Please recommend a knife class

[David Roberson]

I'm interested in taking an introductory course in knife fighting, and would appreciate recommendations from those more knowledgeable than I.

I'm 48 and in good health. I've studied a couple of martial arts and am an avid rifle and pistol shooter, but would love to develop my knife skils beyond just dressing squirrels and carving the Christmas turkey.

[Beer for my Horses]

One of the best knife courses is taught by the folks at Insights Training. It became so popular that they also visit other states and teach it. CLICK HERE (http://www.insightstraining.com/ps/courses/unarm/dfk.htm) to find out about the course and their upcoming road schedule. Good Luck.

[CWL]

www.sayoc.com

Knife fighting, Filipino style, down & dirty. Sayoc Kali will teach you how to field dress a 2-legger.

Many schools as well as travelling seminars.

[Gomez]

I've got to second the Insights (www.insightstraining.com) reccomendation. Greg & Co. offer absolutely top-notch training. I first took their Defensive Folding Knife class back in '98 and loved it. I haven't gotten to take their Level II DFK yet, but I hope to this year or next.

Obviously, I'm a little biased, but I think OPS (www.optionsforpersonalsecurity.com) does a pretty fair to middlin' knife class, also.:)

Another school who offer a knife class that I've heard very good things about, but have not attended, is TDI (www.tdi-ohio.com), John Benner's school out of Ohio.

All three of the above schools offer integrated programs (empty hand, gun, knife, stick, etc).

Steve Tarani, a mobile trainer specializing in edged & impact weapons, offers extremely competant isntruction also. His website is www.contactdefense.com.

I'd also suggest that you look in your area for a martial arts school teaching one of the Filipino Martial Arts. FMA are the way to go for long term blade training, in my opinion.

[MolonLabe416]

Steve Tarani.

www.contactdefense.com

Also check Randy Cain's website at www.randycain.com

He and Steve often work together.

These are the two best instructors in their respective field with which I've had the pleasure of training. Highly recommended.

[Erick Gelhaus]

A third vote for Steve Tarani. Steve, aside from being an exceptionally knowledgable & skillful instructor, is a serious student of of works in the real world.

He is also, from my week worth of experience with him, is a genuinely good guy.

[dfrog]

Tactical Defense Institute in Ohio offers very good classes in pistols, rifles and knives.

My wife and I have attended several of their classes and always look forward to returning.

http://www.tdi-ohio.com

[David Roberson]

Thanks for the tips. I've visited the web sites suggested and have sent an e-mail to Insights to see about registering for their March seminar in Atlanta.

[Smoke]

Powderhorn Ranch (http://www.powderhornedge.com/training.html)

All you need to know. Greg Williams can tailer a course to do whatever you desire. He can incorporate your martial arts skills into a good knife defense and add firearms into your arsenal if you desire.

I highly recommend him for any type of self defense training.