Combat Machete Training

COMBAT MACHETE KNIFE TRAINING, taught by Thomas Howanic, a guest instructor to The Human Path from Patriot Martial Arts.

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Introduction

Many cultures use or have used the humble machete throughout the world. It is an important camping and survival tool as well. I use the term “machete” in a lose way to refer to a large single edged knife usually under 30” without a cross guard. This tool is known by many different names and in most occasions it is used as a tool and not as a weapon.

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In my opinion the machete is not a “battle field” weapon due to the lack of a cross guard and its relatively short blade length. Typically combat blades posses cross guards to protect the hand, and in some occasions were used in conjunction with a shield. This is not to say that a machete cannot be used as a combat weapon for many martial cultures use them with ruthless efficiency!

Course Purpose

In this course the student will learn the tactics, footwork, principles, and techniques needed in order to use the machete for self-defense.

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In the course the student will progress from basic cutting and thrusting combinations to machete vs. machete counters.

Course Syllabus

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Basic Footwork Patterns

Advance & Retreat

Forward Triangle

Closed Forward Triangle

Forward Triangle with Swing

Reverse Triangle

Closed Reverse Triangle

The Saw

The Lutang

Angles of Attack

Solo

With Partner

Positional Training

Barong (Filipino Machete) Counter Attack Sets

Sets 1-3

Offensive Combinations

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Course Information

Date: January 9th, 9 am to noon

Tuition: $35 in advance or $45 at the start of the class.
*Directions and additional class information will be sent out to registered students on the Wednesday before class.

Pairs' Discount: 2 for $60, save $10.

Location: San Antonio campus