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Reverse vs Forward grip
Mr. Richardson,
I was wondering what insights you have gained when sparring using both reverse and forward grip using a knife with aprox. 4 inches of blade length.
I train in both grips but would prefer reverse if in a self-defense situation. For the following reasons, grip seems stronger, can be used if attacked from behind, seems to flow better especially when changing from slashing to thrusting. Also greater thrusting power, easier to keep the point between me and opponet.
I know some people say it's limits you on going into long range. But I would say that the 4 inch blade would be more of a limiting factor on range. My defintion of long range is switch to my 19 or 21 inch ASP Baton. In reverse grip, Bob Taylor I belive has said the reach you give up is 1 1/2 to 3 inch depending on your flexibility, not really that much in the context of a dynamic fight.
Anyway I would appreciate any comments you might have, as my
training has been limited. Some group classes with Al Mclucky from Ft. Wayne IN, would like to take privates when I can afford it.
I also plan on purchasing both sets of your tapes in the near future. Keep up the good work with JKD Unlimited, that kind of philosophy has been what I have been looking for ever since I became interested in Martial Arts.
I was wondering what insights you have gained when sparring using both reverse and forward grip using a knife with aprox. 4 inches of blade length.
I train in both grips but would prefer reverse if in a self-defense situation. For the following reasons, grip seems stronger, can be used if attacked from behind, seems to flow better especially when changing from slashing to thrusting. Also greater thrusting power, easier to keep the point between me and opponet.
I know some people say it's limits you on going into long range. But I would say that the 4 inch blade would be more of a limiting factor on range. My defintion of long range is switch to my 19 or 21 inch ASP Baton. In reverse grip, Bob Taylor I belive has said the reach you give up is 1 1/2 to 3 inch depending on your flexibility, not really that much in the context of a dynamic fight.
Anyway I would appreciate any comments you might have, as my
training has been limited. Some group classes with Al Mclucky from Ft. Wayne IN, would like to take privates when I can afford it.
I also plan on purchasing both sets of your tapes in the near future. Keep up the good work with JKD Unlimited, that kind of philosophy has been what I have been looking for ever since I became interested in Martial Arts.
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