Unarmed self defense against an edged weapon is perhaps one of the most popular topics in the martial arts but it also one of the most dangerous.

On the surface it may seem simple, just parry the attacking hand, grab the wrist, disarm etc. but when you add in the factor of surprise, adrenaline and the sheer unpredictability of an attack the likely hood of making a mistake increases tenfold and it’s that one mistake that could change your life forever.

So what are your options?

In this edition of Master Wong Techniques, the always colorful Wing Chun instructor breaks down what can happen in a scenario involving a person trying to steal your smart phone while wielding a knife.

Throughout the lesson you’ll learn what your safest option is, some common mistakes that could cost you dearly, counter attacks in the event that you’re forced to fight as well as weighing up whether fighting over a smart phone is actually worth the risk.

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More Master Wong Techniques:
How to defeat a bigger and stronger opponent
How to defend against an aggressive dog 

“Master Wongoriginally came to England at the age of ten as a refugee from Vietnam. He first took up martial arts as a result of being bullied at school. Starting his training with a Chinese Master in the UK, Sifu Wong progressed quickly in skill and after 5 years travelled to Hong Kong and mainland China to study with a variety of Chinese masters in his early twenties.

Training in a wide variety of martial arts has given Sifu Wong a foundation and skill level rarely seen in the martial arts world. It also allows him to provide a highly comprehensive teaching program for a great many students with differing requirements. This eventually led to the opening of the Master Wong Academy at Charles Street in Ipswich, becoming one of only a handful of full-time training centers in the region.”
[Source: Master Wong Academy]