Introduction to the Karambit - Level 1

Overview

This is a Level 1 introduction to the karambit, a curved blade used in Filipino Martial Arts, structured as a series of individually downloadable lessons. It opens with the fundamentals — grips, angles, and destructions — alongside background on the history of Filipino Martial Arts before moving into applied technique.

What's covered

Lessons progress through blocking and arm-wrenching at middle range, a block-and-eye-jab drill, and blocking a straight thrust; footwork including hourglass footwork and six-point stepping; and three empty-hand defenses specifically against a karambit attack.

Who it's for

Aimed at beginners with no prior karambit experience. The course is explicit about its purpose — this is training oriented toward practical self-defense and survival skills rather than sport or performance.

Key takeaways

• Core karambit grips, angles, and basic destructions
• Blocking technique against middle-range attacks and straight thrusts
• Footwork patterns built specifically around karambit defense
• Empty-hand responses for when you're facing a karambit unarmed