I come from a background of firearm-based self defense, but this was a great intro into the world of fighting with knives. I always knew that knives were no joke but this gave me another level of respect for the art!
A lot of gun guys don't take the threat of edged weapons seriously enough. Even if you don't want to carry or learn how to fight with a knife, you need to know how to survive long enough in order to get to your gun. We refer to this as earning your draw in MBC. I'm glad you found the video helpful! If you have any questions regarding MBC, myself or any of the other instructors would be happy to answer them! A side note is that Mike trained under Col. Rex Applegate in point shooting. Just an additional point of interest for you. Stay safe!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Another video that you may enjoy is my interview with Mike about Wharncliffe knives: it was a fascinating interview: ua-cam.com/video/hnPhVIFZTb0/v-deo.html
I'm enjoy your videos. I always pick up solid information. For example, your interview with Mike Janich lasted 30 minutes with incisive questions and answers. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing sir Mike and James. How I wish other FMA practitioners...especially instructors should know this and teach specific skills for specific learners.
My pleasure! Being able to effectively engage with your students and pass along essential skills is essential for any instructor. Mike has an amazing ability to do that, and has done is best to instill that in his instructors and even his system itself. Thank-you for supporting the channel!
Hello Michael! Your system makes sense. Why? Because the theory or philosophy you are implementing makes a lot of sense. First of all in most situations the victim has to use what he or she has available. Not everyone owns a firearm and a firearm has laws that constitute the use. Just like firearms knives also have laws that prohibit the types of knives we can carry on a daily basis.
These are significant factors that many people don't take into consideration. A knife can make for a very effective defensive tool, but it must be deployed in an effective and justifiable method.
Awesome job Mike and James! Too often, the discussion of the court battle after the physical battle is passed over by instructors. Even if you're cleared criminally, you'll most likely have the civil end to deal with. Many instructors don't have the experience, credentials, back up documentation or the ability to be an expert witness on your behalf. I'm truly lucky to have found them on both the firearms and the knife end of fighting. The optics do matter, especially when a jury has absolutely no idea about fighting with any weapon and the hard facts that force science plays its roll. On another note, one of my many favorite things about MBC is, you're taught the master technique up front instead of going through the entire system. Mike throws you the keys and says you're drivin'. I love it and can't wait for Blade Camp 2021!
Mike has some very sound concepts in his Martial Blades Concepts training system. Much respect to Sergeant Mike , his is a Gem to us knife enthusiasts. Modern knowledge from the ancient ways is truly the only way nowadays.
I have followed and read up on Mr. Janich for a while now and met him recently. He is a professional, brilliant and awesome guy. It was an honor to speak with him and learn from him. If you have the chance, attend his seminars. Martial Blade Concepts. Learn knife technique from the best! ⚔️
I have actually taken that opportunity. I'm one of his instructors. I started training with Mike when I was 16. I'm one of the regulars at the annual Martial Blade Camp.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Very cool! That’s great you started at such an early age! I met a few of his instructors this weekend in Rapid City, SD. I was very impressed. I am a bladesmith and am hoping to learn more blade technique to further my knife knowledge. I was given the opportunity to forge neck knives for the event that were given in “swag” bags. I will definitely be going to more seminars, hope to meet up with you sometime.⚔️
Excellent. My friend Thayne was at that seminar with you. Try getting into the Blade Camp if you can. There are a number of individuals who usually attend. Steve Rollert, Mickey Yurco, Kerambit Maker, and myself are regulars. We often have others like Fred Perrin show up as well. If you really want to level up your skills and head home with more than you can ever remover about knives, that's where you want to go.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Great, thanks for the info. I have a feeling we will meet in the future. I am definitely hooked and will continue to attend! Have a great night and stay sharp man!⚔️
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have another interview with Mike about wharncliffe knives. Another interview you might like is my discussion with Allen Elishewitz.
helpful. thanks. Started paying attention to this man probably 15 years ago when he was working with Rob Pincus. Glad to see he's still considered an authority on the knife and fighting with it.
Mike is still going strong in the combatives community, and MBC is continues to grow. He has good material and is an excellent teacher, a combination that is hard to beat.
His talk about the legal aspect is 100% true. So many people talk about how such and such martial art will get you killed in the street, which is mostly bullshit. However, I know of at least two instances where guys trained in the Filipino martial arts blade work, with no instruction regarding the legal use of force, wound up catching murder charges and doing a decade in prison after fatally stabbing a person when it was completely legally inappropriate to do so.
Its always important to keep context in mind like Mike says. The ordeal isn't over after the attack. You have to demonstrate very clearly that you were not the aggressor, and that your actions were justified. Anything less will result in a very poor outcome for you.
Ya, but restricting yourself to a single ‘disarming’ technique against a small and highly dynamic target (wrist/inner forearm), seems like some real potential folly. By the time you have assessed that you do or do not need fuether strikes, it may well be too late, and you have suffered some significant injury in the interim.
I study HEMA as well. I train in the Fiore style of longsword and have looking more at Vadi, as well as the Germanic and English styles. Thanks for supporting the channel!
I'd give anything to have a couple of hours of one on one training with Mike. It's hard to find a partner to train with where I live, which is a bummer.
So there are a couple options for you. Mike does in fact do one on one classes. There are also numerous MBC seminars across the country, culminating in the annual Martial Blade Camp. And if you e-mail me I might be able to connect you with a certified instructor in your area.
Well, this first part is pretty good. He’s talking very intelligently about using a blade with the proper integrity and then the physical skill set. I’m pretty accurate and I wouldn’t have any argument with anything he said.
i wish i could have an epic 80's mustache like Mike in his younger days. dude looked like the most fire fighting-est, COP's- on -t.v./FBI badass you could make up!
I’ve been kidnapped, tortured, raped and held hostage over a several day period. everyone’s worst nightmare has happened to me. And tha problems from it all are ongoing. All stemmed from my ex and meeting that person. I don’t go out and look for trouble, I’m not that person. all I promote is love and well-being. But I’ve learned that’s not always what life is. And I was never prepared for what happened.. But this video is giving me tha courage to do what I need to do to protect myself with whatever restrictions I may have. Thank you more than u know!! Seriously… thank u..
I'm glad this video has been so positive for you! If you need help locating an MBC instructor to further your defensive studies, feel free to reach out. Stay safe!
19:40 I disagree. I've seen 4 people get their throat cut and all but one dropped within 5 seconds the other took maybe 10 seconds because he had pressure on the artery. I've never seen or heard of anyone getting that cut and stying in the fight for over a minute. Good video over all though. The most effective way of most combat is usually not legal or looked at badly.
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. A large foundational basis for the MBC system has been the analysis of various knife attacks and collaboration with the medical community in order to validate its targeting system. The turning point in the evolution of MBC hit a turning point when Mike was brought in as an expert witness for a knife attack where a man had been stabbed dozens of times, many of which were lethal, in a fight that lasted minutes. While there are some who go down immediately like you mentioned, we have numerous videos showing instances where people did not go down immediately or even survived. I won't post them here since I'm trying to stay on UA-cam's good side, but I would say request the book "Contemporary Knife Targeting" from your local library. It goes through numerous case studies, medical analysis, coroner reports, etc. The information is there for you to review, interpret, and draw your own conclusions from.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel No, I agree with that. I have also seen people get stabbed 20 times or more both in the prison system and as a cop. Some died some didn't. Some kept fighting. I've just never seen someone get their throat cut (arteries severed) and stay in the fight more than a few seconds. Thanks for the response.
You can look at the Distance Learning Program, which is a series of instructional videos that Mike has released for MBC. There are also a number of DVD's that you can purchase and work through. Check out the link to the MBC website for more info on those. I would strongly recommend reaching out to an instructor if there is one in your area. The digital resources are not a substitute for hands on instruction.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thanks very much for the reply. I appreciate it. Will check out what you have referenced. Would definitely seek out in class instruction. Unfortunately, not too feasible until the Covid situation alleviates.
Absolutely! Check out his website in the description. You will be able to find the seminars that he is teaching around the country. If you aren't able to make it to one of those, check out the instructor locator and see if there is someone near you that can teach you his system.
The distance learning program is a very useful tool that can assist you in developing the fundamental knowledge and theory of MBC, and there are videos addressing solo training. However it is of greater benefit if you can find a training partner, and I highly recommend attending a seminar or locating an instructor nearby to assist you.
@@alvinleong173 You can develop a basic grasp of FMA in a matter of hours... with coaching. If broken down into components, a lot of FMA styles are really not that complex. But the big issue is still how you need live, interactive feedback in training. With other people. No remote solo course, no matter how well presented (and since this is from Mr. Janich, I assume it is high quality), can ever effectively replace that. But it can still be a very good bonus, if you also seek out a live instructor.
MY COMMENTARY ON JANICH'S KNIFE FIGHTING SYSTEM: If you watch and listen to Janich's teachings until the end, you'll gain a logical understanding of the strictly defensive aspects of Kali and Escrima. This knowledge is crucial because it can help you avoid legal troubles. It's essential to recognize that these Philippine martial arts have historical roots in extreme warfare, where Filipinos were fighting to repel Spanish colonizers with a level of efficiency that developed over time. This efficiency was, and to some extent still is, as effective a system for causing harm as is progressively possible. On the contrary, Janich's system is designed for modern American self-defense and is crafted to withstand the scrutiny of our judicial system. This is vital because you want to make sure you don't end up in jail for going beyond the boundaries of self-defense. The courts will closely examine your every action. For example, consider the case of a Japanese-American from my church who shot a man with a knife in the neck and shoulder. What landed him a twenty-year sentence in Monroe Penitentiary was when he fired three more shots when the man was running away and no longer posed a threat. In conclusion, Janich's system incorporates techniques from Kali, Escrima, and other knife-fighting methods to help you stop the threat while minimizing the risk of legal consequences. This is precisely what I want to learn and practice, to the best of my ability given my age and physical limitations, at (41) days till my (80th) birthday. Should the threat not be stopped, there's a chance that the perpetrator may indeed suffer severe injuries, and in some cases, even death. However, it's crucial to understand that these outcomes result from defensive actions rather than offensive techniques aimed at causing the attacker's death. Respectfully, Kali/Kenpo Karl
With all due respect to Mr. Janich, as a court Marshal, I have heard of this method backfiring. Meaning, a person chooses a less lethal option and is then challenged that they never trully feared for their life, because they were comfortable taking the more precise and less sure option. Granted, the cases I am refering to did not deal with bladed weapons, but gun shots to non critical areas. Still, the issue has merit. If you trully fear for your life, you will not give a rip about jail or hitting limbs, and if you are targetting limbs, I doubt you are truly in fear of losing your life.
Self defense claims in court are never a sure like you point out. One of the things I'm looking at for future videos is actually talking with legal experts about knife laws, and maybe some collaborations with other channels explicitly dedicated to self defense. In your professional opinion is there someone you would recommend I talk to for such content?
I have lots of respect for Michael Janich. He is one of the few blade combatives instructors who pragmatically factors in the legalities of carrying a blade for self defense and how the legal system views people who use a knife for self defense....which isn't with a sympathetic eye usually. God knows the self defense community has its share of blowhards.... Michael Janich is the antithesis of a blowhard. He's a breath of fresh air on this subject. A serious and thoughtful individual.
Mike is great about looking at things from an analytical viewpoint. Everything he comes up with has logical reasoning behind it. I try to do much the same in my own work with knives and training, even if I'm not at Mike's level.
You are always accountable for any use of force, and any use of a knife is an application of deadly force. That particular artery is well protected by the bones of the arm and a perpendicular cut isn't likely to catch it, but it is possible. The key thing is if you are acting out of reasonable fear of death or severe bodily harm, then you have a legal defense. I recommend looking at Masaad Ayoob's material. He specializes in this information.
Mike has a bunch of really cool bits of knowledge. If you haven't seen it, I have another interview with him talking about the evolution of wharncliffe knives. Lots of cool stuff in that as well.
Hey Eric, thanks for watching! I just checked the channel e-mail and wasn't able to find your e-mail anywhere. If you resend it I will be keeping an eye out for it today.
Kali is used by Special forces around the world including the US navy seals and Philippines marine force recon and many more Kali martial arts is a complete system, through hundreds of years of constant tribal warfare and fighting foreign invaders kali is a true warriors martial arts from sticks, swords, tomahawk, and knives, and it’s empty hand system is also complete like: PANANTUKAN - or dirty boxing it’s very similar to western boxing but it use elbows head buts, traps and throws it is more devastating when using together with a knife, SIKARAN - it is very similar to Taekwando but it predates it by couple of hundred years it use kicks and knee strikes and and throws DUMOG - in layman’s teen is a combination of wrestling, jujitsu, and judo but it’s methodology is your opponent has a weapon in hand or a concealed weapon and there are other treats around meaning you’re fighting multiple opponents. KINAMUTAY - the nasty and devastating art of biting off the sensitive parts of your opponent like nose ear nipple etc.. and it also teach eye gauging, and crushing your opponent testicles.
Someone who has never actually had a tire iron swung at him His entire spill relies on someone just putting their arm out……like say what you might see in a soldier of fortune training photo shoot
And how would you know this? Do you know Mr. Janich? Also isn't someone putting their arm out to hit you a valid reason to react in defense? What are you advocating exactly? That you strike someone before they do anything to you? That's called assault and you go to jail. Sounds like you know next to nothing about this kind of thing.
Mike talking about cutting muscles and tendons is making me squeamish lol I understand that it's actually a mercy compared to peoples untrained reaction to just stab repeatedly but holy hell it sounds gross.
But at the same time the attacker can sue you for cutting them and making them handicapped. Laws are different state to state but when it comes down to it your buying your freedom cause otherwise your going to prison with the attacker
Civil lawsuits are a serious problem in self defense situations, which is further reason to make sure you are covered legally as much as possible. The best answer as always is to avoid the situation in the first place.
Mike is great and am extremely knowledgeable martial artis/ knife instructor but he’s wrong about carotid artery bleeding out , Fairbain is right you will bleed out in seconds even with a singular/ 1 side artery cut/stab. There is even videos of actual stabbing and within seconds most of the time person stabbed is down on ground and bleeding out within seconds .
So there is a bunch of things going on here. A lot of what was told to trainees during WW2 was actually a lie. The was was that if you needed to take an accountant and then drop him into France to help the resistance kill Nazis (for example) you only had a few weeks to train him. That's not a lot of time. So what they did was tell them things like "take a matchbox, hit a Kraut in the side of the head and it'll definitely knock him out." Same kind of thing for the thrust into the neck. Stick the enemy there, 5 seconds later its over. This was meant to instill confidence in someone who wasn't actually prepared going into a war zone. This was told directly to Mike by Col. Rex Applegate who knew, worked with, and collaborated with Fairbairn. Years later a guy named Christopher Grosz started researching actual stop power via exsanguination with the assistance of modern trauma surgeons and data from the FBI database collected from real life incidents. Unfortunately Grosz died before he could finish the book. Mike was the one who finished the final draft for him. If you can find a copy it is worth the read. We also have multiple surgeons who are practioners of MBC who have validated the physiological theory behind MBC. In some cases, yes, people go down very quickly in videos. But a lot of the time it takes a while. We have records of attacks with dozens of lethal injuries, but it took minutes for the guy to go down. So the question is should you train to the "best" case scenario, or account for worst case? On a side not I just released a video on the F-S dagger you might like. Thanks for commenting, I enjoy good discussions on the channel!
There are many facets of the MBC system. Due to the nature of this channel, this video is focused on the edged weapon portion of Mike's curriculum. You may find Mike's work on point shooting after studying with Col. Rex Applegate of interest for example. The empty handed aspect of the system Counter Blade Concepts (CBC) ties in directly to surviving an initial attack against an edged weapon and being able to get to your gun in an attack. If you attend good courses in close quarters shooting, they will stress the need for empty handed skills. I recommend reaching out to Spartan Tactical or Prime Force Combat for such training. It comes down to what are you able to carry and what are you going to carry, and what are you trained to use. A firearm is an excellent defensive tool. But it doesn't hurt to know how to use the knife in your pocket either.
The situation will always dictate your tactics. Although the firearm makes it easier, it's not always the answer. Not guaranteed, but a well rounded skill set and superior tactics will give you the best chance at surviving a violent confrontation.
In that case nothing is Guaranteed lol !bottom line is you do not knife fight you run this shit is fiction if someone attacks you with a knife and you cannot run then we can talk other than that it will never come up in my life and for hand to hand there is no question bjj is the answer !most Who subscribe to this type of content have never and will never come across that violent encounter that you’re speaking of lol
@@robirhodes7411 Sorry bbj is a sport totally useless in a real fight! I have over 50 years in the martial arts and been an instructor in 5 different schools, so I know what I'm talking about , all the bbj practioners who came to one of my classes all thought they were God's gift to the martial arts,,, and all of them got the Holy Sh-t beat out of them, BBJ DOES NOT WORK IN A STREET OR BAR FIGHT.
I come from a background of firearm-based self defense, but this was a great intro into the world of fighting with knives. I always knew that knives were no joke but this gave me another level of respect for the art!
A lot of gun guys don't take the threat of edged weapons seriously enough. Even if you don't want to carry or learn how to fight with a knife, you need to know how to survive long enough in order to get to your gun. We refer to this as earning your draw in MBC. I'm glad you found the video helpful! If you have any questions regarding MBC, myself or any of the other instructors would be happy to answer them! A side note is that Mike trained under Col. Rex Applegate in point shooting. Just an additional point of interest for you. Stay safe!
Fake gurus abound
You should also learn the art of jedi mind tricks
Wow! By far one of the most instructive and comprehensive videos that I have ever watched related to self defense. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! I also have another interview with Mike talking about the Wharncliffe knife design. I hope to see you around the channel again!
One of the best knife self defence videos I have ever seen, certainly the best in a long time. Thank you both!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Another video that you may enjoy is my interview with Mike about Wharncliffe knives: it was a fascinating interview: ua-cam.com/video/hnPhVIFZTb0/v-deo.html
Thanks!
I'm enjoy your videos. I always pick up solid information. For example, your interview with
Mike Janich lasted 30 minutes with incisive questions and answers. Thank you.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Keep an eye out for my interview with Allen Elishiwitz coming out soon!
Thank you for sharing sir Mike and James. How I wish other FMA practitioners...especially instructors should know this and teach specific skills for specific learners.
My pleasure! Being able to effectively engage with your students and pass along essential skills is essential for any instructor. Mike has an amazing ability to do that, and has done is best to instill that in his instructors and even his system itself. Thank-you for supporting the channel!
Mr. Jana I really enjoy listening to you You really make a lot of sense thank you for sharing your knowledge
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
Hello Michael! Your system makes sense. Why? Because the theory or philosophy you are implementing makes a lot of sense. First of all in most situations the victim has to use what he or she has available. Not everyone owns a firearm and a firearm has laws that constitute the use. Just like firearms knives also have laws that prohibit the types of knives we can carry on a daily basis.
These are significant factors that many people don't take into consideration. A knife can make for a very effective defensive tool, but it must be deployed in an effective and justifiable method.
Many thanks! And much love and respect to Master Janich! Great interview on a great man and a great system!
Really enjoyed this interview! Took some gold nuggets from it.
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent discussion
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome job Mike and James! Too often, the discussion of the court battle after the physical battle is passed over by instructors. Even if you're cleared criminally, you'll most likely have the civil end to deal with. Many instructors don't have the experience, credentials, back up documentation or the ability to be an expert witness on your behalf. I'm truly lucky to have found them on both the firearms and the knife end of fighting. The optics do matter, especially when a jury has absolutely no idea about fighting with any weapon and the hard facts that force science plays its roll.
On another note, one of my many favorite things about MBC is, you're taught the master technique up front instead of going through the entire system. Mike throws you the keys and says you're drivin'. I love it and can't wait for Blade Camp 2021!
It will be awesome to see you at Camp man! Thanks for supporting the channel as always!
Mike has some very sound concepts in his Martial Blades Concepts training system.
Much respect to Sergeant Mike , his is a Gem to us knife enthusiasts. Modern knowledge from the ancient ways is truly the only way nowadays.
I've been very fortunate in order to learn from Mike. He is an absolute treasure trove of edged knowledge.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Indeed.
One of the most interesting and informative videos I've seen in a long time...
Mike has a lot of information. I have another interview with him talking about the evolution of Wharncliffes if you haven't seen it yet.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel looks like I'm gonna be watching A LOT of your videos...
That was some great information that was put out. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
And the flow drills involve quite the cardio vascular pop.
Its surprising how much those simple drills can drain you, especially chained together for a long period of time.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel - Indeed. I don't see how congo line participants make it. What a work out that would be.
I still have my first S.O.F. mag. I was 12 as well.
I have followed and read up on Mr. Janich for a while now and met him recently. He is a professional, brilliant and awesome guy. It was an honor to speak with him and learn from him. If you have the chance, attend his seminars. Martial Blade Concepts. Learn knife technique from the best! ⚔️
I have actually taken that opportunity. I'm one of his instructors. I started training with Mike when I was 16. I'm one of the regulars at the annual Martial Blade Camp.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Very cool! That’s great you started at such an early age! I met a few of his instructors this weekend in Rapid City, SD. I was very impressed. I am a bladesmith and am hoping to learn more blade technique to further my knife knowledge. I was given the opportunity to forge neck knives for the event that were given in “swag” bags. I will definitely be going to more seminars, hope to meet up with you sometime.⚔️
Excellent. My friend Thayne was at that seminar with you. Try getting into the Blade Camp if you can. There are a number of individuals who usually attend. Steve Rollert, Mickey Yurco, Kerambit Maker, and myself are regulars. We often have others like Fred Perrin show up as well. If you really want to level up your skills and head home with more than you can ever remover about knives, that's where you want to go.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Great, thanks for the info. I have a feeling we will meet in the future. I am definitely hooked and will continue to attend! Have a great night and stay sharp man!⚔️
There is a LOT of knowledge here. Great video. No hype or flash.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have another interview with Mike about wharncliffe knives. Another interview you might like is my discussion with Allen Elishewitz.
Thank you gentlemen, I learned from this.
Glad you enjoyed the video! If you haven't seen it already, I have another interview with Mike about the evolution of the wharncliffe knife.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel I love that video too!
helpful. thanks. Started paying attention to this man probably 15 years ago when he was working with Rob Pincus. Glad to see he's still considered an authority on the knife and fighting with it.
Mike is still going strong in the combatives community, and MBC is continues to grow. He has good material and is an excellent teacher, a combination that is hard to beat.
This was incredibly important to me. Thank you for this video.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
His talk about the legal aspect is 100% true. So many people talk about how such and such martial art will get you killed in the street, which is mostly bullshit. However, I know of at least two instances where guys trained in the Filipino martial arts blade work, with no instruction regarding the legal use of force, wound up catching murder charges and doing a decade in prison after fatally stabbing a person when it was completely legally inappropriate to do so.
Its always important to keep context in mind like Mike says. The ordeal isn't over after the attack. You have to demonstrate very clearly that you were not the aggressor, and that your actions were justified. Anything less will result in a very poor outcome for you.
Ya, but restricting yourself to a single ‘disarming’ technique against a small and highly dynamic target (wrist/inner forearm), seems like some real potential folly. By the time you have assessed that you do or do not need fuether strikes, it may well be too late, and you have suffered some significant injury in the interim.
This guy knows his stuff and is a good coach
Mike is an excellent teacher!
Mike is awesome
He has a lot of information. Every time you sit down with him you learn something new.
Great intro- makes real sense what he’s teaching!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm happy for view new vídeos
Well, the good news is I just released a new one!
Great video, thank you for starting the channel James. I read in one of your answers you‘re a MBC instructor. Are you in HEMA, too?
I study HEMA as well. I train in the Fiore style of longsword and have looking more at Vadi, as well as the Germanic and English styles. Thanks for supporting the channel!
Thanks, very interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good information I am impressed
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I'd give anything to have a couple of hours of one on one training with Mike. It's hard to find a partner to train with where I live, which is a bummer.
So there are a couple options for you. Mike does in fact do one on one classes. There are also numerous MBC seminars across the country, culminating in the annual Martial Blade Camp. And if you e-mail me I might be able to connect you with a certified instructor in your area.
Excellent content
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well, this first part is pretty good. He’s talking very intelligently about using a blade with the proper integrity and then the physical skill set. I’m pretty accurate and I wouldn’t have any argument with anything he said.
Thank-you for sharing and I hope to see you around the channel again!
i wish i could have an epic 80's mustache like Mike in his younger days. dude looked like the most fire fighting-est, COP's- on -t.v./FBI badass you could make up!
Great stuff. Thanks Mike!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you haven't seen it already, there is another interview with Mike talking about the Wharncliffe design.
His is a great system.
I like to think so. But then I'm biased.
I’ve been kidnapped, tortured, raped and held hostage over a several day period. everyone’s worst nightmare has happened to me. And tha problems from it all are ongoing. All stemmed from my ex and meeting that person. I don’t go out and look for trouble, I’m not that person. all I promote is love and well-being. But I’ve learned that’s not always what life is. And I was never prepared for what happened.. But this video is giving me tha courage to do what I need to do to protect myself with whatever restrictions I may have. Thank you more than u know!! Seriously… thank u..
I'm glad this video has been so positive for you! If you need help locating an MBC instructor to further your defensive studies, feel free to reach out. Stay safe!
19:40 I disagree. I've seen 4 people get their throat cut and all but one dropped within 5 seconds the other took maybe 10 seconds because he had pressure on the artery. I've never seen or heard of anyone getting that cut and stying in the fight for over a minute. Good video over all though. The most effective way of most combat is usually not legal or looked at badly.
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. A large foundational basis for the MBC system has been the analysis of various knife attacks and collaboration with the medical community in order to validate its targeting system. The turning point in the evolution of MBC hit a turning point when Mike was brought in as an expert witness for a knife attack where a man had been stabbed dozens of times, many of which were lethal, in a fight that lasted minutes. While there are some who go down immediately like you mentioned, we have numerous videos showing instances where people did not go down immediately or even survived. I won't post them here since I'm trying to stay on UA-cam's good side, but I would say request the book "Contemporary Knife Targeting" from your local library. It goes through numerous case studies, medical analysis, coroner reports, etc. The information is there for you to review, interpret, and draw your own conclusions from.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel No, I agree with that. I have also seen people get stabbed 20 times or more both in the prison system and as a cop. Some died some didn't. Some kept fighting. I've just never seen someone get their throat cut (arteries severed) and stay in the fight more than a few seconds.
Thanks for the response.
It’s wonderful!
I'm glad you enjoyed!
Well done, just subscribed.
Thanks for your support!
Awesome video! Does MBC currently offer any online courses?
You can look at the Distance Learning Program, which is a series of instructional videos that Mike has released for MBC. There are also a number of DVD's that you can purchase and work through. Check out the link to the MBC website for more info on those. I would strongly recommend reaching out to an instructor if there is one in your area. The digital resources are not a substitute for hands on instruction.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thanks very much for the reply. I appreciate it. Will check out what you have referenced. Would definitely seek out in class instruction. Unfortunately, not too feasible until the Covid situation alleviates.
Does Mr. Janich offer classes?
Absolutely! Check out his website in the description. You will be able to find the seminars that he is teaching around the country. If you aren't able to make it to one of those, check out the instructor locator and see if there is someone near you that can teach you his system.
Can you learn this alone from the distance program without instructors and sparring partner?
The distance learning program is a very useful tool that can assist you in developing the fundamental knowledge and theory of MBC, and there are videos addressing solo training. However it is of greater benefit if you can find a training partner, and I highly recommend attending a seminar or locating an instructor nearby to assist you.
@@TheKnifeLifeChannel It take years to master FMA... is the learning curve shorter in MBC>?
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You can develop a basic grasp of FMA in a matter of hours... with coaching.
If broken down into components, a lot of FMA styles are really not that complex.
But the big issue is still how you need live, interactive feedback in training. With other people.
No remote solo course, no matter how well presented (and since this is from Mr. Janich, I assume it is high quality), can ever effectively replace that.
But it can still be a very good bonus, if you also seek out a live instructor.
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MY COMMENTARY ON JANICH'S KNIFE FIGHTING SYSTEM:
If you watch and listen to Janich's teachings until the end, you'll gain a logical understanding of the strictly defensive aspects of Kali and Escrima. This knowledge is crucial because it can help you avoid legal troubles. It's essential to recognize that these Philippine martial arts have historical roots in extreme warfare, where Filipinos were fighting to repel Spanish colonizers with a level of efficiency that developed over time. This efficiency was, and to some extent still is, as effective a system for causing harm as is progressively possible.
On the contrary, Janich's system is designed for modern American self-defense and is crafted to withstand the scrutiny of our judicial system. This is vital because you want to make sure you don't end up in jail for going beyond the boundaries of self-defense. The courts will closely examine your every action. For example, consider the case of a Japanese-American from my church who shot a man with a knife in the neck and shoulder. What landed him a twenty-year sentence in Monroe Penitentiary was when he fired three more shots when the man was running away and no longer posed a threat.
In conclusion, Janich's system incorporates techniques from Kali, Escrima, and other knife-fighting methods to help you stop the threat while minimizing the risk of legal consequences. This is precisely what I want to learn and practice, to the best of my ability given my age and physical limitations, at (41) days till my (80th) birthday. Should the threat not be stopped, there's a chance that the perpetrator may indeed suffer severe injuries, and in some cases, even death. However, it's crucial to understand that these outcomes result from defensive actions rather than offensive techniques aimed at causing the attacker's death.
Respectfully,
Kali/Kenpo Karl
With all due respect to Mr. Janich, as a court Marshal, I have heard of this method backfiring. Meaning, a person chooses a less lethal option and is then challenged that they never trully feared for their life, because they were comfortable taking the more precise and less sure option. Granted, the cases I am refering to did not deal with bladed weapons, but gun shots to non critical areas.
Still, the issue has merit. If you trully fear for your life, you will not give a rip about jail or hitting limbs, and if you are targetting limbs, I doubt you are truly in fear of losing your life.
Self defense claims in court are never a sure like you point out. One of the things I'm looking at for future videos is actually talking with legal experts about knife laws, and maybe some collaborations with other channels explicitly dedicated to self defense. In your professional opinion is there someone you would recommend I talk to for such content?
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I have lots of respect for Michael Janich. He is one of the few blade combatives instructors who pragmatically factors in the legalities of carrying a blade for self defense and how the legal system views people who use a knife for self defense....which isn't with a sympathetic eye usually.
God knows the self defense community has its share of blowhards.... Michael Janich is the antithesis of a blowhard. He's a breath of fresh air on this subject. A serious and thoughtful individual.
Mike is great about looking at things from an analytical viewpoint. Everything he comes up with has logical reasoning behind it. I try to do much the same in my own work with knives and training, even if I'm not at Mike's level.
what if you cut the attackers artery on the first cut,would you still be held accountable.
You are always accountable for any use of force, and any use of a knife is an application of deadly force. That particular artery is well protected by the bones of the arm and a perpendicular cut isn't likely to catch it, but it is possible. The key thing is if you are acting out of reasonable fear of death or severe bodily harm, then you have a legal defense. I recommend looking at Masaad Ayoob's material. He specializes in this information.
Mike Janich is to knives, Massad Ayoob is to firearm.
Mike is a pretty cool guy. I'd like the chance to meet Mr. Ayoob in person sometime.
Shit he’s fascinating isn’t he like a professor of self defense
Mike has a bunch of really cool bits of knowledge. If you haven't seen it, I have another interview with him talking about the evolution of wharncliffe knives. Lots of cool stuff in that as well.
Great information. I emailed you guys and still waiting on a reply.
Hey Eric, thanks for watching! I just checked the channel e-mail and wasn't able to find your e-mail anywhere. If you resend it I will be keeping an eye out for it today.
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I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I hope to see you around the channel again!
There was one time at blade camp…lol
What happens at Blade Camp stays at Blade Camp!
Kali is used by Special forces around the world including the US navy seals and Philippines marine force recon and many more
Kali martial arts is a complete system, through hundreds of years of constant tribal warfare and fighting foreign invaders kali is a true warriors martial arts from sticks, swords, tomahawk, and knives, and it’s empty hand system is also complete like:
PANANTUKAN - or dirty boxing it’s very similar to western boxing but it use elbows head buts, traps and throws it is more devastating when using together with a knife,
SIKARAN - it is very similar to Taekwando but it predates it by couple of hundred years it use kicks and knee strikes and and throws
DUMOG - in layman’s teen is a combination of wrestling, jujitsu, and judo but it’s methodology is your opponent has a weapon in hand or a concealed weapon and there are other treats around meaning you’re fighting multiple opponents.
KINAMUTAY - the nasty and devastating art of biting off the sensitive parts of your opponent like nose ear nipple etc.. and it also teach eye gauging, and crushing your opponent testicles.
So what?
this guy maneirisms remind me of DMX
That's a comparison I've not heard of before, but I could maybe see it.
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Someone who has never actually had a tire iron swung at him
His entire spill relies on someone just putting their arm out……like say what you might see in a soldier of fortune training photo shoot
And how would you know this? Do you know Mr. Janich?
Also isn't someone putting their arm out to hit you a valid reason to react in defense? What are you advocating exactly? That you strike someone before they do anything to you? That's called assault and you go to jail. Sounds like you know next to nothing about this kind of thing.
Mike talking about cutting muscles and tendons is making me squeamish lol I understand that it's actually a mercy compared to peoples untrained reaction to just stab repeatedly but holy hell it sounds gross.
But at the same time the attacker can sue you for cutting them and making them handicapped. Laws are different state to state but when it comes down to it your buying your freedom cause otherwise your going to prison with the attacker
Civil lawsuits are a serious problem in self defense situations, which is further reason to make sure you are covered legally as much as possible. The best answer as always is to avoid the situation in the first place.
Once there disarmed there still a threat. They can still come back at you.
Thats true. But without a weapon and a functional hand they are much less of a threat.
"Wax on, wack off"
One of the famous Mikeisms...
This dude could be cast as himself on GOT, just toss him a cloak
The unsharpened ramps of the blade gives the throne leverage and makes it more comfortable😂
Mike is great and am extremely knowledgeable martial artis/ knife instructor but he’s wrong about carotid artery bleeding out , Fairbain is right you will bleed out in seconds even with a singular/ 1 side artery cut/stab. There is even videos of actual stabbing and within seconds most of the time person stabbed is down on ground and bleeding out within seconds .
So there is a bunch of things going on here. A lot of what was told to trainees during WW2 was actually a lie. The was was that if you needed to take an accountant and then drop him into France to help the resistance kill Nazis (for example) you only had a few weeks to train him. That's not a lot of time. So what they did was tell them things like "take a matchbox, hit a Kraut in the side of the head and it'll definitely knock him out." Same kind of thing for the thrust into the neck. Stick the enemy there, 5 seconds later its over. This was meant to instill confidence in someone who wasn't actually prepared going into a war zone. This was told directly to Mike by Col. Rex Applegate who knew, worked with, and collaborated with Fairbairn.
Years later a guy named Christopher Grosz started researching actual stop power via exsanguination with the assistance of modern trauma surgeons and data from the FBI database collected from real life incidents. Unfortunately Grosz died before he could finish the book. Mike was the one who finished the final draft for him. If you can find a copy it is worth the read. We also have multiple surgeons who are practioners of MBC who have validated the physiological theory behind MBC.
In some cases, yes, people go down very quickly in videos. But a lot of the time it takes a while. We have records of attacks with dozens of lethal injuries, but it took minutes for the guy to go down. So the question is should you train to the "best" case scenario, or account for worst case?
On a side not I just released a video on the F-S dagger you might like. Thanks for commenting, I enjoy good discussions on the channel!
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Soooooooo this is “IF “I don’t have my gun??? ok ok got it
There are many facets of the MBC system. Due to the nature of this channel, this video is focused on the edged weapon portion of Mike's curriculum. You may find Mike's work on point shooting after studying with Col. Rex Applegate of interest for example. The empty handed aspect of the system Counter Blade Concepts (CBC) ties in directly to surviving an initial attack against an edged weapon and being able to get to your gun in an attack. If you attend good courses in close quarters shooting, they will stress the need for empty handed skills. I recommend reaching out to Spartan Tactical or Prime Force Combat for such training. It comes down to what are you able to carry and what are you going to carry, and what are you trained to use. A firearm is an excellent defensive tool. But it doesn't hurt to know how to use the knife in your pocket either.
The situation will always dictate your tactics. Although the firearm makes it easier, it's not always the answer. Not guaranteed, but a well rounded skill set and superior tactics will give you the best chance at surviving a violent confrontation.
In that case nothing is Guaranteed lol !bottom line is you do not knife fight you run this shit is fiction if someone attacks you with a knife and you cannot run then we can talk other than that it will never come up in my life and for hand to hand there is no question bjj is the answer !most Who subscribe to this type of content have never and will never come across that violent encounter that you’re speaking of lol
@@robirhodes7411 Sorry bbj is a sport totally useless in a real fight!
I have over 50 years in the martial arts and been an instructor in 5 different schools, so I know what I'm talking about , all the bbj practioners who came to one of my classes all thought they were God's gift to the martial arts,,, and all of them got the Holy Sh-t beat out of them, BBJ DOES NOT WORK IN A STREET OR BAR FIGHT.
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