The Ramirez Knife Fighting System

Another fighting system that is taught in Dagang Kidlat is what I called the "Ramirez Knife Fighting System", in honor of the man who has developed the system, a simple yet practical knife defense system that is based on the natural movements of the blade. Master Ronald Ramirez, my second teacher and protege of the late Mang Ben, developed the system based on his experiences in streetfighting, pratical suggestions from his fellow friends in the martial arts, and his uncanny instinct to detect what movement works and what doesn't. This system is now included in Dagang Kidlat Martial Arts Center but taught only to advanced level students of the Center due to the wishes of Master Ronald. I do not claim that this type of system is the ultimate way knife fighting nor do I claim that it has no weaknesses. All knife fighting systems have their advantages and disadvantages, the only difference between this type of knife fighting with all the others is its simplicity and lack of flowery movements; which are present in most system. For now, five of my advanced students are currently studying the system. To those who wish to benefit from this system contact me through my e-mail address (ogartony@yahoo.com / tony@lightningarnis.com/dagangkidlat@aim.com).