When
a weapon is involved in a combat encounter, the situation
and possible consequences are certainly far more serious
than a common fist fight. One must definitely use
his wits in a more clever manner to reduce the threat
and equal the playing field.
The
specific weapons defense strategy taught only at the
A.C.K. guides a student's actions in the safest most
effective manner possible to deal with a weapon attack.
The
following is a technical bulletin from a course manual
concerning weapon defense training. Being prepared,
with a plan to follow, keeps the martial artist 'at
cause' and directing the situation, instead of being
the victim and 'at effect.'
