DickHardman

what do you guys think of this?? is this from FMA ??

MCS IET (Inverted Edge Tactics) : Modern Combative Systems Blog

Mike Brewer

Nothing wrong with it, I guess. I always personally get a little leery of "systems" built around one single idea. They tend to get tunnel visioned and forget that their "discoveries" are sometimes just weaknesses that training can overcome.

Tant01

Reverse edge tactics can be found in many styles from tantojutsu to silat.
There is one inherrant problem with using your pocket knife this way...

They FOLD... Lock back blades and framelock knives are notorious for closing on your fingers...

The karambit is my favorite tool for reverse edge techniques.

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DickHardman

seems pretty practical/simple. what do you guys think of this style of using a blade? what are the drawbacks??

TTEscrima

It's a pretty good system for it's intended audience. It is not FMA based. We're pretty good friends with the guy who put it out and I highly recommend any of his training if you can get it.

DickHardman

who is the intended audience? civilians?? average joes??

TTEscrima

Inverted edge and karambit are two different kettles of fish, although you could put your pinky through the ring I suppose.

TTEscrima

LEO's and regular people since both tend to be under trained with the knife, if you're already a HSLD type then you probably won't benefit as much.

Check out his site.

MERCOP / MODERN COMBATIVE SYSTEMS - Training and Tools of Close Quarter Combat - Open Hand, Stick, Knife and Pistol

DickHardman

yeah ive seen his site. he posts on bladeforums regularly. he provides tons of good info. we should try to lure him over here.

TTEscrima

Did you miss the part where I said we were friends? I'd like to keep it that way, He's a very no nonsense guy with a limited tolerance for BS. He doesn't post for amusement or have time to waste arguing about sports vs SD. Like the man's shirt says "You can't tap out on the street." If I invited him here he'd put me on the spot and ask why. What am am going to say? Because some UFO nut who likes newcastles asked me to lure him here? No thanks, I get myself in enough trouble on my own.

DickHardman

whats wrong with drinking newcastles??

TTEscrima

Nothing I suppose if you don't like real beer.

DickHardman

uh yeah, like i drink beers for the taste

TTEscrima

Then why do you drink it? Trying to be cool? Do you have too much money and you want to get rid of it? Are you trying to gain weight? If you're just trying to get drunk their are cheaper ways.

DickHardman

its cause those guys in the picture usually pick up a case of newcastles when they have jam sessions. i dont play any instruments or anything like that, i just show up for the free beer.