When it comes to knife defenses Bret Gordon showcases stuff
that one shouldn’t do. Gordon claims to have many answers and he trains with real knives too. His community so feel so lucky to have a highly trained individual in their midst.
If he only actually knew what he was talking about. According to Gordon he has vast experience, just ask him. He cant prove any of his training and claims but just take him at his word.
"Edged Weapon Survival Training - A real knife
attack happens in seconds. It’s violent, unpredictable, and leaves no room for
hesitation. You can’t safely recreate every element of that danger in the dojo,
but you can train for the realities you’re most likely to face.
Our approach blends multiple methods to cover as much
ground as possible:
Live blades for single committed attacks – These sessions
teach respect for the weapon, strip away hesitation, and sharpen precise
defensive technique under the pressure of knowing the blade is real. The first
time you see shining metal shouldn't be when someone wants to hurt you.
Training knives
for rapid flurries – Fast, chaotic, and unpredictable combinations that build
reflexes, adaptability, and control when every second counts.
This training is built around stress inoculation,
gradually exposing students to higher levels of pressure and unpredictability
so they can stay calm, think clearly, and act decisively under threat. While no
knife defense is ever “safe,” this method develops the mindset and reflexes
needed to give you the best possible chance of surviving a real attack.
Disclaimer: All training is conducted under strict
supervision with safety protocols in place. Do not attempt to replicate this
training without professional instruction and controlled conditions."
- Bret Gordon
Don't proclaim to teach something if you can't back it up.
My first issue is Gordon cant defend himself on the mats
against a judoka, I am sure he is even less skilled in trying to fight off someone
wielding a knife….. but he is going to teach you how to defend against a knife.
Total snake oil salesman.
(Tell ya what Bret, let me get a training knife and see you put these mad knife defense skills your fat ass claims to have to the test. Let me guess you're too much of a chicken shit to do that too.)
Yes, one might have a chance if 1.) You're in a controlled or semi controlled environment to defend against the knife; 2.) If you actually see
the knife. 3.) If you know where the attacker is going to stab or slash them before hand and 4.) if you know the angle the knife is coming from and 5.) Knew when the attacker is going to attack.... Thats a lot of...IFs.
Gordon would know all of this if he actually trained in a specialized area like knfe defense. He has nothing but fraudulent claims and fake information to sell you.
The main problem with Gordon's little knife defense theory is…..No one ever
sees the knife! I'd say that is a big fuckin gapping hole in his expertise.
People only see the knife in movies....
The following information is backed up by statistics from
real knife attacks and how they actually are committed.
Statistics have shown that knife defenses are unlikely to be
successful, primarily because most knife attacks are sudden, close-range
ambushes where the victim is totally unaware of the weapon until it's too late.
Research indicates that a large percentage of victims don't
even see the knife until after the attack has begun. The majority of victims
don’t even realize they have been stabbed until the attacker has walked away,
even those who witnessed a knife attack say they never saw a knife. Victims have maintained they felt someone punch them and only realized after seeing their own blood that they were stabbed.
Many knife attacks are ambushes, initiated from close range
before the victim even realizes a weapon is involved. This significantly
reduces reaction time and makes it extremely difficult to implement any
defensive technique, even if well-trained.
A US study in Forensic Science International suggests that
knife attacks can occur between 0.61 and 1.07 seconds. This rapid speed implies
that if an attacker is already within striking distance, an adequate defense,
regardless of training, may be unlikely. According to ScienceDirect.com,
highlights confirm that close quarters knife attacks can occur faster than
typical response time. Even untrained attackers can execute these attacks at
consistent and fast speeds.
Knife attacks are frequently sudden and unexpected, with the
attacker often concealing the knife until the last moment. Attacks often occur at very close range,
leaving the victim with little time to react or defend. The attacker may keep the knife hidden until
the point of attack, making it difficult for the victim to anticipate or prepare
for the assault.
Attackers often use their free hand to grab or latch onto
the victim, further reducing the victim's ability to defend. The speed and
proximity of the attack leave little time to react or implement any defensive
techniques. Being attacked with a knife can be incredibly frightening and
disorienting, further hindering the victim's ability to respond effectively.
Statistics that show that knife defenses often fail because
victims don't see the knife is supported by the nature of such attacks,
emphasizing the crucial roles of surprise, speed, and proximity in these
dangerous encounters.
Consider the source the information is coming from……Gordon
is anything but a reliable source. All his claims have been debunked and he
hasn’t actually earned a rank past a junior black belt, a rank given to kids
under the age of 12.
Teaching knife defense is a specialized area of training that requires specific expertise and a deep understanding of several critical factors. Gordon can’t prove any formal training or even law
enforcement or military tactical training beyond that of a night time ware
house security guard.
Knives can inflict severe or fatal injuries with just a
single strike, and attackers can deliver multiple stabs or slashes in a short
amount of time. The movements of an attacker can be unpredictable, making it
harder to anticipate and defend against.
A relatively skilled knife attacker may be aware of common
knife defense techniques and can exploit the vulnerabilities in those
techniques. Real attacks, by people who are familiar with a knife’s properties
and true potential, are a blur of short, noncommitted stabs and cuts that are
practically impossible to stop.
An attacker, with any idea of what he or she is doing, will
overwhelm you with a hail of cuts that will start at the nearest body part and
end in a vital target. Within a second you may lose your fingers, have severed
tendons of your arms, and be finished with a stab to your eye, or throat, or
trunk.
Training with real knives (live blades) for self-defense or
martial arts is inherently dangerous and carries significant risks of serious
injuries. Accidents during training can result in
cuts, punctures, amputations, and even fatalities.
You gonna trust nationwide statistics and research on
the reality of knife attacks or put your life in the hands of the delusional movie fantasy of a night time ware house security guard, Japanophile, Steven Seagal
wannabe and anime nutrider, civil war enactor whose martial arts claims and ranks have all been totally
debunked. These statistics dont apply to Bret Gordon though as he obviously has the ability to change reality, bend the laws of physics and time and space by using just his imagination. The imagination of a sixth grader.
What Gordon spouts in his knife defense diatribe is delusional, moronic and irresponsible.
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