Practical Self-Defense with Knives: CBC TO MBC with Michael Janich

## Practical Self-Defense with Knives

#### Practical Self-Defense with Knives: Martial Blade Concepts Progressive Skills with Michael Janich

In Florida we can carry pocket knives into many places where firearms are NOT permitted. As such,
many concealed weapons license holders carry a folding knife of some sort. Most of us use it as a
tool and consider it as a potential last-resort weapon in a lethal threat scenario, but how many of you
have actually trained in the realities of how to fight with it?

Florida Firearms Training is excited and very proud to once again host world-famous instructor, author and TV personality Michael Janich, Founder and Lead Instructor of Martial Blade Concepts (MBC), for a Folding Knife Fighting and Defense Class here in
Florida! Click Here for Instructor Bio.

Course Brief: In this course, Michael Janich will present comprehensive instruction in the critical skills of his Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) system of knife-based self-defense. Using his highly refined teaching methodology, he will teach students how to use common tactics and patterns of movement to defend against a variety of different attacks. In the process, he will also introduce elements of his Counter-Blade Concepts (CBC—unarmed defenses against contact-distance weapon attacks) system and teach students how to use them as stand-alone defenses, as a means of earning the opportunity to draw a weapon, and as a platform for knife-based tactics.

Course Philosophy: Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) is an edged-weapon system specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s concerned citizen and armed professional. Based on Michael Janich’s extensive analysis of the Filipino martial arts and many other systems, MBC takes combat-proven tactics and adapts them to modern tools, threats, and legal concerns.

Like all real self-defense, MBC tactics focus on “stopping power” — the ability to immediately and decisively stop an assailant from continuing his attack. To this end, MBC emphasizes an in-depth understanding of human physiology and the most effective methods of targeting key structures with small, legal-to-carry knives. Sometimes called “biomechanical targeting,” this approach has been thoroughly reviewed and validated by leading experts in the field of tactical medicine.

Counter-Blade Concepts (CBC) is a simple, straightforward system of unarmed self-defense against knives and other contact-distance weapons. Its tactics have been proven in numerous real-world encounters and have been adopted and applied by various law enforcement, corrections, and specialized government agencies.

This unique course integrates the critical skills of MBC and CBC to create a cohesive, practical, and adaptable system of self-defense. It is also one of the only courses available worldwide that Michael Janich personally teaches to novice students.

Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate
Cost: $515 Price includes Instruction by Guest Instructor, Catered Lunch Each Day, Digital Copy of Counter-Blade Concepts Advanced Concepts Video to prepare for the seminar ($24.95 value) and a
Spyderco® Training Knife (a $119.95 value).
Students will have the option at time of booking to select their preferred Spyderco® Training Knife.
The Spyderco® Endura®4 has a 5" handle while the Delica®4 has a 4.25" handle and may be a better fit for those with small and medium-sized hands.
Past MBC students who currently own a Red Spyderco® Trainer Blade may select the RETAKE Student option for $435 (no trainer blade or digital video included)
Length: 2 Days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Understanding the characteristics of typical knife attacks
- Dispelling the myths of the “21-foot rule”
- Realistic unarmed defenses against common knife and impact-weapon attacks
- Fundamentals of in-fight weapons access and “earning your draw”
- Understanding the destructive capacity of the knife
- The critical difference between lethality and stopping power
- Effective anatomical targeting
- Dispelling the myths of traditional knife tactics
- Knife selection, carry, and high-speed deployment
- Knife grips and cutting mechanics
- MBC’s Zone Defense system
- Core MBC tactics against the most common types of street attacks
- Using CBC skills as a platform for knife-based tactics
- Reflex training drills for accelerated skill development
Skills and Requirements Needed coming into this Class:
- No prior knife fighting or self-defense training is necessary.
- Due to the nature of the course, all students must be physically able and willing to participate in two
days of physical activity. Most of the class time will be spent standing or moving on your feet.
- Students must make instructor aware of any medical issues or previous injuries.
- Minimum age 18 years.
Equipment List:
- Clear or light-colored protective eyewear
- Armguard (McDavid Model 478 Compression Thigh Wrap or similar. Yes, we are recommending a Thight Wrap to be used as a Armguard.)
- Must wear closed-toe athletic shoes and clothing that allows them to move freely
- No v-neck or tank top shirts.
- Pants with pockets.
- Must remove all jewelry prior to the beginning of class.
- Concealed carry license holders are welcome to wear their holsters with blue guns or other inert
training handguns.
- Participants are also welcome to bring their live-blade carry knives for critique and discussion.
NO live weapons will be allowed on the training floor.
Maximum Class Size: 24
Minimum Class Size: 18

Booking and Cancellation Policy:

Full Prepayment is required at the time of booking.

Bookings for this event can only be made by purchasing a prepaid spot in our online store.

If you need to cancel your reservation, this amount is fully refundable MINUS a $50 administrative fee until One Month prior to the Course Date. Changes or Cancellations received Less Than One Month prior to the Course Date will forfeit the entire prepayment.

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