Love WPS - real hand to hand combat applications with defense of a firearm using an blade/edged weapon. I used to carry two blades on me but my wife complained calling me a psychopath as well .. "Rowing the boat" wristlock to arm bar with shoulder torque is a work of art - beautiful!
Make me Glad my wife carries 2 push daggers 2 pistols and is a Black Belt with 20 years exp and 50 years as a trick shooter she never called me a psychopath for carrying or keeping supplies in our cars thank God. I don't know how I take to someone wanting me to carry less self defense equipment or medical supplies, EMS 28 years, when you see bad thinks and have look into the face of evil you tend to prepare for the worst, now we are retired and still carry 24/7/365 even at home, still train with firearms everyday that the advantage of being retired and we don't have to go into the dangerous parts of the city any more the only problem is when your old you can't fight as well as some one in the prime of life. Even with that train every little bit helps never give up stay safe stay armed.
@@TACTICALNOMAD My wife is the polar opposite of myself, in nearly all things including politics. I feel you though, it wasn't until I moved out of NYC did I stop carrying two blades. I don't see the need for it given where I live now that I can legally carry a gun.
@@danayen4806 My wife is the polar opposite of myself, in nearly all things including politics. I feel you though, it wasn't until I moved out of NYC did I stop carrying two blades. I don't see the need for it given where I live now that I can legally carry a gun.
I've told you before John, we never stop learning. I was enthralled by this. I have this video saved and I watch it frame by frame. In my 65+yrs of training and shooting NEVER have I included a blade. I feel like an idiot! It's OK now, you've shown me my errors I will never forget to keep this a part of my training and equipment. Thanks. God Bless America🇺🇸
I like the fact that when you went to deploy your tool, you dropped the knife from your left hand. Alot of people might forget to drop what's in thier support hand.
The mount defense was dope! Ju jitsu with a knife, trapping the leg and arm while rolling on the same side is poetry in motion. Appreciate the great work and vid!
@@AmirKhillah Most welcome, and thank you as well! Always great to see subject matter experts sharing their knowledge to help keep everyone as safe as possible! John and yourself are awesome guys!
Love the video, respect the hell out of you John. Been watching your stuff for years. I would say as far as open carry wise and someone thats rocking a battle belt and in combat expecting contact, this is perfect. I do however respectfully disagree with several parts in the context of how it would be handled in EDC/Concealed Carry Scenario. That being said most respectful way possible and would love to discuss my points further with you if you'd allow it.
Amir and you work very well together. Please do more videos with him!!!! I'm prepping a knife order here soon, I may want to get one of those too!! Thank you both, so very much for this refresher. I haven't thought about that in years!!!
UNCLE!! Rofl! I loved the change in video content here. Not all gun, but some very real possible encounters. The cuff technique was slick! Yes...bring Amir back in the future please!
Great vid, I learned something useful today. I carry a fixed blade and a pocket knife also but I have to deploy with my strong hand, I’m gonna reconfig and train weak side.
One time this trainer said to me, "Hell son just cause your ready for a gunfight don't mean there'll be one....it might just turn out to be an ass whoopin'. The other guy might not like guns and he also has a say....." I NEVER forgot that. These type's of videos really do bring up important stuff to be aware of. It will always go hands on after escalation and not straight to guns always. I have always carried a blade even when a firearm was not an option, and both are the best system. I'm no one special but I have seen a scrap or two and this stuff is dead on point. Thank's Mr. Lovell and bad-ass other guy. Good stuff indeed.
Great video, be sure to train this a couple million times so it natural. Oh and remember, in a knife fight you will get cut so get used to it and carry your IFAC
Awesome video John...i carry a Fox 479 everyday and also other times i carry the Clinch Pick...and you already know I absolutely Love it and highly recommend it to everyone.. looking forward to your next video Thanks so much for what you do...and God Bless all of Us.
Wow enjoyed the new tactics of hand-to-hand combat and also how to protect your firearm with a knife as a back up or is it alternative source to defend yourself. Thank you for the information greatly appreciate it hope to see further TH-cam videos
Great insight and training!!! Love the comedy incorporated with seriousness!!!😂 The move and technique makes me cringe because of the 'efficient fatality' of it!!! Hopefully any bad guy out there would think twice trying to grab a good guy's weapon, open or concealed! Thank you both for sharing your expertise!!!
John got in some Over the Top "hat switch" action (yes, Im dating myself). Great video, informative and well explained as always. Keep up the good work and thank you for all the work you put in.
John One of the last times you had someone show you how to hip fire at close range. I watch a video and I start training with the laser bullet in the house six months later I had to defend myself in a bad situation and I use hip fire technique to shoot around my car door because the armed robber was right on the outside of my door. I’m telling you this because you’re teaching somebody Out there behind the lens and it works. Thank you for your channal.
Outstanding! I mainly keep a dagger accessible by either hand in the event of a rear naked choke and/or my gun is out of the fight. These are great alternatives that crossed my mind, but never practiced scenarios like this.
This was an awesome video! The more i watch WPS the more I am willing to join. How ever my extra money is going to prepping for my family and myself for SHTF the US in on the brink of really dark times.
Great video. This reinforces my habit of carrying my knife on my off side. We were taught weapons retention in the academy and I figured it's best to cut the hands off of the duty weapon. Even retired I still carry my knife off side. Thanks for sharing.
Well done, excellent presentation. Thank you. Will be watching multiple times, That’s a lot of experience squeezed into that short video: Things I need to practice: Situational awareness Response to the “surprise” blade carry location Strike angle w/blade in hand Strike areas: liver, intercostal/armpit area Strike technique: Upper cut, overhand, hook Dynamic Defensive positioning to deploy additional force as needed (moving to gain an advantage) Leveraging your opponents arm/body for your safety, Positioning for defensive strikes with the legs by controlling an arm of your opponent. Maintaining focus under duress, Being economical and efficient with the force applied If I don’t have the advantage or the situation has changed in their favor: Maintaining a “guard” position to allow for your head movement; using your elbows to your front to keep your opponents mount distance further away from your face as you’re being struck. Bucking your opponent to end your vulnerable position. …And to think this can all happen in a matter of seconds, I better be prepared for the adrenaline dump and maintaining breathing to avoid getting gassed out. Translation: Got cardio? I should practice this when I’m already winded and the adrenaline is flowing. That and do everything to avoid it in the first place…
“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.” J.R.R. Tolkien
Great work John you are so humble so detailed always ready I've been looking for years for someone to relate to my skill and everything you do is truly experienced The world needs you and I'm glad we both are the good guys I don't teach anyone now because I don't want to make a mistake and teach a bad guy to be the best And they may hurt someone I wish I could talk to you I've tried reaching out to tim Kennedy with no reply
When I went to the academy they brought John Benner with Tactical Defense Institute (T.D.I) and allowed us to get certified in this as a weapon retention method. The knife is the T.D.I. K-Bar knife and we went through 16 hours of training and I still carry it till this very day. I am glad to see WPS putting this out there for those that may not know about this incredibly valuable life saving skill and weapon.
John you have fantastic leverage and reflex . You are correct you should violently counter any attack . The guy in the video is hesitating never hesitate always go for it
Bring Amir back for more. He's pretty cool and talented.
I second that lol
You have awesome skills. Hope you become a regular on the channel.
@@AmirKhillah Mr. Khillah, hope you've been well! Thank you for your service and happy to see you still sharing your self defense skills!
Amir needs to be a regular on your channel. Never crossed my mind to carry on my weak side. Interesting. Great stuff.
That’s a great idea. That guys seems pretty cool. John Doe :)
Yep. I’m not switching, though. I’m ADDING 😂. Pretty soon my biggest concern will be drowning in a shallow body of water for all the steel on me.
Never…? Wow. 🙌🏻 Bigly
Love WPS - real hand to hand combat applications with defense of a firearm using an blade/edged weapon. I used to carry two blades on me but my wife complained calling me a psychopath as well ..
"Rowing the boat" wristlock to arm bar with shoulder torque is a work of art - beautiful!
Make me Glad my wife carries 2 push daggers 2 pistols and is a Black Belt with 20 years exp and 50 years as a trick shooter she never called me a psychopath for carrying or keeping supplies in our cars thank God. I don't know how I take to someone wanting me to carry less self defense equipment or medical supplies, EMS 28 years, when you see bad thinks and have look into the face of evil you tend to prepare for the worst, now we are retired and still carry 24/7/365 even at home, still train with firearms everyday that the advantage of being retired and we don't have to go into the dangerous parts of the city any more the only problem is when your old you can't fight as well as some one in the prime of life. Even with that train every little bit helps never give up stay safe stay armed.
@Tlotlo Thari Are you a scammer ? you don't belong here.
@@TACTICALNOMAD Back in the Day you'd be the guy I'd want having my back Always glad when there someone who thinks ahead, Stay safe.
@@TACTICALNOMAD My wife is the polar opposite of myself, in nearly all things including politics. I feel you though, it wasn't until I moved out of NYC did I stop carrying two blades. I don't see the need for it given where I live now that I can legally carry a gun.
@@danayen4806 My wife is the polar opposite of myself, in nearly all things including politics. I feel you though, it wasn't until I moved out of NYC did I stop carrying two blades. I don't see the need for it given where I live now that I can legally carry a gun.
Was really fun watching John get schooled like that. And it was informative. Very good video!
Crazy how you make this free and available for us all John. Thank you! Entertaining and informative! love this man!
this is the real in your face training and content we ALL need to see & PRACTICE 💯
Absolutely please have Amir back for more videos like this
Thank you friend
Excellent! Weave together hand-to-hand, knife, and gun skills. It all fits together.
I've told you before John, we never stop learning. I was enthralled by this. I have this video saved and I watch it frame by frame. In my 65+yrs of training and shooting NEVER have I included a blade. I feel like an idiot! It's OK now, you've shown me my errors I will never forget to keep this a part of my training and equipment. Thanks. God Bless America🇺🇸
I like the fact that when you went to deploy your tool, you dropped the knife from your left hand. Alot of people might forget to drop what's in thier support hand.
The mount defense was dope! Ju jitsu with a knife, trapping the leg and arm while rolling on the same side is poetry in motion. Appreciate the great work and vid!
Thank you friend
@@AmirKhillah Most welcome, and thank you as well! Always great to see subject matter experts sharing their knowledge to help keep everyone as safe as possible! John and yourself are awesome guys!
I've never paid much attention to the "blade carried weak side" theory....until now! I get it, Thank you👍
I never thought about it either it makes a lot of sense
Always
Same.
Always carried a blade on the opposite side of secondary, not gonna take my pistol without getting cut (probably badly too) or stabbed
And I will need a different knife.
Love the video, respect the hell out of you John. Been watching your stuff for years. I would say as far as open carry wise and someone thats rocking a battle belt and in combat expecting contact, this is perfect. I do however respectfully disagree with several parts in the context of how it would be handled in EDC/Concealed Carry Scenario. That being said most respectful way possible and would love to discuss my points further with you if you'd allow it.
Moving my EDC blade from my usual 5 oclock clipped to my pants waistline to the 10 oclock now. Didn't think to put it by the off hand. Thanks John!
Love the education and the humor understanding the reality of training too. Thanks y’all.
It’s great you have this content. You’ll never know when you’re gonna have to defend yourself so I love what you’ve shared with us
Guys this was awesome. Amir brought So much knowledge with some great things to practice with. John, never change man. You had me rolling.
Amir listened and didnt over talk when John asked questions or pointed something out. I like that.
Thank you friend
So much great technique and skill to take away from this video! Thank you John and Amir!!
Thank you friend
Love the chemistry, fun, vital info. Great combo
Amir and you work very well together. Please do more videos with him!!!! I'm prepping a knife order here soon, I may want to get one of those too!! Thank you both, so very much for this refresher. I haven't thought about that in years!!!
And I personally think Amir is a pretty good looking guy
God bless you brother. Thanks you for always keeping me educated both spiritually and physically. ✝️✝️✝️
Amir is funny and love how you two banter back and forth but still give great info
Damn good video, lots of knowledge dropped on us fast there. Thanks brother
UNCLE!! Rofl!
I loved the change in video content here. Not all gun, but some very real possible encounters. The cuff technique was slick!
Yes...bring Amir back in the future please!
The "Uncle" at 12:30 made me snort. Great video, i learned a lot! Your guest was amazing and seemed to really know what he was talking about!
Excellent video, fantastic techniques and amazing information. Thank you both.
Thank you friend
Fantastic episode!
Very valuable. Thank you Gents.
Love love this session. Learned a ton! Thanks!
I am such a big fan of your videos not only do I learn something from every video but they make me laugh 😆
Awesome John , great video…..thank you 👍
Two great teachers I love it thanks guys.
Thank you friend
Great vid, I learned something useful today. I carry a fixed blade and a pocket knife also but I have to deploy with my strong hand, I’m gonna reconfig and train weak side.
Great demo, i just made my mind in the splinter. Thanks for sharing!
WOW! One thing most people overlook is weapon retention until it's too late. Thanks!
WPSN!
One time this trainer said to me, "Hell son just cause your ready for a gunfight don't mean there'll be one....it might just turn out to be an ass whoopin'. The other guy might not like guns and he also has a say....." I NEVER forgot that. These type's of videos really do bring up important stuff to be aware of. It will always go hands on after escalation and not straight to guns always. I have always carried a blade even when a firearm was not an option, and both are the best system. I'm no one special but I have seen a scrap or two and this stuff is dead on point. Thank's Mr. Lovell and bad-ass other guy. Good stuff indeed.
Great video, be sure to train this a couple million times so it natural. Oh and remember, in a knife fight you will get cut so get used to it and carry your IFAC
This is my favorite channel. John, never change. Well... stop getting beat up at least.
Great Vid! Have Amir back again and or get him on WPSN .
Thank you friend
AWESOME VIDEO! GREAT TRAINING INTO THE WHY'S AND WHEREFORES OF KNIFE WORK AND WHERE TO CARRY! THANKS FROM TEXAS 👋
Awesome video John...i carry a Fox 479 everyday and also other times i carry the Clinch Pick...and you already know I absolutely Love it and highly recommend it to everyone.. looking forward to your next video Thanks so much for what you do...and God Bless all of Us.
Wow enjoyed the new tactics of hand-to-hand combat and also how to protect your firearm with a knife as a back up or is it alternative source to defend yourself. Thank you for the information greatly appreciate it hope to see further TH-cam videos
Great insight and training!!! Love the comedy incorporated with seriousness!!!😂 The move and technique makes me cringe because of the 'efficient fatality' of it!!! Hopefully any bad guy out there would think twice trying to grab a good guy's weapon, open or concealed! Thank you both for sharing your expertise!!!
Been carrying the TDI on mag side for a while and folders in both front pockets as well.
Awesome video, keep up the good work, God bless💪💪👍👍
👍 thought provoking ,funny, and timely. Outstanding
The bits of humor thrown in are just as awesome as the training tips…we need to laugh more sometimes
Don’t encourage his behavior :)
Love your content Mr Lovell !
John got in some Over the Top "hat switch" action (yes, Im dating myself). Great video, informative and well explained as always. Keep up the good work and thank you for all the work you put in.
Great video always 👍 thanks 💯
John One of the last times you had someone show you how to hip fire at close range. I watch a video and I start training with the laser bullet in the house six months later I had to defend myself in a bad situation and I use hip fire technique to shoot around my car door because the armed robber was right on the outside of my door. I’m telling you this because you’re teaching somebody Out there behind the lens and it works. Thank you for your channal.
this is awesome. I'd love to train with just these two for my ranged and combative needs!
I love that John let himself look like he was getting smoked. Stay humble, brother, great work
This is invaluable content for people who carry. thank you.
This was prolly my favorite vid you've done John.
Thanks Gentlemen.
Thank you friend
Haha, the humility... love it guys and thanks for the tips. Super useful... Cheers!
Thank you friend
Seriously good stuff. Bring this guy back
Great class. Thanks guys👍🏽
Thank you friend
Amir! Great, watching you!!
I lol'd so hard when John yelled "Uncle!!" 😂
Really good stuff!!!
Best shiz in the biz. Good god fearing men protecting like they should. Got to love it!
I love to learn guys keep them coming training is always 100%of the battle
I very much appreciate the incredible professionalism and no nonsense approach to self defense, and of course John getting his ass kicked.
All honesty, I love the content.
Well done, very informative. Thank you, John. Thank you, Amir.
Great video bring Amir back!!
Amir is a Great Guy and excellent trainer. Had the opportunity to train some with him at ILEETA in 2021.
Love these empty hand training videos. I would love you to see you do a video with Avi Nardia.
Outstanding! I mainly keep a dagger accessible by either hand in the event of a rear naked choke and/or my gun is out of the fight. These are great alternatives that crossed my mind, but never practiced scenarios like this.
This was an awesome video! The more i watch WPS the more I am willing to join. How ever my extra money is going to prepping for my family and myself for SHTF the US in on the brink of really dark times.
It’s so worth it Dave
Great chemistry, fun and informative. Keep it coming.
KINDA FUNNY WATCHING you scream uncle. love your work!
Everyone commenting on the main content, can I say that Evan is a treasure... never remove him from your ads.
Awesome instructions !!!! Real moves that will work in the real world !!!
Please bring this guy back on. Awesome stuff
Love the humility
Can you do another video with this guy, Amir? ... John is hillarious in this video - thanks so much !
Great video. This reinforces my habit of carrying my knife on my off side. We were taught weapons retention in the academy and I figured it's best to cut the hands off of the duty weapon. Even retired I still carry my knife off side. Thanks for sharing.
Pure gold, as always
John you're a good sport
Great Post, I'm familiar with Amir from another You Tube Channel so I can say with confidence that he knows what he is doing.
Well done, excellent presentation. Thank you. Will be watching multiple times, That’s a lot of experience squeezed into that short video:
Things I need to practice:
Situational awareness
Response to the “surprise”
blade carry location
Strike angle w/blade in hand
Strike areas: liver, intercostal/armpit area
Strike technique: Upper cut, overhand, hook
Dynamic Defensive positioning to deploy additional force as needed (moving to gain an advantage)
Leveraging your opponents arm/body for your safety,
Positioning for defensive strikes with the legs by controlling an arm of your opponent.
Maintaining focus under duress,
Being economical and efficient with the force applied
If I don’t have the advantage or the situation has changed in their favor: Maintaining a “guard” position to allow for your head movement; using your elbows to your front to keep your opponents mount distance further away from your face as you’re being struck.
Bucking your opponent to end your vulnerable position.
…And to think this can all happen in a matter of seconds, I better be prepared for the adrenaline dump and maintaining breathing to avoid getting gassed out. Translation: Got cardio? I should practice this when I’m already winded and the adrenaline is flowing. That and do everything to avoid it in the first place…
Just caught your Godspeak sermon. Good to see you at the pulpit, Sir John!!
Love the banter, way to cool, ROFL.
Amir trained me back in Kzoo! Good to see he's still in the self defense world!
This was very informative
Thanks :)
“War must be, while we defend our
lives against a destroyer who would
devour all; but I do not love the bright
sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow
for its swiftness, nor the warrior for
his glory. I love only that which they
defend.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
Really good videos!! Not trying to gain views with BS, just what works and helps us!! Thank you!!
Great work John you are so humble so detailed always ready I've been looking for years for someone to relate to my skill and everything you do is truly experienced
The world needs you and I'm glad we both are the good guys
I don't teach anyone now because I don't want to make a mistake and teach a bad guy to be the best
And they may hurt someone
I wish I could talk to you I've tried reaching out to tim Kennedy with no reply
Good stuff from Amir! The Splinter is on my short list for a new knife.
Love your humor John.
I would like to see more videos on all of your knifes so i can really understand how different fighting styles use different blades.
When I went to the academy they brought John Benner with Tactical Defense Institute (T.D.I) and allowed us to get certified in this as a weapon retention method. The knife is the T.D.I. K-Bar knife and we went through 16 hours of training and I still carry it till this very day. I am glad to see WPS putting this out there for those that may not know about this incredibly valuable life saving skill and weapon.
John you have fantastic leverage and reflex . You are correct you should violently counter any attack . The guy in the video is hesitating never hesitate always go for it
Awesome video, good knowledge as always!
Never laughed this much on a Warrior Poet video 😁 Good stuff!
Definitely want to see more of amir and his self defense
Awesome awesome videos,incredible info ,thank you both