Episode 7 – Knife Fighting

Leviathan & Behemoth spin their “random pick” wheel and land on one of Bobby’s old obsessions: practical knife combat. Both hosts admit they have zero real‑world knife‑fight experience—thankfully—but Bobby spent three college years training in the Burmese martial art of Bando under a knife‑specialist instructor he refers to as “James Coburn.” The result is part cautionary tale, part behind‑the‑scenes look at a subculture where rubber blades, backyard sparring, and Tactical Knives magazine all collide.

What’s inside

• Core principles – Death‑grip on the handle, “three‑strike” follow‑ups, and the brutal truth that in a real knife fight everyone gets cut.
• Training stories – 150 rounds of knife boxing for a white belt, backyard fight‑club sessions, and a public demo that nearly shattered a knife‑shop’s glass cases.
• Weapons & gear – Ka‑Bar combat knives, rubber trainers, mall‑ninja collectibles, and why flashy blade twirls drop your weapon faster than your opponent.
• Psychology of violence – How stress melts fine motor skills, why humility grows with every broken rib, and the “sheepdog vs. wolf” mindset of real protectors.
• Cultural detours – The Hunted movie clip, Deadliest Warrior memories, kukri folklore, and Joey’s short‑lived blog testing household items as improvised weapons.
• Avoidance first – Talking your way out, running when you can, and the long list of legal and moral headaches that follow “winning” a street fight.

Why listen

Curious why knife instructors drill thousands of reps, or what separates a “mall ninja” from a seasoned professional? This episode blends candid war stories, martial‑arts lore, and plenty of self‑deprecating humor—all without glorifying the blade. Pour a beverage (preferably one without ballistics gel) and learn why the smartest move is usually not to draw steel in the first place.