Tactical Folding Knife 101: Self-Defense Training for Beginners
📅 Aug 9, 2025 | Saturday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Trigon Tactics, 84-33 Jamaica Ave, 2nd Flr, Woodhaven, NY 11421
Learn practical knife skills designed for real-world self-defense.
This Knife 101 introductory course is perfect for qualified civilians with zero experience in knife training or self-defense. You’ll learn how to confidently carry, deploy, and use a tactical folding knife for personal protection through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on training.
⚔️ This is the civilian version of our law enforcement/military edged weapons program.
What You’ll Learn
- Knife laws & legal considerations in NY
- Choosing the right knife for self-defense
- Drawing from concealment under pressure
- Basic grips, stances, and carry positions
- Defensive techniques: parry, block, counter
- Target areas (lethal & non-lethal)
- Knife disarming & close-quarters drills
- How to respond when attacked—armed or unarmed
No live blades will be used. All equipment is provided.
Instructor: Sonny Mayo
Founder of Trigon Tactics with 40+ years of edged weapon training. Trusted instructor to NYPD, federal agencies, and U.S. military units.
Course Details
- 🕐 Check-in: 12:45 PM
- 💵 Investment: $150
- $50 deposit to register & $100 cash due on day of class
- 👖 Attire: Cargo pants or jeans, sturdy belt, sneakers
- 🪪 Must be: 18+, U.S. citizen or green card holder, no felonies, not on antidepressants
- 🎓 Pre-requisite to our Advanced Edged Weapon Courses
🚫 Deposit is non-refundable but can be applied to any future Trigon Tactics course within 90 days.
Student Testimonials
“Absolutely necessary training for any law enforcement officer. Practical, real-world, and expertly taught.” – Vince S.
“As a Marine, I appreciated the mission-driven approach. I walked away with real skills.” – E. Murphy
“Sonny Mayo is one of the most trusted names in edge weapon training. Highly recommended.” – Michael M.
Questions?
📧 Info@TrigonTactics.com
📱 Call or Text: 718.717.6200
Spots are limited. Register now and train with NYC’s top weapons instructor.
