Workshop - Defensive use of knife
We would like to invite companies and organized groups to full-day workshops on "Defensive use of a knife". During the workshops, we focus on the use of a knife in personal defense and broadly understood defense against a knife attack.
We organize these workshops in a closed formula (dedicated to the group ordering the workshop), or semi-open format, when the group can be joined by people from outside the group, so if you would like to take part in such a workshop, but you are not a member of a larger group, contact us, and we will look for a group suitable for your needs.
If you are interested in taking part in the "Defensive use of a knife" workshop, please contact the trainer directly to arrange details including the scope of the discussed material, the date and costs of the workshop.
Defensive knife usage - SAMPLE PLAN
FOOT WORK
1. Warming up
2. Basic stance stance
3. Maintaing the stance while moving
4. Moving in pairs
GRIP
1. Grip - which is it for what.
2. How tight should I hold?
3. Grip mistakes and losing the weapon
ACTIONS
1. Cutting
2. Cut to the point
3. Slash
4. Snapcut and other demotivating cuts
5. Quick stabs and distance thrusts
6. Spreading cuts and thrusts during the movement
7. Dodges
8. Voids
9. Separation
10. Blocks
11. Wedge
12. Covers
13. Defensive use of the blade
14. Task oriented sparring
CLINCH WORK
1. Entering the clinch
2. Exiting the clinch
3. Interceptions
4. How to catch?
5. How to counter?
6. Task sparring
7. The topic of take downs - Is it worth it?
GRAPPLING
1. Focus on the weapon
2. Keep your elbows close!
3. Pinning and pushing
4. Sparring from the hold, from kneeling
KNIFE DEFENSE
1. Explaining the situation, explaining the classical approach
2. Run away - but how?
3. Exercises in front of a mirror
SPARRINGS
Defensive knife usage - SAMPLE PLAN
FOOT WORK
1. Warming up
2. Basic stance stance
3. Maintaing the stance while moving
4. Moving in pairs
GRIP
1. Grip - which is it for what.
2. How tight should I hold?
3. Grip mistakes and losing the weapon
ACTIONS
1. Cutting
2. Cut to the point
3. Slash
4. Snapcut and other demotivating cuts
5. Quick stabs and distance thrusts
6. Spreading cuts and thrusts during the movement
7. Dodges
8. Voids
9. Separation
10. Blocks
11. Wedge
12. Covers
13. Defensive use of the blade
14. Task oriented sparring
CLINCH WORK
1. Entering the clinch
2. Exiting the clinch
3. Interceptions
4. How to catch?
5. How to counter?
6. Task sparring
7. The topic of take downs - Is it worth it?
GRAPPLING
1. Focus on the weapon
2. Keep your elbows close!
3. Pinning and pushing
4. Sparring from the hold, from kneeling
KNIFE DEFENSE
1. Explaining the situation, explaining the classical approach
2. Run away - but how?
3. Exercises in front of a mirror
SPARRINGS
Would you like to sign up for a training course?
Write to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us on +48 609 154 367. The trainings are cyclical, but we also conduct them for smaller groups and individually, and we will be happy to tell you about the details.
References
"You have confused the sky with stars reflected at night on the surface of a pond" - a quote by Vilgefortz from Roggeveen from Andrzej Sapkowski's "Time of Contempt" rang loudly in my head during my first personal training with Artur. Definitely the best swordsman I have ever sparred with and learned from.
I bow to the titanic work that Artur put into creating his skills and I recommend all the classes he conducts, regardless of the discipline of melee combat you practice.
I bow to the titanic work that Artur put into creating his skills and I recommend all the classes he conducts, regardless of the discipline of melee combat you practice.
Piotr Szmyga
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I participated in personal training with Arur dedicated to the use of a knife. A few-hour training (I might as well call it workshop) turned out to be very rich, with content illustrated with many examples of practical use. Artur is a great professional who is 100% committed to what he does. He conveys messages in a simple and understandable way. His proprietary solutions are substantively justified, and most importantly, effective in "fighting" with a knife. I recommend Artur as a high-class professional who is constantly improving.
Marcin Jankowiak
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I highly recommend a group knife course, and above all INDIVIDUAL CLASSES with Artur.
Artur is passionate and loves what he does. He conveys his knowledge in a communicative and accessible way, not only in the subject of fighting with a knife, stick, etc., but also teaches behavior and broadly understood defense on the "street". He is pedantically prepared for each class and adjusts them to a specific person and their abilities. It combines theory with practical skills to gain an advantage in critical situations.
In addition to being an excellent teacher and a world-class sportsman (with many genuine successes), he is just a nice, sympathetic and witty guy.
I recommend with all my heart !!!!!!
Artur is passionate and loves what he does. He conveys his knowledge in a communicative and accessible way, not only in the subject of fighting with a knife, stick, etc., but also teaches behavior and broadly understood defense on the "street". He is pedantically prepared for each class and adjusts them to a specific person and their abilities. It combines theory with practical skills to gain an advantage in critical situations.
In addition to being an excellent teacher and a world-class sportsman (with many genuine successes), he is just a nice, sympathetic and witty guy.
I recommend with all my heart !!!!!!
Antoni Jeż
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It's been a long time since I've been to such a fascinating training and so well prepared in terms of content and practicality.
I feel very satisfied and want more.
Artur, you are a master of masters in the subject of a knife, and your several years of experience make you an authority in this field. Way to go.
Danuta Monasterska
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It was a hard and busy Saturday, a large dose of theoretical and practical knowledge and exchange of experiences. Really strong group and the hosts Damian Laszuk and Artur Bednarek showed and dispelled many doubts, teaching ourselves and the people who attack us. Fortunately, the "DEFENSIVE USE OF THE KNIFE" training ended only with bruises, minor injuries and large soreness. Thanks again.
Konrad Żabicki
I was entering the training full of fears, but now afterwards I'm really looking forward to the next training. For several years I gathered myself to start training regularly and, above all, to confront what I was learning with someone who trains professionally. It was a really great experience :)
Maria Krażowska
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I'm over 50, I weigh over 100. Thanks to Artur's training and learning strategies and "good manners", I managed to stand on the podium three times in knife fighting competitions, including the Polish vice-championship in the Philippines, within two years. Just like in stick fighting, the championship of Poland thanks to simple tips and sticking to the strategy developed by Artur.
Today in AL 'ASAD SELFDEFENSE ACADEMY turbo valuable tips - I was there and I do not regret it. There is more and more going on on the club. Artur Bednarek - fighting and knife throwing - a man worth recommending. Substantially and interesting.
Marcin Bełczowski
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An experienced instructor prepared to conduct classes!
Tomasz Maczuga
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Excellent knife defense training! 6 hours of a seminar with experts on the use of a knife at all distances. Learning that everything can be a weapon - those who were will remember the flying chair :) (Reference from the Defensive Knife Use training co-led by Artur Badnarek and Damian Laszuk).
Marcin Dackiewicz
A lot of knowledge and very expertly conducted classes. As soon as I have the opportunity, I will be back.
Artur is a great passionate of weapon fighting. It is difficult for me to imagine a person with more experience and competence to learn real, defensive knife combat (i.e. when we strive to minimize losses on both sides of the conflict). Artur approaches his self-defense trainings comprehensively - he teaches not only what to do when it comes to physical violence, but also how to behave earlier. For an inexperienced person "in street life", it completely changes the perspective. Although Arthur is one of the most calm and empathetic people I have met, he can simulate an attack without exposing the student to loss of health. Thanks to his help, I feel much more in control of potentially dangerous situations. I highly recommend Artur!
Adrian Stankiewicz
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Perfect! - 6h Seminar with Artur Bednark, World Champion of Knife Combat, Street Safe - Stay Safe. A very substantive training, arranged from A to Z. Well thought-out and presented in a simple way, we learned:
-knife fighting technique,
-fight tactics, changing and adapting them depending on the changing situation,
- legal conditions for the use of a knife in self-defense / defense necessary.
-knife fighting technique,
-fight tactics, changing and adapting them depending on the changing situation,
- legal conditions for the use of a knife in self-defense / defense necessary.
Przemek Migda
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I would like to recommend individula knife training with Artur.
Daniel Rak
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Artur BednarekTraining and Product Development
Artur Bednarek - Lead Trainer and Product Development Manager
I am a certified self defense and martial arts instructor from Polish Sport Academy (Polska Akademia Sportu) since 2018 and I do own a k-2 SPAS knife fighting certificate since 2016.
The subject of white weapons, martial sports and widely understood personal safety was always at my keen interest. After childhood, during which I was lucky enough to try Karate and Judo, I trained „Modern Ju-Jitsu” under Shihan Krzysztof Dawidowicz, then traditional Ju-Jitsu (KoKoDo), fighting with weapons based on japanese, chinese and filipino martial arts, boxing, Savate (french boxing, which also included La Canne – walking stick fencing), sparring meetings that then became „Niedzielne Spotkania Sparingowe” (Sunday Sparring Meetings), SPAS (russian system designed by Konstantin Voyushin), Sport knife fighting by SPAS under Roman Minikayev.
The subject of cold weapons, martial sports and widely understood personal safety was always at my keen interest. After childhood, during which I was lucky enough to try Karate and Judo, I trained „Modern Ju-Jitsu” under Shihan Krzysztof Dawidowicz, then traditional Ju-Jitsu (KoKoDo), fighting with weapons based on japanese, chinese and filipino martial arts, boxing, Savate (french boxing, which also included La Canne – walking stick fencing), sparring meetings that then became „Niedzielne Spotkania Sparingowe” (Sunday Sparring Meetings), SPAS (russian system designed by Konstantin Voyushin), Sport knife fighting by SPAS under Roman Minikayev. I do train and teach knife and tomahawk throwing every Saturday, co-organise the Sunday Sparring Meetings ( spotkaniasparingowe.pl ) and train knife fighting every week. I participate in knife fighting, knife throwing, stick fighting and tomahawk throwing championships with success.
Some of my trophies:
Open International d'escrime lame courte - Tolpar France 26 listopada 2023
Złoto w kategorii PRO, Absolut, klubowej (grupowe), Narodowej (grupowe) oraz nagroda dla trenera, którego podopieczni również wygrali złoto
Two times first place - Mediterranean Knife Fight Tournament 2022 in Ryga - Sport Knife i Traditional Knife
Open International d'escrime lame courte - Tolpar France 26 listopada 2023
Złoto w kategorii PRO, Absolut, klubowej (grupowe), Narodowej (grupowe) oraz nagroda dla trenera, którego podopieczni również wygrali złoto
Two times first place - Mediterranean Knife Fight Tournament 2022 in Ryga - Sport Knife i Traditional Knife
3rd place on „I Mistrzostwach Rzutu Nożem i Toporkiem w Warszawie” 7m knife throw (2020),
2nd place on „I Mistrzostwach Rzutu Nożem i Toporkiem w Warszawie” tomahawk throw 7 m (2020),
1st place on „World Championship FMA 2019” category „Knife full contact open” ,
1st place on „World Championship FMA 2019” category „Knife paint”,
1st place on „World Championship FMA 2019” category „Soft Stick Semi Contact”,
2nd place on „World Championship FMA 2019” category „Knife Soft Contact open”,
2nd place on „III otwartych Mistrzostwach Śląska” 7m knife throw (2019),
2nd place on „III otwartych Mistrzostwach Śląska” 3m knife throw (2019),
1st place on „Mistrzostwa Polski WEKAF Eskrima 2019” category „Knife Full Contact”,
1st place on „Mistrzostwa Polski WEKAF Eskrima 2019” category „Knife Light Contact”,
1st place on „Puchar Polski Zespołów Trzyosobowych Eskrima 2018” get togather as a 3-person team in the „Knife” category,
2nd place on „European Championship Filipino Martial Arts Poland 2018” category „Knife Full Contact”,
2nd place on „European Championship Filipino Martial Arts Poland 2018” category „Knife with paint”,
Participated in „World Championship In Knife and Axe Throwing 2018”,
3rd place on „II otwarte Mistrzostwa Śląska” knife throw 3 m (2018),
2nd place on „II otwarte Mistrzostwa Śląska” knife throw 7 m (2018),
3rd place on „II otwarte Mistrzostwa Śląska” tomahawk throw 7 m (2018),
3rd place on „II otwartych Mistrzostwach Śląska” tomahawk throw 5 m (2018),
1st place on „Mistrzostwa Polski Filipińskich Sztuk Walki category„Knife Paint Open” (2018),
1st place on „Mistrzostwa Polski Filipińskich Sztuk Walki category „Knife Semi Contact Open” (2018),
1st place on „World Championship FMA 2017" category „Knife Full Contact”,
1st place on „World Championship FMA 2017" category „Knife Paint”,
2nd place on „Filipino Martial Arts European Championship" category „Knife Caint” (2017)
3rd place on „Otwartych Mistrzostwach Polski w Rzucie Nożem" knife 7 m (2017),
2nd place on „Mistrzostwach Polski FMA” category „Knife Paint” (2017),
2nd place on „Mistrzostwach Polski FMA” w kategorii walki „stick soft” (2017),
1st place on „Mistrzostwach Mazowsza Filipińskich Sztuk Walki „KOMBATAN”” category „Knife Paint senior open” (Corto games 2017),
1st place on "European Championship FMA stickfighting" category "Knife soft" (2016),
2nd place on "European Championship FMA stickfighting" category "Knife" (2016),
1st place on internal club SPAS knife fighting championship in 2016.
I am a certified self defense and martial arts instructor from Polish Sport Academy (Polska Akademia Sportu) since 2018 and I do own a k-2 SPAS knife fighting certificate since 2016.
You can always reach me using:
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mobile: +48 609 154 367
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mobile: +48 609 154 367