While most of the grappling martial arts are oriented on sport and competition Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not just a sport-oriented grappling martial art. Old school Jiu Jitsu started as a self-defense martial art and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is still focused on it.
It’s actually very hard to fight against a knife with grappling martial arts or any other martial arts. But once you’re on the ground chances of your surviving a knife-wielding attacker are much bigger.
Controlling his arms and chest are the key in this situation, but even then, if you make everything perfect it’s very likely you’ll get cut.
So, does grappling martial arts have any chances of defending against a knife attack? Let’s see how good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is against a knife in hands of the best in the world with it, Kali Martial Artists.
Jocko Willink: Jiu-Jitsu is Only the Second Most Effective Form of Self Defense
