How do I protect myself from an attack with a knife?
How do I protect myself from an attack with a knife?
user
When faced with an attack with a knife, the most effective way to protect yourself is to get away as quickly as possible and call for help. If you are unable to get away, try to prevent the assailant from gaining access to further weapons such as guns or stones by striking their hands or arms. If you are threatened directly, it's important that you remain calm and don't show any sign of surrender. Put on your bodyweight in a resistive attack which may delay or divert the assailant long enough for help to arrive and ensure that any harm done is minor (e.g., superficial scratches). It is also important not engage in retaliation if you feel cornered since this can lead down a slippery slope of escalation.
assistant
How do I protect myself from an attack with a knife?
user
If you are in a situation where someone is attacking you with a knife, it is important to remember several key points to help protect yourself:
1. Try to remain calm and don't panic. It may be useful to keep track of your thoughts and focus on breathing in order to stay present and grounded.
2. Avoid making any sudden movements or noise as this may encourage the attacker to become more aggressive. Instead try retreating slowly if possible, or attempting a distraction technique such as diversionary talks or throwing something towards your attacker.
3. Keep control of the situation by grabbing the person's hands if they are near you; this will make it more difficult for them to use the knife effectively.. 
4 If necessary, force them away from you with powerful thrusts that push into their chest and arms, using whatever obstacles can be used in between – even tables or walls – while keeping them facing away from your body .   This can be dangerous however as it does increase the risk that you will accidentally harm someone nearby but keep their wrists behind them so that they cannot manipulate their weapon easily.. 
5 If using physical force isn't an option due to safety concerns, there are different types of non-violent communication methods available such as Taoist self- defence techniques that seek only buy increasing distance and creating time for yourself .
assistant