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Tag: Defensive Tactics: Page 3
Training
The Hands Have It: Protect Yourself From a Punch
The simple but effective hand position explained here is derived from a basic Taekwondo maneuver. I've also seen boxers like Joe Frazier and George Foreman use this "cover-up" very effectively as cover followed by a left hook. This technique will be a great addition to all other "cover-ups" you already have in your arsenal. Read Tony Pearson's full article here.
June 15, 2016
Patrol
Go For The Legs
Communications and sensitivity skills training are not enough. In fact, the third and critical component of training that should be mandatory for all law enforcement officers is defensive tactics.
May 4, 2016
Training
Balance Manipulation in Arrest and Control
The system, called "JET," is a product of the Jinsei Institute of Durango, CO, which maintains that the use of balance manipulation can decrease a subject's ability to move, resist, or escalate and give trained officers significant advantages during approach and contact.
February 29, 2016
Training
Real World Weapon Retention Tactics
Retention holsters have their benefits and can help you defeat some gun grabs, but all officers also need to know how to defeat the attacker physically during a gun grab attack.
January 29, 2016
Weapons
Instinct and Knife Attack Defense
It is ridiculous to think that an officer could take a single defensive tactics course that teaches specific techniques for knife defense and then be prepared for a knife attack.
September 4, 2015
Training
25 Ways to Make Police Training More Effective
Because police training is in the news we thought it was a good time to ask veteran officers and trainers how they would improve law enforcement training and make it more effective. The following is collected from the comments of more than a dozen sources.
April 29, 2015
Weapons
Winning a Knife Fight
How many times do we consider what we would do if someone introduced a knife into a fight in which we were already engaged? Do we have the ability to draw and fire? Can we create distance or even defend ourselves properly in order to survive the attack? These are questions rarely addressed.
February 11, 2015
Training
Fight from the Guard on the Ground
Let's discuss the best strategy to deal with the situation where you are forced to the ground by the arrestee, who ends up in your "guard" (on top but not mounted—simply between your legs).
February 6, 2015
Training
The Rear Wrist Lock
One excellent technique for gaining control of a resisting person that doesn't require you to take him to the ground or use a weapon is the rear wrist lock.
November 26, 2014
Training
Officer Safety Training Tip: Ideal Stance for Balance
Coach John Crouch of the Lab MMA Training Center in Glendale, Ariz., demonstrates the proper stance and foot movement to maintain your balance during a confrontation.
October 24, 2014
Training
Officer Safety Training Tip: Defending Against the Bear Hug
Coach John Crouch of the Lab MMA Training Center in Glendale, Ariz., demonstrates how to defeat an attacker who gets you in an underarm bear hug.
September 17, 2014
Training
Officer Safety Training Tip: Defending Against the Bear Hug
Coach John Crouch of the Lab MMA Training Center in Glendale, Ariz., demonstrates how to defeat an attacker who gets you in an underarm bear hug.
September 17, 2014
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