Cold Steel Warrior’s Edge Vol.6 Training Drills and Sparring

As many of you are aware, I am not a fan of the oft-repeated adage, “If you engage in a knife fight, expect to be cut.” The reason for this is because if a highly experienced knife fighter is ever forced to put his training with a blade to the test, he will be maimed, scarred, handicapped, or perhaps murdered. This is why, over the last ten years, I have spent a significant amount of time sparring with my training partners in full contact to develop a knife fighting system that allows the properly trained fighter to defeat his opponent with minimum chance of getting cut or stabbed in the process. During this era of growth, I drew significantly on Western Fencing and Filipino Martial Arts, particularly Lameco Escrima, Japanese Ken Jitsu, and Western Boxing. I’ve even incorporated strategies and procedures that are completely unique to myself.

The end result of this endeavor is a knife combat approach that emphasizes long range methods over close range techniques, supported by footwork, rhythm, timing, speed, and superior tactics and strategy. Recognizing that many of my clients are unable to attend our seminars on this topic, I have reduced our basic course onto three DVDs, allowing you to study and exercise in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Furthermore, I promise that if you study them thoroughly and practice with a training partner, you will obtain the skill and ability necessary to provide you a significant edge if you are ever forced to defend your life or the life of a loved one with a combat knife.
Lynn C. Thompson is the President of Cold Steel, Inc.

Volume 6, Sparring and Training Drills