Simple Survival: Knife Defence
  • Simple Techniques, tactics and strategies for surviving against a knife when you are unarmed.
  • Practical ways to train with progressive resistance
  • Never get stuck with the unique, Loop-Based training method

Who is this PERFECT for?

  • ANYONE who wants to learn knife defence, in a simple, step by step way.

  • Filipino Martial Artists who want a method to test and train Knife Defence techniques in full scenario context.

  • Martial Arts Instructors who want to add Knife Defence in to their classes.

What's in the course?

Everything needed to train simple knife defence

In a progressive way

Against active resistance

Without any complicated moves

  • Short demonstration videos (straight to the point)

  • Explanation and key context (get the details that matter)

  • Loop-Based Training to connect two or more techniques... (together, these build a Flow Chart)

  • The full "Flow Chart" PDF to view or download (a valuable quick reference)

  • Progressive ways to combine all technique categories (don't get stuck and FREEZE)

  • Address what happens BEFORE the physical part (often ignored...)

  • Keep the goal of "escape or resolution" as the goal! (this is NOT for sporting application)

Reviews

What do people say about this course?

5 star rating

Knife defence crash course

Daniel Persson

Excellent quick course on some basic strategies for dealing with knife attacks. This is obviously an extremely complex and difficult issue, but Harry does a ...

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Excellent quick course on some basic strategies for dealing with knife attacks. This is obviously an extremely complex and difficult issue, but Harry does a great job at breaking it down into manageable steps and exercises that one can train with a partner. Highly recommended!

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5 star rating

Great material! Great presentation!

Wes Neill

The material is straightforward, useful and realistic. I love the analytical way in which the course is presented. The novel approach used to present the cou...

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The material is straightforward, useful and realistic. I love the analytical way in which the course is presented. The novel approach used to present the course content was useful in causing me to think about fighting/self protection more systematically but yet still keeping it free flowing. I highly recommend this course!

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5 star rating

Simple Does NOT Mean Ineffective

Yang Kwok

I was honoured to be Harry’s training partner in this course and being able to train it live gave me a deep understanding of the material quickly. I like ...

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I was honoured to be Harry’s training partner in this course and being able to train it live gave me a deep understanding of the material quickly. I like the “simplicity” of the techniques and concepts that is taught in this course. Don’t get me wrong, “simple” does not mean ineffective and once you get an opportunity to train this course with a partner, you can feel the effectiveness of the techniques, even when pressure tested. I also like that Harry is not trying to sell you miracle techniques. He cuts to the chase (pun intended) and explains that the chances of surviving a knife attack are slim but having a framework for survival might just give you an edge (pun intended). If you ask me, I would rather have that extra chance (no matter how small) of survival. Go train!

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Course Contents
An overview of how the course works; view or download the full Flow Chart

See the full picture before zooming in to the details.
WHEN to run away / escape

How to evade and strike with your longest reach tools...

...To make enough space and momentum to escape.
Learn emergency blocking, and two simple methods of 'turning the tide' of pressure.

Create loops between mid range and long range.
Learn how to temporarily slow down the attacker's weapon arm.

Add counter-strikes to stun, finish or create space.

Create Loops including Single Isolation.
60-Minute Unarmed Self Defence Seminar

Super-Charge those knife defence skills by applying these unarmed self defence techniques at Long Range, and Extreme Close Range.

Taught by my instructor, Guro Matt Teasdale
When MORE control of the weapon arm is needed, we go to 2 on 1 grappling positions.

Learn options to fight back from this situation.

Create loops with the loss and re-establishing of isolation control.

Loop back through the ranges to achieve the defender's goal of Escape / Resolve.
What happens before the physical part starts?

What options are there to resolve the conflict?

We address: compliance, pre emptive striking, attacker starts the physical, and attacker draws their weapon.

Connect all options to the 'Fight' sections via Loops.
Re-cap the whole Flow Chart.

View a brief discussion on the challenges of unarmed vs knife, attribute development, and training it with appropriate resistance.
Further use of the Loop-Based training method (to build "Flow" in a methodical way)

4 Bonus videos answering some of the "But what if they..." questions, including methods to survive a 'grab n stab' situation.

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Get Instant Access and Learn on Any Device

Stream on any phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

The Bonus PDF can be:
- viewed online
- downloaded
- or printed for adding your own notes

How It Works

  • Short Videos

    Bite-sized and straight to the point. Easy to: watch, understand, train, improve, repeat.

  • Stream on Any Device

    Access the drills on any phone, tablet or laptop, at any time.

  • Loop-Based Training

    Functional training method using loops between related techniques - as specific or broad as you need.

  • Address All Stages

    Include the verbal part of confrontation, non-violent resolution options, and having physical action as the backup plan.

  • FREE Bonus Content

    Bonus PDF downloads and video content (including dealing with grab n stab)

  • NEW FREE BONUS 60-MINUTE COURSE

    Unarmed Self Defence at LONG and EXTREMELY CLOSE range

    Taught by my coach, Guro Matt Teasdale

Meet Your Instructor
  • Multiple Black Belts
  • Award Winning Filipino Martial Arts coach
  • Dad of two young whirlwinds
  • Nerd (but with some social skills...)
  • Loves Filipino Martial Arts and wants to share it with more people!
All about the Loop Method

A powerful way to train each micro-element of any scenario efficiently, AND be able to link it to what logically comes before, and afterwards.

✅ Each circle contains a technique

✅ Each arrow is a connection to another technique

✅ A Loop is a cycle between two or more techniques (or reach a resolution)

✅ You can insert ANY technique and test it in a Loop!

This course presents what I believe to be the simplest versions of effective techniques, including one which has saved my life.

My hope is that you never have to face a knife, but that if you do, you have the best (or maybe "least worst") chances available to you.

BUT: Even with all the training in the world, it can still go wrong.

Take care, train hard, stay safe, and live well.

What do people say about Fight Dad Courses?

5 star rating

Excellent drills

Stefan Johnson

I’d highly recommend Harry’s work. He’s an excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable as well as very articulate in his teaching. The content is delivered bri...

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I’d highly recommend Harry’s work. He’s an excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable as well as very articulate in his teaching. The content is delivered brilliantly and at a very high level of quality. This course is short but detailed and very well thought out. Ideal for beginners as well as more intermediate practitioners wanting to sharpen their skills and refresh their understanding of the basics.

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5 star rating

Full of Value!

Jason Cruz

Harry’s course is full of value! Not only does he explain each step and terminology in a simple manner, he breaks down each module in a way that one could ...

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Harry’s course is full of value! Not only does he explain each step and terminology in a simple manner, he breaks down each module in a way that one could easily visualize and follow how a technique is properly done. If this is how much information his free course can give, what more could his paid course provide. Looking forward to learning from your full course!

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5 star rating

Double Success for a Double Stick Course

JAIME NIETO

I love FightDad courses. For many reasons. First, because I think Harry and I have a very similar mindset. In essence, the main thing is to enjoy martial ar...

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I love FightDad courses. For many reasons. First, because I think Harry and I have a very similar mindset. In essence, the main thing is to enjoy martial arts, training, progressing, making good friends ... no ranks, politics nor associations. Second, Harry knows what he’s doing. Harry has a great teaching ability and he is a great martial artist. I bought his other courses and it helped me to clarify lot of concepts and techniques in a clear and easy way. But this one about double stick is even better. I’m not very good with weapons yet. At least, as good as I would like. But this course is an excellent tool for improving. It’s a good investment for any serious martial artist. Thank you very much Harry for your job. Please, go ahead with it.

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5 star rating

New challenge

Jan Ove Liseth

I did the original concept back in January, and can't wait to get going again with this course. Great programe, easy to use, easy to edit so it fits into YO...

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I did the original concept back in January, and can't wait to get going again with this course. Great programe, easy to use, easy to edit so it fits into YOUR life, YOUR schedule and YOUR goal.

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5 star rating

Highly recommend

Sara Eskandarian

This course will save many Kali nerds out there. Harry keeps it simple, fun and educational. Definitely the best buy in a long time, Highly recommend 👍🏼

This course will save many Kali nerds out there. Harry keeps it simple, fun and educational. Definitely the best buy in a long time, Highly recommend 👍🏼

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5 star rating

Awesome - quick, simple and motivating

Thomas Ueland Torp

I joined this course in the original "beta" version, Challenge January, and it was a great start of the year and restart after months of too little activity ...

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I joined this course in the original "beta" version, Challenge January, and it was a great start of the year and restart after months of too little activity due to covid-shutdowns. It was pretty perfect - the course is structured so that you can both feel and measure your progress, yet it's short and sweet enough that it's not a chore to do the daily exercises. Coupled with a neat set of mental exercises, it's perfect for someone who needs to set themselves a little challenge to get started getting fit - or to restart themselves after a period of inactivity.

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"But what if I don't think it's worth it?"

Well, this course is backed by the

"Fight-Dad-Flippin-Fantastic-30-Day-Feel-The-Value-Or-Your-Money-Back-Guarantee"

Which is a

30 Day 100% Money Back (or Swap) Guarantee

All feedback I've had on all Fight Dad courses is 5-Star, and I've never had a refund. Although that might change in the future, I'm confident to offer this guarantee.

So if you don't think this course is worth the investment, let me know within 30 Days and I'll swap it for a different course (of the equivalent value) or refund all your money. Simples.


(Add To Cart - £49)

Course curriculum

    1. Read This!

    2. Introduction

    3. Full Flow Chart (View)

    4. Full Flow Chart (Download)

    1. Range (Running Limit)

    2. Long Range 1

    3. Long Range 2

    4. Long Range 3

    5. Flow Chart: Long Range

    1. Mid Range 1

    2. Mid -> Long Range 1

    3. Mid -> Long 2

    4. Mid - Long 3

    5. Flow Chart: Mid Range

    1. Single Isolation 1

    2. Single Isolation 2

    3. Flow Chart: Single Isolation

    4. Single Isolation -> Long Range Loop

    1. Double Isolation 1

    2. Double Isolation 2

    3. Double Isolation 3

    4. Flow Chart: Double Isolation

    5. Isolation Loss / Re-Establish Loops

    1. Flow Chart: Overview of The Chaos

About this course

  • £49.00
  • 51 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content


(Add To Cart - £49)