A state trooper I know is developing his own tactical techniques for bad situations - particularly in defensive positions that are less than ideal.
In one particular technique for defense against a mid-section thrusting stab he is defending from the inside and blocks with his same-side hand to the inside of the striking arm.
This is obviously a less-than-ideal position, however his thinking is "what if you find yourself there?" It's good to consider scenarios such as this and I'm wondering how each person who wants to respond would approach said block? Would you block hard, hopefully deflecting this stab as far away from your body as possible? Block moderately and counter-attack quickly and powerfully? Block enough to deflect but control the arm and counter?
In one particular technique for defense against a mid-section thrusting stab he is defending from the inside and blocks with his same-side hand to the inside of the striking arm.
This is obviously a less-than-ideal position, however his thinking is "what if you find yourself there?" It's good to consider scenarios such as this and I'm wondering how each person who wants to respond would approach said block? Would you block hard, hopefully deflecting this stab as far away from your body as possible? Block moderately and counter-attack quickly and powerfully? Block enough to deflect but control the arm and counter?