I would love to get one of those shock knives for class.
The intent idea is key, but some fear of the blade needs to be explored at some point. I've done very little live blade training but the first time I did was also the first time I'd ever experienced the stress effect of tunnel vision - edges of my vision went black and my awareness became centered on that sharp piece of metal against my skin, AND that was with someone I knew and trusted. Up until that point (no pun intended) I thought I was fairly comfortable dealing with a blade. If for nothing else that experience was worth spending a little live time.
I think a shock blade would bring some of that fear without the risk of actually killing a student :-)
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