Counter-Offensive Knife Work with Paulo Rubio (GN)

Counter-Offensive Knife Work with Paulo Rubio (GN)

from $125.00

This immersive knife combatives course explores realistic, stress-tested edged weapon work. Students will examine criminal knife trends and behavior, train decision-making under extreme cognitive load, and develop both defensive and counter-offensive skills in mid-range and extreme close-range engagements. The curriculum blends evidence-based skill development with practical application—available as a one-day intensive (Saturday or Sunday) or a two-day full immersive seminar (Saturday & Sunday).

Seminar Highlights:

-Examination of criminal knife trends, statistics and behavior

-Mid-range counter offensive knife fighting 

-Managing extreme close ranges in a weapons-based environment

-Fundamentals of knife defense and counter-offense

-Decision making under extreme time constraints and cognitive loads

-Exploring Ecological Dynamics for knife work

Whether you're a martial arts enthusiast, military professional, or simply looking to expand your combat skill set, this seminar offers an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding and proficiency in close-quarters combat with a kukri..

Class both days will be from 10am-5pm

Students are encouraged to bring their own training knives but some loaner knives can be provided (these are first come, first serve).


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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR - Paulo Rubio (GN)

Paulo Rubio—widely known online as GN—is a knife combatives instructor and content creator focusing on practical edged-weapon training grounded in real-world performance.

Creds & Accolades

  • Founder of Snake & Dagger knife training content and methodology.

  • Certified TriCom edged-weapons instructor.

  • Practitioner and instructor of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (a combat-oriented Filipino martial art system).

  • Host and featured guest on knife and self-defense media, including The Knife Junkie Podcast.

  • Creator of educational modules such as Snake & Dagger Knife Sequencing on his YouTube channel, which explores close-range blade work and combatives.

Rubio’s approach emphasizes decision-making under pressure, contextual adaptability, and functional performance—translating traditional blade arts into usable frameworks for self-protection and real violence dynamics.