This dvd includes several self defense techniques against different kind of knives single or double blade. Certain close quarters combat techniques, such as methods of movement, firing stances, weapon positioning, and reflexive shooting, are useful for all combat in confined areas. Mcrp 302b supersedes fleet marine force manual fmfm 07, close combat, dated 9 july 1993. Tactical and combat knives fixed and folding blade hq. Secret intelligence service knife fighting scrapbook. Handtohand combat is governed by certain laws based on biomechanics of the human body and psychology. Close combat occurs when opposing military forces engage in restricted areas, an environment frequently encountered in urban warfare. They have an aversion to using a knife and no amount of instruction will make any difference. A combat knife is a fighting knife designed solely for military use and primarily intended for handtohand or close combat fighting since the end of trench warfare, most military combat knives have been secondarily designed for utility use clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc. Close combat without and with weapons as taught at soe sts 103 the curriculum presented here is the actual training syllabuses used at the special operations executive soe special training school 103 sts 103 or unofficially called camp x which was located between whitby and oshawa, ontario province, canada. In warfare, it usually consists of small units or teams engaging the enemy with personal weapons at very short range, up to 100 meters, from proximity handto. I have also made use of the precious tactical handbook written for the cc5 gjs mod by pzt clan members. In your next session point out that the fighting knife is ordinarily used in darkness or semidarkness but show also the proper method of attack in the open where an opponent can see you by demonstrating the attack from a crouch with the left hand forward and the knife held with the handle across the palm of the right, close to the body. Download knife combat version of spetsnaz gru selfdefense with.
The main mission of a spetsnaz fighter in a close combat is to destroy the enemy with any available means as quickly as possible despite their arms and superior number. It can take place between military units, policecorrections officers and criminals, and in other similar scenarios. Originally introduced in 1966, gerbers mark ii fixed blade knife isnt just one of the oldest tactical combat cutting tools still in production. Knife combat version of spetsnaz gru selfdefense with. Generally, knife fighting and knife defense is performed with fixed blade knives, typically with blades 57 inches 12. After fighters have approached a striking distance, the result of a.
There are three ranges in which close combat engagements can take place. Solving those problems with a knife or an empty hand offer a variety of approaches to these problems. This video shows fighting with the knife in close range. Some tactics and illustrations were taken from the famous close combat marines workbook. From its long daggerstyle 420hc with double serrations to its diecast aluminum handle, this is a pure tactical combat blade in every sense. The handtohand combat portion of this manual is divided into basic and. My own specialty training and personal combat passion in the use of the. Certain individuals will never make knife fighters. Click download or read online button to the close combat files of col rex applegate book pdf for free now.
I only teach you the very essence of knife combatives, knife methods, and selfdefensesurvival for the citizen, the cop and the soldier. This manual addresses close combat fundamentals, the linear infighting neuraloverride engagement line program, bayonet fighting and weapons opportunity. Dodges, disarming the knife using strikes, kicks, joint blocks, wrist locks, applications using your hands andor your body, including action for self defense and offensive actions for soldiers in knife combat. The basic peculiarity of a knife combat is that it is the combat of short duration. How to become good at knife fighting with pictures wikihow. And the study on the different wwii pistols and how their designs influenced the accuracy of the weapons. Knife combatives, knife self defense course force necessary. With the dirk and sgian, a book by christopher scott. Military small unit tactics traditionally regarded as forms of close combat include fighting with handheld or handthrown weapons such. Or the study they did on the effectiveness of the point and shoot method of. Download pdf the close combat files of col rex applegate.
Close combat without and with weapons as taught at soe. Many things in this guide come from my personal experience with the close combat series. Close quarter combatants, ive worked expand the concept of survival to extend not only to handtohand combat and firearms training, but also to open up combat applications to the realities of urban survival following any sort of a crisis, disaster, or societal collapse. Line iii addresses unarmed defense against a knife. Scientific fighting congress close quarter combat courses. Marine close combat fighting handbook united states marine corps foreword by jack hoban, subject matter expert, marine corps martial arts program skyhorse u.
The dynamics of a full spectrum combat environment demands that soldiers have the courage. Depicted, sure, but they could have done a lot more to set the scene in that regard. At the armed units of the russian armed forces for example and uk sas, today are the hp43 knives cherry, katran, wag1 and nr2 and others. Fleet marine force manual introduced the idea that close combat. Marine corps martial arts program mcmap public intelligence. The information about close quarter combat here represents my life work and the direction the last three, almost four decades have taken me. This publication is the basic reference for close quarter battle training in the army. Marines must understand both the lethal and nonlethal close combat techniques needed to handle the situation responsibly without escalating the violence unnecessarily. Wrestling, closequarter combat, ninjutsu, paladin press. As a result, it is likely to prove useful for any attorney serving veterans and their families. The close combat files of col rex applegate download the close combat files of col rex applegate ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. The selfdefense system or martial arts that youve studied for months or years have real life applications, but only if you think outside the mindset of a civilian. A beginners guide to close combat knife fighting delavier, tim on. The combat knife the only kind of knives, focus on the use of antihuman.
Use bayonet scabbards or rubber knives during knife disarming training. Its design doesnt lend itself to stabbing wounds or puncture motions, so throwing it would an ineffective use of it as an offensive weapon. Or the study they did on the effectiveness of the point and shoot method of using a handgun versus the target practice style in combat situations. Knife fighting by major rex applegate integrated close. Persistent world damage is a classic element of the close combat series. At this site you will find the complete hand, stick, knife and gun outline of the entire close quarter combat group course. You can find these sources in the bibliography section. Close quarter combat cqc situations pose several problems. The fairbairn manual of knife fighting higher intellect. The author thoughtfully describes the personal histories of many combat veterans, conveying the realities of fear, heightened awareness, and bodily reactions that can and do occur in battle. Marine corps reference publication mcrp 302b, close combat, provides the tactics, techniques, and procedures of marine corps close combat.
Combat knife throwing a new approach to knife throwing and knife fighting conventional wisdom among knifefighting experts has it that knife throw ing is a pursuit best left to circus performers, hillbilly theme parks, and hobby ists and that it is useless for combat or other survival purposes. This curriculum is designed to assist in developing knife strategies and thinking patterns that will help in confronting a cqc situation. Esquay was completely shelled out before the allies get boots on the ground. Close range fighting can be forced on you or by you and one should be able to fight in any range anyway. See more ideas about hand to hand combat, combat, books. A karambit shown below is an indonesian knife used primarily for slashing and lacerating. All positions and movements described in this manual are for righthanded. This manual addresses fundamentals of close combat, the linear in fighting neuraloverride. For both folding and fixed blades, shop below to find the best tactical knife for you.