Knife fighting is brutal, practical, and historically widespread, taught to soldiers as a last-resort skill.

Throughout military history, edged-weapon training has been included in close-quarters combat curricula, and World War II was no exception. Soldiers were trained in simple, effective knife techniques both to increase survivability in chaotic encounters and, when necessary, to silently deal with sentries.

At Battalion Martial Arts York, our Knife Fighting module draws on several different national systems and approaches. We train exclusively with safe, purpose-built trainers, helping students develop hand-eye coordination, effective footwork, quick decision-making, and the ability to manage distance under pressure.

All of these skills transfer directly into bayonet, stick and unarmed combatives to build a solid martial foundation.