 046433
60 minutes

DESCRIPTION

If you've ever wanted to learn how to throw a knife, axe or tomahawk, here's your chance. With the help of ultra-slow-motion photography and computer animation, knife expert Michael D. Janich teaches you the secrets of weapon balance, spin and throwing distance and shows you how to apply them to accurately throw and consistently stick knives, tomahawks, axes and a variety of other purpose-designed throwing weapons. Janich demonstrates both blade and handle throwing methods and shows you the intricacies of half-spin, full-spin, one-and-a-half, and double-spin throws. He then teaches you how to apply these same principles to common, everyday objects to turn scissors, screwdrivers, chisels, tire irons and even ballpoint pens into potent improvised throwing weapons. This is the most complete instructional video on weapon throwing ever produced and the only video to realistically address the use of throwing weapons in self-defense situations. For academic study only.

AUTHOR BIO

Michael D. Janich is one of the foremost modern authorities on handgun point shooting and one of the few contemporary instructors to have personally trained with the late close-combat legend Col. Rex Applegate. In addition to making his own martial arts equipment, noted martial arts author and instructor Michael Janich has designed and engineered everything from blowguns to knives, including the highly acclaimed Masters of Defense Tempest folding knife.


CHAPTER LIST

DVD CHAPTER LIST 
1) Spin, Balance and Safety 
2) Over, Under and Backhand 
3) Exotic Throwing Weapons 
4) Improvised Throwing Weapons 
5) Selecting a Proper Throwing Knife

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Index of Paladin Press site archived pages:

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Paladin Press - Michael Janich's Mastering the Balisong Knife

Mastering the Balisong Knife

Revised and Updated

with Michael D. Janich

SKU MAST2DVD-P

805966 038636
115 minutes

DESCRIPTION

Completely revised and updated using state-of-the-art digital equipment, multiple camera angles and crystal-clear slow-motion, this groundbreaking video production featuring balisong master Michael D. Janich will teach you an impressive array of balisong techniques, ranging from the simplest of openings to the actual deployment of the butterfly knife in combat. Whether you are a simple hobbyist or an experienced knife fighter, this video will open your eyes to what the balisong knife can do for you.

AUTHOR BIO

Michael D. Janich is one of the foremost modern authorities on handgun point shooting and one of the few contemporary instructors to have personally trained with the late close-combat legend Col. Rex Applegate. In addition to making his own martial arts equipment, noted martial arts author and instructor Michael Janich has designed and engineered everything from blowguns to knives, including the highly acclaimed Masters of Defense Tempest folding knife.


CHAPTER LIST

DVD CHAPTER LIST 
1) Basic Opening Techniques 
2) Basic Reverse Grip Techniques 
3) Intermediate Techniques 
4) Aerial Openings 
5) Grip Changes 
6) Additional Tips and Tricks 
7) The Balisong in Combat

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Index of Paladin Press site archived pages:

• Paladin Press (1970-2017) - The end of an era :(

Stickgrappler's Note: I am guessing the Paladin site will be shut down at the end of the year and I'm archiving select Paladin Press pages to my blog to preserve an essential part of martial arts from 1970-2017. Archiving some of my favorite Paladin titles.

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Paladin Press - Michael Janich's Advanced Fighting Folders

Advanced Fighting Folders

State-of-the-Art Training and Tactics for the Defensive Use of Tactical Folding Knives

with Michael D. Janich

SKU AFFDVD-P

805966 039237
150 minutes

DESCRIPTION

World-renowned knife expert Michael D. Janich takes his no-nonsense, get-home-alive folding knife tactics to the next level in this explosive video production from Paladin Press. Building on the foundation of technique established with his best-selling Fighting Folders, Janich continues your education through step-by-step instruction in knife fighting footwork, live-hand tactics, high-speed disarms and advanced reflex training drills. He then shows you how to integrate these elements into a state-of-the-art training program that realistically simulates virtually every conceivable street attack. Finally, Janich teaches you how to turn theory into application, revealing the secrets of combat knife draws, tactical folder defenses from disadvantaged positions, and the tactics of "Speed Stops" – lightning-fast defenses that immediately disable an attacker upon contact. Hone your defensive skills as sharp as your blade with this ultimate guide to the tactical folding knife.

AUTHOR BIO

Michael D. Janich is one of the foremost modern authorities on handgun point shooting and one of the few contemporary instructors to have personally trained with the late close-combat legend Col. Rex Applegate. In addition to making his own martial arts equipment, noted martial arts author and instructor Michael Janich has designed and engineered everything from blowguns to knives, including the highly acclaimed Masters of Defense Tempest folding knife.


CHAPTER LIST

DVD CHAPTER LIST 
1) Footwork 
- Step-and-Slide 
- Pendulum 
- Female Triangle 
- Male Triangle 
- Footwork Review 
2) Crossada Drill 
- 4 Count Drill 
- 6 Count Drill 
- Crossada Drill Review 
3) Advanced Flow Drills 
- Six Count Variation 1-4 
- Sumbrada Variation 1-3 
- Punyo Sumbrada 
- Separating Live Hand and Knife 
- Crossada Drill – Live Hand Only 
- Six Count Drill – Live Hand Only 
- Sumbrada Drill – Live Hand Only 
- Crossada Drill – Knife Only 
- Six Count and Sumbrada – Knife Only 
- Separating Live Hand and Knife Review 
- Dissecting the Drills 
- Don't Get Lost in the Drill 
- Footwork and Distance Appreciation 
4) Knife-to-Knife Disarms 
- Speed Strips – Angle 1-5 
- Knife-to-Knife Disarms Review 
5) Stopping Power 
- Defanging the Snake 
- Cutting Demonstration 
6) Speed Stops 
- Angle 1-5: Pass, Follow, Meet, Crossada 
- Speed Stops Review 
- Integrating Speed Stops and Flow Drills 
7) Connecting the Dots 
- Speed Stops – Follow Up – Angle 1-5 
- Connecting the Dots Review 
8) Combat Draws and Openings 
- Pendulum Drill 
- Integration with Empty Hand Skills 
- Brush-Grab-Strike Drill 
- Hubud Drill 
9) Disadvantaged Positions 
- Choking Attack 
- Side Headlock 
- The Mount 
- Being "Behind the Curve"

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Index of Paladin Press site archived pages:

• Paladin Press (1970-2017) - The end of an era :(

Stickgrappler's Note: I am guessing the Paladin site will be shut down at the end of the year and I'm archiving select Paladin Press pages to my blog to preserve an essential part of martial arts from 1970-2017. Archiving some of my favorite Paladin titles.

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