Defence against knife part 2

Edition 1172, August 9, 2007

Readers should note that this workshop is designed for members already trained in MSD, or those under supervision of a qualified MSD instructor. For more details on the Military Unarmed Combat Cell ASAH ALTC, phone (02) 6055 4716 or visit http://intranet.defence.gov.au/armyweb/sites/CQF_MSD/


Facing an armed aggressor, soldier uses verbalisation to try to defuse the situation.

With a combat mindset, soldier blocks aggressor’s attempted high strike.

Maintaining his balance, soldier turns. With one arm above and one arm under …

… he gains control of aggressor’s arm.

Soldier takes aggressor to the ground.

Maintaining dominant position, soldier disarms aggressor.