_{Avoidance is Key}

The core of our training starts with Prevention & Avoidance. This means always being aware of your surroundings and, more importantly, knowing when to remove yourself from potential threats. Recognising danger early can be as crucial as any physical technique we teach, because the safest fight is the one you never have to engage in.

_{The Power of Voice}

Using your voice effectively can be a powerful deterrent to attackers and a beacon of warning to others. Here’s what to do:

• Be loud and clear: Shout specific warnings such as "knife," "stay back!," or "danger."
• Point out the danger: While alerting others, point towards the attacker so everyone knows where the threat is coming from. This helps prevent confusion and directs attention appropriately.
• Direct others: Use your voice not only to alert others but also to direct them towards safety. This might include shouting commands like "exit here" or "call the police."

_{Engaging Only When Necessary}

At Team TKM, we teach techniques specifically designed to counter armed attacks. These techniques are taught with the understanding that they are used solely as a last resort:

• Distraction tactics: We train our members in how to distract an attacker if there are absolutely no other options available and the threat is imminent.
• Control and neutralise: Techniques focus on how to control the attacker’s weapon-bearing limb and neutralise the threat quickly and efficiently.

_{Knife Defence Tactics Seminar}

Join us for some comprehensive knife defence tactics seminars in 2025, led by Krav Maga Expert, Nick Maison. This seminars will focus on early-stage knife threats, offering strategies for compliance, prevention, and active defence.

During these three-hour seminar, you will:

• Learn practical solutions to basic knife threats that occur early in the timeline of an attack.
• Practice compliance methods to manage situations where fighting may not be necessary.
• Engage in prevention techniques to avoid escalation.
• Train in fighting solutions for when engagement becomes unavoidable.

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Open to All:

This seminars welcome participants of all skill levels, from beginners with no prior experience to seasoned martial artists. It is open to anyone aged 14 and up. Under 18s must have parental consent. With ample support and guidance from our experienced instructors, these seminar offers a supportive environment for learning how to limit your chances of injury during a knife threat incident.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your existing skills with practical, real-world self-defence techniques, this seminar is an excellent opportunity. Join us to boost your confidence and ability to protect yourself and others in many situations.

_Conclusion

Training at Team TKM is about making smart decisions as much as it’s about physical defence. Our approach is grounded in real-world scenarios, focusing on staying safe through avoidance, attracting attention to protect yourself and others, and understanding when physical defence is the only option left.

We hope to see you at one of trial clases or events soon.

Team Total KM.