subject: Gary Dill's Knife Theory [print this page] Professor Gary Dill is a well-accomplished Jeet Kune Do instructor who believes that a knife is timeless. It does not conform to trends because it is used in a number of ways. It is continually evolving to be a better kitchen tool and weapon.
Dill's knife theory is rooted on the principles of self-defense. He believes that about 98% of attacks are psychological. Hoodlums enjoy the ideas of power and control. They find happiness in other people's sufferings. They have the twisted mind of the criminals that need expert profiling to really know them.
Hence, by reversing the process of control and authority; these criminals are left with no choice but to turn away and leave. If attacked by someone who has been in the business of evildoing for so long, you would have to prepare yourself for a physical encounter.
Dill said that there are five knife grips namely: the hatchet, sabre, icepick, concealed and reverse. Each of these grips serves different purposes and is used in various scenarios. Jeet Kune Do practitioners would know what these techniques are. They should have taken these up in their respective JKD academies.
The second step of the theory can be summed up in one word: preparedness. As a victim, you should be prepared to fight for your life. Do not keep your knives in the deepest pockets of your bag or somewhere away from your reach. You are putting yourself in great risk if you need time to get your weapon ready.
Whenever you pull out your knife, be sure that you are willing to use it. Your weapon does not have a mind of its own. It cannot do the saving for you; it will only do what your body wants it to do. The final say is still up to you: do you still want to live?
Next, be prepared to face the consequences. You ought to know by now that to inflict pain on your opponent with the use of a knife, you have to be near enough to come in close contact with flesh. Therefore, without proper training on dodging, you would most likely end up being fatally wounded. The technique is to attack your opponent's body part that is closest to you. In most cases, the hands would be the easiest targets.
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