Master Karambit Fundamentals
for Real-World Defense

The first time our co-founder, Dr. Conrad Bui, saw the karambit in action was in martial arts magazines of the early 1990s, where they explained that this curved blade had been used for generations in Southeast Asian martial arts. By then, he had already earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and American Freestyle Karate and was a Colorado state champion in combat sports.

He was also a bouncer at a biker bar, where he witnessed firsthand the brutal reality of street violence.

But despite his extensive training…

“He Had No Idea How to Use the Karambit.”

The movies and myths surrounding the karambit made it look flashy, but when it came to real-world application, Conrad found that much of what was being taught about the weapon was impractical.

Many of the grips and fancy flips made it more of a liability than an asset in an actual fight. So, he dove deep into studying the traditional and modern uses of the karambit, learning from masters of the Indonesian styles of Silat and Kuntao, as well as the Filipino martial art of Kali.

After decades of research, practical training, and pressure testing, Dr. Bui (with his co-founder Patrick Vuong) distilled his knowledge into a program that cuts through the nonsense and gets straight to what works.

“The Karambit Can Be a Life-Saver—But Only If You Use It Right.”

The result is our EDC Karambit Course, where you’ll learn the meat and potatoes of wielding this unique weapon effectively and safely. No fancy tricks, no Hollywood nonsense—just practical techniques that could save your life in a violent encounter.

In fact, 90% of what you see in movies is just for show—you don’t need those overcomplicated moves to defend yourself. What you need is simple, direct, and powerful techniques that work when your life is on the line.

Here’s what we’ll teach you in the EDC Karambit Course:

1. How to Draw Your Weapon Under Pressure: When someone is attacking you, you need to get your blade out safely and quickly, and we’ll teach you how.
   
   
2. Transitioning from Empty Hands to Blade: Your hands are your first line of defense—learn how to switch to your karambit when the moment calls for it.
   
   
3. Retention Ring Know-How: The karambit’s ring is often misunderstood—learn when and how to use it effectively.
   
   
4. Folding vs. Fixed Blade: We cover the pros and cons of each and show you how to choose the right tool for the job.
   
   
5. Avoiding Flashy Grips That Can Get You Hurt: Some grips look good on paper, but in a real fight, they can leave you vulnerable—find out what to avoid.

We’ve stripped down all the unnecessary fluff to give you the most practical, no-nonsense approach to using the karambit for self-defense.

And All of This in Just 22 Simple, Easy-to-Follow Lessons!