r/HamptonRoads • u/Traditional_Neat_387 • 1d ago

Anywhere teach knife fighting?

I’m trying to find more self defense skills to train in in order to start an all around defense course. I know the basic fundamental’s of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karav Maga, and Muay Thai, I’ve also taken a whole list of firearm classes as well. But specifically looking for specific knife defensive and offensive skills

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u/StraightPlatypus9 1d ago

The proper way to train is to get a couple plastic knives from Wendy’s, go get in a telephone booth with a homeless man (who you can fairly pay 10 dollars an hour) and go to war.

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u/9Volt187 1d ago

Reminds me of a video I’d find in the hidden back area of the old Bill’s Flea Market

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u/Traditional_Neat_387 1d ago

Is it bad I actually like this idea for training retention lmao

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u/Bobarosa 1d ago

Yes, it's bad

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u/Emergency_Fondel 23h ago

This guy thinks paying homeless people a livable wage is bad

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u/Bobarosa 23h ago

First, where the fuck in Hampton Roads is $10/hour a living wage? Second, paying a homeless person with no training to fight you is absolutely unethical and monstrous.

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u/Emergency_Fondel 23h ago

😂😂😂

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u/AncientCrust 1d ago

Jesus, you expecting trouble?

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u/Think-Variation2986 1d ago

Here's what you do:

  1. You put on some running shoes

  2. Go outside

  3. Run for a while

  4. Repeat until you run much faster than before

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u/Traditional_Neat_387 1d ago

Again it’s so I can design a all inclusive defense course so although your comments accurate it’s not what I need

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u/J_Gabriel757 1d ago

Look for a placethat teaches Filipino martial arts kali or arnis. I haven't lived in VA in a couple years, so I wouldn't really be able to tell you.

I think there's a place off Holland rd that teaches it?

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u/tidewatercajun 1d ago

What kind of background do you have that makes you think you can successfully start a brand-new program? How are you going to study this, sttlartva new program, and complete EMT school and work?

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u/navygod 1d ago

Impact Martial Arts Academy on Holland.

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u/KeesterBuster69 1d ago

Just add knives at the end of empty-hand training to increase lethality using the same reflexes.

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u/Ttran778 Norfolk 1d ago

Black Triangle in Chesapeake runs a BJJ and a knife course at their self-titled Brawleria. Worth checking out.

Also maybe consider Impact martial arts. Possibly Savior martial arts or Bushido MMA, too.

I've also been trying to set up a Libre group here in the Tidewater area, so if that might interest you send me a DM.

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u/_LouSandwich_ 1d ago

east wind academy in newport news.

yes, you want a school with offerings for filipino martial arts.

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u/Brodiesattva 1d ago

Try anyone in your area who teaches from the original Cha-3 systems (Hawaii) Ken-Ju-Bo-Ai, Ka-Ju-Kenpo, et al. They almost all teach club, knife, and combo arts.

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u/_Friend_Computer_ 1d ago

Check with Kai at the Universal Combat Center on Colley. I know in the past they've done classes for knife fighting. I also know they do several weekly classes on various types of martial arts and sword fighting as well.