"I am teaching you to fight without weapons for two reasons. First, because there are times when you will be without a weapon. Second, because in training for such conflict you will learn about pain without getting broken, and you will learn about rage without killing." She held up her hands. "These are poor weapons. When we fight we fight to win. This--" From nowhere six inches of gleaming steel appeared in her hand. "This is a better weapon. However, I can punch you with my fist and you will learn a lesson. The knife`s lesson is short and terminal."