Introduction to the Karambit - Level 1

Explore arm wrenching to disable an attacker by damaging the limbs through elbow hyperextension and breaking the elbow, with push-pull moves and flowing practice.

Practice the finger/eye jab drill: a two-block, one-strike sequence that emphasizes counterattack and rapid hand return. Keep the forehead hand to protect the eyes and control the opponent with footwork.

Demonstrate five block-and-arm-wrench techniques using the hand, forearm, biceps, elbow, and shoulder, paired with an eye jab in a controlled drill for continuous attack flow.

Explore angle 5 and a straight line block to counter a straight thrust, avoiding circular blocks. Practice parries, eye jab combos, and forearm strikes to harm and disarm the attacker.

Learn the six point star pattern, using forward and reverse triangle footwork with lateral movement and blocks. Apply this footwork to Karambit knife work by adding strikes and slashes.

Explore the hourglass footwork pattern as one of many Southeast Asian martial arts patterns, emphasizing realistic practice with hands up and mixed footwork across linear, angular, and circular movements.

Perform a convincing fake to the right, rapidly switch left to create an opening for escape or attack, and train fast, decisive transitions with rib or body targets.

Learn empty-hand defense against a hook strike with a double rapid fire block, wrist control, arm redirect into the ribs, finger jab to the eyes, and lead-foot steps to counter.

Learn an empty hand defense move with a double handed block to control the attack, push the arm toward the body, and step with the lead foot to limit movement.

Block a straight thrust, break the elbow, and execute a figure-four takedown with safety awareness. Practice slowly to maintain balance, ending with the blade near the throat.

Learn empty hand defense from a forward grip, using a standing arm bar, leg sweep, and elbow lock to subdue and disarm an attacker while stepping efficiently to escape.

Learn practical empty-hand defense from the karambit level 1 course, focusing on quick takedowns, palm strikes, chokes, arm bars, and escape techniques to control and disengage an attacker.