My book on knife defence is ready for purchase.

[Rick Wilson]

My Knife Defence Book is ready for sale

“Watch out For The Pointy End: Knife Defence Manual to assist in training citizens, law enforcement and security personnel”
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Watch Out For The Pointy End

[Rick Wilson]

Watch Out For The Pointy End

[Rick Wilson]

In two weeks I will be in London, Ontario teaching a two-day knife defence seminar. I had a fantastic time with the wonderful people of London last year and expect another great time this year.

I am ecstatic to get two days to cover everything in my book “Watch Out For The Pointy End.” When I taught the Alberta Peace Officers at their 2017 conference earlier this year I had one day. One day was enough time to present the material but with two days we can take the time to make sure everyone has it and learns how to train and condition the required responses.

Of course, with the book now out they will have a complete reference for everything covered in the seminar – no need to even take notes.

[Rick Wilson]

This time next week I will be teaching my knife defence system in London, Ontario. I will have two days to cover the material in my book, “Watch Out For The Pointy End.”

I am looking forward to working them through the material in a proper pace.

The first day will be all about introducing the realities of a knife assault, the thinking that should be done ahead of time to be prepared and laying the ground work for them to have the skills and understanding of the principles to make this simple approach work.

The first day will remain in what I call the Learning Zone and only introduce how to move to the Conditioning zone.

The second day we will cover all the remaining material in the book including situations where you are caught by surprise and the knife is used as intimidation as well as using improvised weapons.

The main part of the second day will be working the Conditioning Zone and teaching how to build the needed response into a tactical habit. There are certain factors that simplify your choices in this deadly encounter. If all goes well by the end of the day they can slip a little into the testing zone to see where they need to go as they continue to work the material later.

By the end of the two days they will have everything they need to continue training and preparing for a knife assault. At that point it will be up the them to put in the time and work to build what is needed but the London people are super people so I know they will. And not to mention they have a complete reference because the book covers the entire program.

[Rick Wilson]

The first review is on Amazon - Thank you, Shawn.

5 out of 5 stars on Amazon review

“The best training you can get without being there.”

Ever since I was attacked by a person with a knife, I have taken numerous knife defense courses and training. There is a lot of training out there that does not grasp the reality of a knife attack. There are many people and martial art instructors that do not grasp that there is a difference between fantasy and reality. Rick Wilson knows the difference. Rick Wilson's knife defense system is very reality-based. The concepts and the training drills presented in this book will increase your reaction time when attacked with a knife. I also love how Rick separates the principles and techniques for if you are law enforcement/ security or if you do not have that duty to control your attacker.

If you are a martial art instructor and want to teach your students skills and techniques that actually work in real life - Buy this book !!
If you are a person that is becoming increasingly concerned with the random violence today and want to learn how to protect yourself or your family members - Buy this book !!

Shawn Baker
Control Tactics Instructor
Edmonton Alberta

http://ctsscanada.ca/

The Second Review on Amazon:

I don’t know who wrote the second review of my book “Watch Out For The Pointy End” but I truly appreciate it – thank you.

5 out of 5 stars:

“Definitely Worth Reading”

I've studied martial arts for years and still learned a lot about knife attacks I didn't know. I just wish I had this book when I first started training.

[Rick Wilson]

Now available for Kobo E-readers: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/watch-out-for-the-pointy-end

Another very kind 5 out of 5 Stars review on Amazon too:

"Rick’s book accurately reflects his encyclopedic knowledge of human kiniseology and the realities of facing a hostile with an edged weapon. If there were 10 stars this book would rate that score. Looking forward to his next book!"

[Rick Wilson]

The gentleman who posted the review messaged me which I appreciated. He is a FMA/Combatives instructor in Ottawa which makes me appreciate his review even more.

On Amazon.ca

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great resources for teachers and the serious student
July 29, 2018

Rick Wilson has written an excellent book on empty hand responses to knife attacks. The language is clear and precise. Favouring a technical vocabulary rather than the terminology of a specific martial art, Mr. Wilson has written a book accessible to both martial artists and defensive tactics teachers regardless of their training background. Mr. Wilson proposes a curriculum in which proper body mechanics are emphasized and the responses taught are principle-based and layered in a progressive fashion. This book should be a welcome addition to the library of anyone teaching or looking to learn knife defence skills.