Unarmed vs. Knife (Drills)

Recognizing The Draw 

*example

Entries

Defense against thrust to midsection

  1. Shield and Grab to 2 on 1 Baseball Bat Grip *Burton Richardson example

Defense against ice pick thrust to neck

  1. Dive entry to arm control *Burton Richardson example

Disarms

2 on 1 Baseball Bat Grip (Knife in Hammer Grip)

 1. Disarm using opp. leg (knife side) *Burton Richardson example

 2. Disarm using opp. leg (other leg when opp. steps back

 3. Disarm using your hand *Burton Richardson example *Sean Sutton example

 4. Disarm using ground *Burton Richardson example **Burton Richardson example

2 on 1 Baseball Bat Grip (Knife in Ice Pick Grip)

 1. Disarm using opp. leg 

 2. Disarm using your hand *Burton Richardson example

Notes:
Example: Knife in opp right hand
When entering you have to commit with forward pressure. Once you have the two on one grip make him carry your weight by shifting down and into opp wrist, with your shoulder pressing into him.

Falling 

Self-defence against knife attacks: evidence-based approach

Knife defense. Combat sports based. The techniques require serious improvements. There's a new video

Ultimate Self Defense Championship Season 2: 6 Martial Artists Locked with a Knife Attacker