In the face of danger, Jim advocates for the strategic concealment of a blade within the boot’s interior, ensuring it remains hidden yet accessible, allowing for an effective counterattack even from a compromised position on the ground.
How to protect yourself when bare hands are not enough.
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In this segment of Stand & Fight featuring former Green Beret and combatives expert Jim West, Jim discusses his strategy for concealed weapon use following an attack. He emphasizes the importance of positioning one’s body to keep the weapon out of sight until the moment of attack. One of his favored concealment spots for a blade is within the interior of his boot, ensuring it’s reachable even when he’s downed in a vulnerable position. Once grounded, he demonstrates his preferred points for deploying the knife or tool against an assailant effectively.