Knife fighting or fencing?
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Still with fencing. Done correctly you are less likely to get hurt.
647733
No. Fighting never really solves anything. The only reason to fight is for self defense.
644296
Difficult to do without getting cut. If someone is coming at you with a knife, you should probably get use to the idea real quickly than you're going to get cut somewhere. Take a coat or other heavy garment and wrap it around the hand and arm you don't use as much ( eg: I'm right-handed, so I would warp it around my left hand and arm ). \n\nCrouch slightly so you make less of a target and so both arms are out in front of you, elbows bent. Watch your opponent's eyes, not the kinife. Perhiperal vision will tell you if he's making a stab or slice at you. \n\nReach out with the wrapped arm and take a blow from the knife on it, simultaneously turning your other side in towards him. As you do this, bring your non-wrapped arm up over the knife arm, wrapping your arm around his. Use both arms and both hands to gain control of his knife arm, using your non-wrapped arm to hold his arm in place as you apply downward pressure ( as much as you can manage ... use your weight on it ) so that the arm breaks or dislocates. \n\nHe will almost always drop the knife. Make certain he is incapable of picking the knife back up again before you release him. Then release him, pick up the knife and tell him to be still and STFU!  :D\n\nNOTE: trying to disarm a knife-wielding opponent is dangerous in the extreme. Try EVERYTHING you can to placate your opponent before trying to disarm him.
197019
Inevtibly the harder sword is superior by fact that a razor edge will dull over time. Even worse razor edge like those found on samurai swords tend to be fragile and can break with an edge-on-edge contact. (Not that a japanese martial artist will try to block with his sword edge)
1098986
some martial arts and fencing are great for balancing and flexibility
561868
In my opinion it would be in New York.  There are many schools there and you can fence competitions year around to get your classifications and experience in any weapon or age group.\n\nThat said, there are good schools everywhere.  What you want to get, though is a good school with a good trainer, as well as a lot of students with whom you can mix it up and get experience. Also, the high density of fencers and competitions is important, too.\n\nI am fencing in St. Petersburg Russia now and love the variety and excellence...I see better 18 year old fencers here than anywhere else and I get to train with them even though they are international level and I am not.
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I am sure you can gain some information and maybe make contacts with throwers... There is a section on bladeforums.com for people interested in knife throwing.
520297
Most of the people I know who know fencing learned in college (clubs, p.e. classes, etc.).  Check out local colleges and schools in your area.
387351
Fight or Flight.. and all that....so?
628877
One has a knife and other has gun/bat\n\n\n\n--- LeeeN
776031
Challenge him to a fencing dual check yellow pages or on line for your nearest club If the man has any honour he is duty bound to except and best of all a legal sport (and as in any sport accidents can happen lol) good luck \np.s if he is a scoundrel with no honour and refuses your challenge just find the thing he loves most and kill that instead. (disclaimer- please ensure you ask us prior to the killing so we can advise you on any legal repercussions)
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Learn to defend yourself.. martial arts, or keep a brick in your purse, so when you swing it... ouch. Swiss army knives are good to have, as well, but only in close combat.... high heels and pointy toes are good. Screw metal onto your heel of the shoe. guys or girls. Metal hurts when you squish somebody's foot, it has happened to me... Preferably something sorta like tap shoes would work.
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Search the sites suggested above. Also have a look in martial arts magazines. Be aware that quality swords are not cheap. Do not use a cheap immitation sword for cutting practice as it will break into pieces. Be sure to buy a quality handmade sword. I'm guessing that you want a Japanese sword. If you are, look for one that is folded and heat tempered. A quality sword certainly won't break cutting paper ^ lol
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I guess "well fought, sir/madam" wouldn't be bad; but I understood that the traditional salute was supposed to say it all.  Fencing is a kind of substitute for real fighting, so you want to do anything you can to avoid giving offense or even hinting at anything offensive.  I'd stick with the salute, and learn to do it perfectly, as a mark of respect for both your opponent and the sport.  Good luck!
878407
cool idea, but how do we differentiate between what is and isn't a weapon?  are kitchen knives weapons?  i don't think so, but they're used in more than a few murders per year.  same goes with many other things, on down to a rock.
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A Ninja is a weapon by itself. Ofcourse, Ninja would win!
674698
It depends on the type of knife and where specifically in the state you are.  There are specific provisions of the state penal code that apply to having knives in public buildings, and on school and college campuses.  \n\nThe two main state laws that have to do with TYPES of knives are 12020 and 653(k) of the Penal Code.  The first outlaws certain types of knives, the second make possession of switchblade illegal.  Go to http://www.leginfo.ca.gov and do a search of "knife" or "knives" for other state laws.\n\nYou'll also want to search the County Code for LA County (and the Municipal Code for the city you are in) for additional restrictions.  Most cities and counties prohibit possession of a blade in public in excess of 4" regardless of location.  They may place additional restrictions if you are in a city park or attending a large gathering.\n\nA tip:  if you are ever asked by a police officer: "Why do you have this knife on you?"  Never, ever, say "for protection."  You should say something like "for utility purposes" or "it is a tool that I use when I need to cut something" or "for camping."