Taktische Messerabwehr, by Johannes Renninghoff

A knife can be deadly. And it has long been a common threat. However, a study conducted by the Hesse Police Tactical Training Unit at the University of Applied Sciences for Public Management and Security has shown that as little as 4 to 5 hours of training can increase the chances of survival for people who find themselves in a confrontation involving a knife.

But how do you go about it? “Tactical Knife Defense” is divided into five days of training. In addition to practical examples—such as attacks on law enforcement officers or the knife as a threat in a domestic setting—the training includes sections on defense techniques that are easy to understand and practice. For civilians, running away remains the best recommendation when encountering a knife-wielding assailant. But that isn’t always possible. In such cases, a life-or-death struggle can quickly ensue. The book also explains the legal framework for legitimate self-defense.

“Tactical Knife Defense” combines a study with practical training instructions. The author is the highly experienced and widely recognized former police operations trainer EPHK (ret.) Johannes Renninghoff, formerly of the Hesse State Police. A highly topical subject with many practical tips for law enforcement training and civilian self-defense.

"Taktische Messerabwehr" by Johannes Renninghoff, S.Ka.-Verlag, Softcover, DIN A5, 352 pages

On this topic, we also recommend the SPARTANAT Black Book "The Knife" by Mario Nowak.