Silat blind knife fight

[yat_chum]

Steve Benitez - Silat blind knife fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr3rYrRcNQo
Is it actually possible to feel the opponents intention?

more clips at www.woma.tv

[John the Monkey mind]

Not that impressed, he told the guy how to aim and he had him come in, in a linear movement with a single attack. He only had to feel/hear him move and then he off centres with a step wile covering where he told the guy to move his arm. I don't claim any grate skill, but I think I could do the same. Might not use a sharp knife though lol Still fun demo.

[hardsteel]

how can a blind fight with knive when there is nothing to see? i mean he can't see the opponent?

[John the Monkey mind]

Yes but watch closely he already indicated where and how they guy was to strike so all he has to do is listen for the when. Its not that good a drill.

Although there is a good episode of mind body and kick bottom moves in which a escrima master was doing it blind folded and its a well established exercise for ninjutsu students to doge blows from behind.