BJJ For The Street by Burton Richardson
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Knife Defense For The Street by Burton Richardson reviews
Knife Defense For The Street by Burton Richardson has 48 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.92 out of 5. 94% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from November 17, 2019 to September 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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Who reviewed Knife Defense For The Street by Burton Richardson
18 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 8 | 5.0 |
| White | 4 | 5.0 |
| Black | 3 | 4.67 |
| Purple | 2 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 1 | 5.0 |
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Burton Knife defense for the street
It complenyt all jujuitsu, and its very practical.
Excellent content
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Systematic Solutions to Real Scenarios
Richardson helped me a lot with this instructional to understand the problems of this dangerous weapons. And he offers solutions to them which he says work in his knife sparring.
Less flashy, more helpful
Sobering instructional - spends significant time pointing out how popular approaches aren't realistic (backed up with footage of actual edged weapon attacks).
ZPL
Great Material
great selfdefense
amazing course
Brilliant stuff very realistic and great way to train it. Believe me I know first hand.
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Knife Defense For The Street
Good video. Burt Richardson is the eternal student. When he talks about martial arts, I always listen.
The Best I've Seen Publicly Demonstrated!
I bought this for the express purpose of picking it apart and gleaning a small fraction of potentially useful information. I know JKD is scoffed at by more modern martial artists, but I do appreciate much of what they do, even if there is a ton of variety under their infinitely large umbrella. That being said, every single knife defence I've seen publicly showcased has major flaws and the instructors are obviously not pressure testing it or sparring it. Burton, being the scientist he is, has done a great job of closing the impossibly large gaps the average martial artist has when defending against a knife with empty hands. Every time I was going, "that's not going to work", he was explaining why he chose that option or how he flows into a more useful option or defends against typical counters. While I've trained slightly different methods, his are generally more easily utilized by people whose first response is to grab. This uses natural reflexes and builds on it. Sure, it will prove effective for some who aren't regularly training (the most important quality to recommending this technique), but he builds on this for those that want to increase their odds, defend against a stronger opponent, and defend others. I'd definitely highly recommend this training!
Practical edged weapon concepts
Excellent, simple, and real world tested.. these techniques offer sound tactics in dealing with edged weapons ina. Realistic way. Recommend for anyone who lives or works ina field where you may encounter edged weapon attacks
Awesome Knife Defense
Sound principles and fundamental techniques presented in an effective manner. Realistic expectations are set for potential encounters with bladed weapons and an easy-to-follow approach is provided for beginners and experienced fighters alike. Highly recommended for both military/law enforcement and civilians.
Realistic
Realistic insights into the difficulties of knife defense and how to train for it. Personally I found it better than traditional martial arts approaches (although not all that optimistic on being able to apply the techniques without a LOT of practice with different partners)
The best knife defense dvd
The fact that he breaks down real life situations make this amazing to break down. This is the best for instructors
Knife for the street
Definitely worth it
knife defence
great info well worth it
Knife defence for the streets
Interesting approach to knife defence. It is obvious that this have been created through hours and hours of sparring and hard training. However I find that the focus on disarming while standing up instead of taking to the ground first is somewhat un-intuitional for me and not the most straight forward way to go.
Excellent
A must have in your toolbox for these crazy times
Wasn't familiar with Burton, but after seeing he was associated with the Inoue brothers and Baret, it was a no brainer that he's legit. Awesome info on knife defense that makes sense and is proven against resistance in training. Highly recommended to have in your toolbox for these crazy times.
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great stuff
Burton
Excellent course. Highly recommended. Good instructor.
Instructor with decades of experience
It's always wonderful to learn from Coach Richardson. His videos are entertaining yet very informative. Coach Burton knows what he's talking about as he brings in his years of training in different arts and real life tested experiences to teach you no BS knife defense.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗knife defense
Very useful real knife defense
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Simple and effective
One of the most intelligent takes on knife defense I have seen
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Another Review Based on More Information
I have really enjoyed this video, and I think it is the result of careful observation and experimentation. That Richardson has developed truly effective techniques in a life-or-death struggle with a modern edged weapon has proof in a conundrum he briefly alludes to in the video--viz., why certain techniques seen in medieval European manuscripts don't quite cut the mustard modernly. I did some research, and I have found the reasons why. First, medieval European clothing was quite thick, consisting of wool and leather. Seondly, to get through these materials, sharply pointed daggers were required, These daggers (bullocks and rondel) were not edged and were quite long, thus leading to different, often immediate disarms. The great medieval Italian martial artist Fiore dei Liberi created a well-known treatise on dagger fighting, In it, he shows different defenses illustrated by masters (fellows wearing crowns). Richardson's defense is a hybrid of Masters Six and Seven (if I remember correctly). Then it dawned on me that through trial and error, Richardson has come up with THE defense for the modern knife that is edged and markedly shorter that its medieval counterparts. Weapons determine tactics, and a change in technique (tactics) was absolutely necessary because of a change in weapons. That Richardson developed a subtle change in technique through intense empiricism to a change in the weapon convinces of the validity of his efforts.
Honest about the knife self defense
I reccomend this video series about the knife fighting it is very honest about the self defense against the knife , very dettailed and possibile will open your mind about knife fighting and modern self defense .
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Highly recommended
The best tutorial for the topic i know. Burton is a passionate martial artist.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗I love the way Burton
I love the way Burton Richardson breaks everything down in such an understandable way. He is a great teacher and I am devouring his videos. Thanks and keep these coming!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Rank #1 among all the various knife defense systems out there
I've studied a number of knife defenses before. It's amazing to see how there are very different approaches to dealing with the knife. There are so many positions. In all the previous ones that I've studied, I always had doubts. This knife defense system that's being taught by Burton is outstanding. He is always honest about his techniques. He has taught in this course the pros and cons of each existing defense system, including the ***** in his armor as well as its remedies. What I like the most with his system is that it's all pressure tested. In this course, he will share sparring drills that will reveal the effectiveness of the style. It's an all out sparring, the closest but safest possible to a real knife attack scenario. This is a far cry from the silliness of most other trainings out there which will give one false confidence, costing one's life when actually attacked in the real world by uncooperative attackers. Knife defenses: 1. Run/escape - this is touched here, but not trained. C'mon, anyone can just train by sprinting every morning. Better yet, study parkour, but parkour isn't included in this instructional obviously. 2. Grapple with the knife - PRIMARY defense, very important and essential skill that everyone must and can acquire, regardless of strength and size. This is the focus of this instructional. EXCELLENT training, comprehensively covered here. 3. Strike the attacker - merely secondary and complementary. This has lower percentage of success, but may also come in handy. Barely discussed here. Just train Boxing or Muay Thai at some other place as a SUPPLEMENT to this course. This is my 2nd instructional from Burton. I wish I could meet him someday! Really good guy.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Simple, Brutal and Realistic
The realistic approach taken in this video series relative to the brutal nature of a short bladed weapon is something I've seen elsewhere: medieval European fighting treatises. You see, for example, the same two-handed control strategies on the attacking arm that prevent a reciprocal action and hand-offs. If you see the same or similar techniques once used in a world in which the King of France had to ban pointed knives at dinner parties due to the ****** and mayhem, you're looking at a course that's on the right track. Even in BJJ instruction where self-defense remains the primary focus--for example, those schools that trace their lineage back to Helio Gracie--dealing with weapons of any kind receives only minimal treatment. Knife defenses are few and trained in a highly unrealistic manner. This work is a major step in addressing this deficiency.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Best Knife Insructional I’ve Seen
Richardson gives a no-BS look at real world defense vs the knife. Best vid of its kind I have seen.
Burton Richardson Knife Defense video is the real deal
Its refreshing to see real, pressure tested techniques being taught by a one of the best instructors out there. Burton is the real deal, I've had the pleasure of attending many seminars and meeting many top notch instructors over my 40+ year martial arts journey and I can say that Burton Richardson is one of the most down to earth, no fluff, , top notch, as real as they get instructors available. These videos are great, and would be a plus for anyone looking for real, pressure tested strategies for dealing with edged weapons in a self defense situation. Highly recommended.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻No Nonsense
Nice to see a reality knife defense course like this on BJJFanatics. So much bull out there. You can see that Burton Richardson really gives you the real deal on this one.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great for BJJ practitioners
As a BJJ practitioner and especially as a black belt this instructional series really allows you to easily adapt your jiujitsu skills into a practical way to defend against a realistic knife attack. Highly recommend Burton Richardson's work for realistic street applications.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Excellent knife defense video
I have pressure tested this technique of stopping a knife and it does work. I have not found anything more reliable.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Important Info
This is the type of video that can make the difference in a bad situation. It is real self defense that could safe your life or someone else’s. Check our ego and put in the work.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤙🏻🤗Knife Defense...
A really difficult thing that Burton analyze under pressure testing like he correctly says. His course is one of the best way that I've watched to try to survive to this really bad situation that never comes easy. You better not see yourself in it! With Burton you're gonna enjoy and learn without doubt 👍�👍�
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Incredible work
A serious topic presented with humor, honesty and no ego. Great concepts that come from a master of Filipino martial arts, JKD, and BJJ... His preferred method to deal with a knife might surprise you. If you're an LEO... This is a MUST.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻B.Richardson is awesome
He gets back to the core of what we really need, No BS Self-defense, nothing flashy just basics that work. The video gives a nice breakdown for each section. Anything that Burton releases I will watch because he releases gold :first_place_medal:
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Realistic and practical applications that
Realistic and practical applications that can be used to save your life. Great book and video, I highly recommend them both.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome
Great stuff. Anybody know where to find that yellow rubber knife he uses?
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Well worth the price
Burton Richardson present a very difficult subject in a very clear, reasoned and practical manner. It is straightforward to test and practice the positions, transitions and drills. The instructionl is well structured and the material presented in a progressive manner
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Not a bad instructional opens
Not a bad instructional opens eyes up and gives some good instruction. One negative on first part 1 talks too much showing clips of real attacks . More instruction would have been better. Carl
Response from BJJ Fanatics👍🏻Crude and realistic
I loved this video, no matter how many years you have trained I believe knife defense is something most styles taught in a unrealistic way and Burton shows real examples of fights go . I knew some good techniques from Krav Maga but after the grips review I found out baseball grip is probably the best option. I have many DVDs from this site but seriously, leave your ego somewhere else and learn from this one because even a kid with a big knife can **** you, no matter which belt you are.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Well Worth The Price
Burton Richardson consistently provides some of the best, battle-tested material for effective street self-defense (empty hands or weapons) If you are at all serious about self-defense ... you can not afford to ignore this aspect of reality and just limit your skills to a scenario that doesn’t include defense against edged weapons.
Response from BJJ Fanatics😉👊🏼Excellent Resource
Detailed technique breakdown, and application of those techniques is informative, really good!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻How to survive a knife attack
Realistic approach to dealing with an attacker with a knife when escape is not an option. Honest about the extreme difficulty of surviving such encounters. Refreshing change to the usual Hollywood fantasies.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻
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