Many instructors teach to block first before countering a weapons strike. Instead, it may be more effective to strike directly at your attacker's hand.
Jeet Kune Do | Escrima | Knife | Weapons | Self Defense
This progression drill starts with movement to avoid someone attacking with a weapon. After you understand the footwork, use counter-striking to negate your opponent.
Jeet Kune Do | Escrima | Knife | Weapons | Self Defense
The final drill of this series focuses on defending yourself when the knife is pressed against your neck from behind. It is best to avoid finding yourself in this position, but these are a few ideas that may help.
Knife | Self Defense | Weapons
The first drill of this series focuses on a knife threat pressed up to the neck. Use the fact that action is faster than reaction to successfully defend yourself.
Weapons | Self Defense | Knife | Takedown