Knife Attack vs. Old Man With A Cane 

I'm an almost 86 year old woman who walks with a cane after breaking my hip. My advantage is I practiced Krav Maga for 4 years in my late 60s early 70s. I live in a dangerous part of the world where sadly knife attacks are not uncommon, and terrorists target the feeble. Thanks for showing me how still not to be a helpless old biddy. It may not help in the event, but it would give me a sporting chance.

I used to work in some pretty bad neighborhoods in Brooklyn NYC. The best advice I have heard is this: Carry a bunch of $1 bills no more than 10. If you are attacked, you should run but if you cannot throw the $1 bills on the ground and then run. They want your money, not you, as they scramble to pick up the money you can make your escape. Similar strikes in Escrima which I studied with Professor Visitacion. Thank you for the video . New friend of your channel. Blessings to all

Hi, I live in the UK and am 71 years of age. I have an arthritic let hip so I use a walking cane when going for walks. I made my own cane from ash so that it would be the correct height for me and the handle would be comfortable as I have a slight disability in my right hand. Watching your videos has assured me that my cane is very suitable for self defense. It weighs about one pound but is very strong. i have practiced the 5 basic moves and I found them reassuring as the cane feels capable of inflicting disabling injuries very quickly and giving me time to escape. So many thanks for these videos.

I’m 60. Crippled up with arthritis. Studied Kali in my youth. Still have passion for it. You’re cane defense videos are really great. The cane I purchased from your business is one of my favorite possessions. An incredible weapon, and on those bad days a great cane. 🙏

To facilitate running off in a serious threat situation - I carry an extra wore-out billfold that is filled with old Monopoly money - it will be sacrificed in the event of danger by tossing it away from my intended escape route.

The only time I have been attacked by a big guy wanting to do me serious harm, the guy came charging at me and I poked him hard in the solar plexus with the point of my umbrella ( I'm a great believer in the point beats the blade). He lost interest in attacking me and I went shopping for a new umbrella. Although I did not realise it at the time, his forward momentum added to the powder of the lunge and I don't believe swiping from the side would have been effective in this case.

Keith, I luv these additions and are I’m sure that others do also. We all have our own unique reasons why and how we defend ourselves and our families. For me, my retreat would be slower than a fast walk and a little faster than crawling. Therefore, my life depends on me holding my ground, probably that last advisable technique. I have no choice and I’m sure that many have the same mobility issues. Your videos have put the odds strongly in our favor. Thank you Keith, I never let my issues prevent me from doing what I want to do. Keep ‘em coming and I do want to add to my collection of four canes from you. Like you, they are amazing!!

Keith Melton was not messing around with that training cane, could you imagine the effectiveness of a real cane in that situation.

Great video Keith. Thanks a million to you and your son.

Great moves. Thank you very much.

Nice video. I first the "180 degree" defense at a demonstration with Chuck Norris many years ago. I teach that concept to my students today. Nicely done

I LOVE the Humor in your videos (the great content too) Greg P

Fantastic, was curious how the cane would be employed, then seeing the power and technique, really drove home how good a cane is, am catching up with all the videos, great work, many thanks

As instructive as always Master Melton. In this crazy world we're living in, attackers can even target someone like your son Luke. I love the fact that you're pairing the defense routine with a very strong verbal command = Best way to draw attention to the situation and hope that help arrives ASAP. Keep making videos, they're always instructive. Greetings and salutations from North of the Border !

Love these videos.

Awesome as always! 👨‍🦯

Nice video.

thanks great tips ! !

I like this. Thanks.

The reach advantage over a knife is substantial, under estimate the power of a big stick to your own detriment!

I’m a geezer and fit a victim profile visually by how I walk. I think I’m not in a position to take anymore injuries. I bought a training cane from Cane Masters, a 1” hickory. It is a great tool and I use it to push, pull and generally move stuff around the shop and it is indestructible. I figured that when I use it like that , I get used to how it increases leverage in anything I do. I have a heavy bag in the shop that sometimes I do a surprise attack on and have accidentally hit myself on occasion, making me appreciate its lethality. I sure hope I never have to use it to stop someone from attacking but am confident it is the right tool for that when I practice your techniques. Thanks!

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That’s a bad ass room man.

Hi Keith. Thanks for another interesting video. From my training and experience what’s your illustrating the year as Kane self-defense most people would call Muaythai stick fighting. That’s where I learned your figure8 and all your basic moves that you illustrate here.

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Love you :)

My dad trained paratroopers in knife. I asked him about knife fighting. He said “I am against it.”

Thanks. I am 75 1/2 years old and I like the moves you demonstrated. This does look effective to drive off an attacker! The Old Man Cane Defense is something I need to learn more about. How do I find out more simple ASCD strikes?

In a fight, I'd take a cane over a knife every time. Another great video.

I'm on the first scenario with ya, Keith. RUN. 77 yrs. Young? Wow. Looking good.

Nice god bless

I think it's one thing, one very important thing, that he forgets to mention. DO NOT HESITATE! The cane is only good at a distance. If you hesitate and the attacker gets really close to you, the stick want do much good. It's like walking behind a horse. Either you keep a good distance or you stay really close. Cause if the horse decides to kick, big distance means out of reach, really close means a push instead of a kick.

teach'n , respect

I notice you went for the attacker's unarmed arm. Is that what you recommend? I was taught "disarm, disable", so I'd would target the attacker's armed arm.

no mention of hooking the knife hand? if their knife arm is in front of them, shouldn't you be able to hook it and redirect or disarm? much like how one would use a scythe to redirect a sword

I studied martial arts overseas back in the 70s. But I did not REALLY learn how to fight until I did a short stint in prison. Im an older, wiser guy now. Yes I can use a cane for self defense, but id do it differently from what Im seeing in YT videos. A lot of this stuff is " dojo ballerina " stuff like I saw in martial arts.

You are a good kid Luke. If my dad asked me to let him swing a cane at me I don't think my answer would have been yes. :)

I like how, as you were doing the pre-emptive strike, you were also engaging your voice LOUDLY! I would suggest yelling "fire" instead cause everyone hearing that will take notice . . . Everyone likes a good fire! Lots more witnesses that way! 😂

I've never even wanted to own a cane. UNTIL NOW.

Thanks, I used my homemade can for self defense Halloween 2021. One hit to the balls,the next to the shin.

"Cannot get through" = "Harder to get through"

The winner of a knife fight is the one who bleeds out last in the ambulance

Luke always looks apprehensive and very worried about what's coming.

Thank You for sharing this, but I have 1 question. Why do you not use the hook to clobber the attacker? Is that a bad idea ?

A great idea is to take a old wallet put a bunch of singles maybe a couple of fives in there... Some of those plastic sample credit cards you get in the mail.. someone robs you take out the dummy wallet. Toss it past them onto the ground.. when they go to get it run away...

How do you measure your canes? I have an old Cane Master's cane, but I forgot what size I ordered. I've thought about getting another one, but I'd like to know how to get the same size.

The problem I see, is if someone coming at you, knows how to actually use a knife... I also psemi-practice what used to be called, "Cane Jitsu" a term coined by Mr. Shuey.

Wouldn't you have more power if you used both hands on the cane?

I carry a fearsome blade l bought two edge with wooden ball handle..also hav a wooden ice climbing ax with steel tip cane length..y not also crack a kneecap or shin bone .

Most people don't even realise that a cane can easily disable or kill someone if used effectively and of course, the cane has to be of good quality and well-made. In Moses's time, men particularly sheep headers would walk with a long staff with a hook on the end to hook sheep quickly by the neck but it was just as effective in hooking and beating bandits with it LOL As a veteran, I have used, stones, sticks, shovels and rifles to beat off attackers LMFAO, so if you don't have a cane look around for a good stick or anything solid.

Beware the man who walks with a cane but no limp.

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What happens if it not a kid who works for you and he decides to take 1 hit so he can capture and control the silly flailing walking stick then stabs you so many times you can't even be stiched shut?

How to deal with a leveraging arm?

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Another 'whacking' good vid.

How about a collapsible cane use?

Luke knows the pain from The Kane😅 I'm sure he got the cane a few times growing up

Forehand and backhand strikes!!!

The man with the cane runs away?

If you are already old and you can't run very well never turn your back and run away. Throw the money first maybe and then try to leave while they're picking money off the ground. The important thing is to hit that guy as soon as any part of him is close enough. If you hit someone anywhere from the elbow down with a cane even one time it may break his bone and disable his grip strength in his knife hand. If you were going to train five strikes like that then your best bet would be three strike burst. How fast can you hit somebody with that came three times that's the magic number that's the magic question. Slowly work on your form and get your strength and practice those 5 strikes in form mode then go to application mode and strike three times fast.

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Did you rent Tony Stark's basement to film this? 😂

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I am 69, and I thought about a cane, but would it attract attention that one is old and vulnerable.

When I have one of my canes at hand, an aggressor will only suffer serious damage. I am a former martial artist, but I am also 90 years old.

Answer: a handgun!

Practice the figure 8 while un holster ing a 357 hehe

Best method don't be there when it happens

I have 19th century sword cane. I stopped using it because it is a Concealed weapon no longer legal. You can use a cane or walking stick without penalty. In the state of Pennsylvania in which I live it is considered a legal carried weapon without a necessary permit unlike a firearm. I'm disabled veteran with EOD background.

No, I don't want to be gone, I want to break every bone in the aggressors body. Which I definitely will do.

One word (canegun)

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My name is cane.

Nothing stops a knife attack better than a model 1911.

I'm 56 with Parkinson's disease uhm have a four legged walking device, knife and a1911😮

Lets get real; what 70 year old is going to outrun an 18 year old?!?! Feel me? Not me. I don’t run anywhere for any reason, I just can’t.

This guy has never been in a fight.

Canes are ilegal for self defense here in Chile.😭

This is pure entertainment! hahahaha. I just hope nobody takes it to the streets. A fairly skilled knife handler would laugh himself to death though!

In reality you ideally either want a gun or a very, very strong relationship with your creator if you can't get away. If a guy is motivated and willing to eat a couple of whacks with a stick, you're in a very bad situation.

Here's what bothers me about this. You are a mobile older man. I am younger than you, but I genuinely need a cane to walk. I am in so much daily pain I don't even think I could swing a cane that hard. I would likely lose my balance and fall down. Then I would be cooked. Your wooden canes seem fantastic though.

I like that when you were using left hand you had left foot forward. if you were using right hand the right leg should be forward. most people are right handed. (for me personally my right arm is better in certain things while my left is better at others). if someone right handed would be attacking with a knife if they would attack the way they would attack unarmed person they would have their left foot forward like shown here. if they would be attacking like you would attack an armed person they would have their right foot forward. under those circumstances if you are using your left hand you should definitely have your lead foot outside their lead foot. if you are using your right hand and the attacker is using right hand also but have their left foot forward like your son had in this video. I'm not sure what would be the right position of the leg. on one side having your lead (In this case right) foot outside of his lead leg (in this case left) and circling towards your right and having bladed stance would allow you to be for the most part be safe from his knife hand. the problem is that although you have plenty of chance to attack his left side. it will be slightly harder for you to atack his right side where he carries the knife. however I would still choose to have my lead leg outside or level to him and you do not want to have your lead leg inside because that is where you are in most danger. if fighting with your left hand as shown here you should probably always be circling to your left (opposite to what you would be doing if you were using your right hand) because if he is right handed and in same position as your son was if you are far enough away you can keep him at bey and you might even hit his right arm and disarm him. although he will be holding it back so other targets might be preferable. but his best option to close the distance is to put his right foot forward and attack you with his right hand armed with a knife. and if he does that you want your lead leg to be outside of his lead leg (your left outside his right) and be circling to your left. that will keep you relatively safe from his knife and give you a good shot at him. I think in most circumstances you would wish to hit his right hand (the one that carries the knife) to disarm him and then go from there. (that last part is pretty obvious so I'm probably not telling you anything new but I thought that it might be worth mentioning)

Nope. Closing in quick with a knife; you "might" be able to swat once the cane technique . CQC, not advised.

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Do not follow this advise. You are defending your life, not trying to win a baton twirling contest. ALWAYS, two hands on the cane. Left hand on crook facing in of the cane and the right about a 1/3 way up the shaft. Left hand against the chest. I don’t know who this guy is, but his technique is terrible and sounds made up. I suspect he’s selling training videos as well as canes. Right foot forward with 60% weight on the back left foot. Practice trusting and hitting a target to gain speed and learning proper distance and coming back to the defensive balanced position in a single motion. You are not Delta Force so perfect through practice what are the most effective moves. Your task is to take the bad guy out of the fight as quickly as possible. The skull is very thick and strong. It can be moved out of the way of a blow much faster than the body mass. You may even fracture an arm that attempts to blocks your blow but this will not take the attacker out and only hurt hours later when his adrenaline levels come back down. Thrust to the body, solar plexus, throat or face. Practice thrusting and retreating back to the neutral stance in one motion. Allow the attacker to initiate action and you respond from your balanced defensive position. The aggressor is always the one off balance and committed to the attack instead of the response. Don’t get into a dancing contest that takes you out of your balanced defensive stance. Your remaining calm and non-aggressive but in a defensible position may dissuade the attacker much better than screaming and you attacking him like a crazed chimpanzee. That only demonstrates the one thing you don’t want to demonstrate in that situation: FEAR. Your best chance of controlling the situation is to control yourself. If there’s a knife attack one simple TWO-HANDED swiping motion down across the wrist or hand (which is the weakest point of the arm full of nerves) will dislodge the knife. If you do move in, do it with short sliding steps that keeps your balance. Keeping your left hand back to block does nothing unless your arm is wrapped in a magazine or something. Not a bad idea but you may have left your NatGeo home. If you do block a knife blow with your left arm you will most likely bleed; and when you see that you will go into shock and it’s over. Trust me. Striking the attackers arm with a well coordinated TWO-HANDED grip is your best defense. A two-handed grip is not only more stable and controllable but it allows an average person to accelerate the cane much faster with short strokes. Long frantic engagements get more complicated and you need to avoid that at all costs because it will only lead to an unpredictable situation that you are not prepared for. This is probably your first experience in this but not your attacker’s first rodeo. KEEP IT SIMPLE! No ones wrist is strong enough to twirl a cane in a figure eight for very long. This is silly and a panic move that will disrupt your focus. Don’t waist energy by flailing with no object in mind. Your best chances are to stay as calm as possible. You’re goal is to damage the attackers ability to engage, not lead a marching band. You’re not there to scare your attacker off by appearing crazed but to do maximum DAMAGE with the least effort and expenditure of energy. In the last video I saw about the strength of canes, our, “cane master,” was taking a lot of time twirling the cane around before striking. This might look good in a Kung-Fu movie, but if you are determined to just strike the attacker on the top of the head (dump) then raise the cane over your head right away like real Samurais do. But you’re not a real Samurai. I’m not a troll but dislike BS to sell products especially when it could be dangerous. Sounds like he’s also selling training videos...just a guess. Before you waist you money on these, find out what his background is and by whom he’s accredited as a, “CANE MASTER.” (He probably sells CANE MASTER doboks or gis as well.) Having watched two of these RU-vid adds so far (and that’s what they are) being into martial arts myself and seeing him in action, sounds like a lot of made up bullshit to me. Do buy one of his canes, however. A strong hardwood cane is the only good advise I’ve heard so far from this source. I have one myself and it’s one of those, “medical,” types he tries to talk you out of, but then again, I’m not into fancy twirling but performing fast decisive action. Remember , hopefully and most likely, 99.9% of your use of the cane will be AS A CANE, so get one for that function first and one that you just like the look of that is comfortable for supporting you weight, NOT FIGHTING OFF NIJAS.