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Hi,
I just returned from Spyderco's Martial Blade Craft training program levels 3 & 4
held at the Spyderco factory in Golden Colorado. I would have to say that the MBC curriculum is one of the best if not the best edged weapon course out there.
Saturday was Level 3 and started out reviewing levels 1 & 2 so that everyone was up to speed and on the same page. We went through the defensive zone theory and all the basic regular grip flow drills taught in levels 1 & 2. The main focus of Level 3 was the reverse grip applications.
Sunday was Level 4 and was focused mostly on combat applications. We learned the difference between casual and combat draws and openings. We also trained in low light and disadvantaged situations. Some new drills such as Hubud with and without a knife were added to our repertoire of drills.
In closing I would like to thank Mike Janich and his assistant Matt for being patient with some of us slow learners. Mike and Matt are always consummate professionals. I would also like to thank Sal Glesser and crew for being so gracious and giving us a tour of the factory and a look at some of the new knives in the works.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the defensive use of edged weapons.
Ray Smith
I just returned from Spyderco's Martial Blade Craft training program levels 3 & 4
held at the Spyderco factory in Golden Colorado. I would have to say that the MBC curriculum is one of the best if not the best edged weapon course out there.
Saturday was Level 3 and started out reviewing levels 1 & 2 so that everyone was up to speed and on the same page. We went through the defensive zone theory and all the basic regular grip flow drills taught in levels 1 & 2. The main focus of Level 3 was the reverse grip applications.
Sunday was Level 4 and was focused mostly on combat applications. We learned the difference between casual and combat draws and openings. We also trained in low light and disadvantaged situations. Some new drills such as Hubud with and without a knife were added to our repertoire of drills.
In closing I would like to thank Mike Janich and his assistant Matt for being patient with some of us slow learners. Mike and Matt are always consummate professionals. I would also like to thank Sal Glesser and crew for being so gracious and giving us a tour of the factory and a look at some of the new knives in the works.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the defensive use of edged weapons.
Ray Smith