Tag: Martial Arts

Training
Officer Safety and Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques can help officers take control of arrestees and de-escalate incidents quickly, reducing the chance of injury to police and subjects.
March 22, 2024
By establishing back control with the arrestee in the supine position, officers limit the arrestee's mobility and options, making it difficult for them to resist, access weapons, or attempt an escape.
Patrol
Charity Provides Free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training to Patrol Cops
“A blue belt level of knowledge is a night-and-day difference from someone who has no experience in jiu-jitsu. It's not even a fair fight at that point."
June 28, 2022
Adopt A Cop BJJ provides free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, through reimbursement, to patrol officers wanting to train until they attain a blue belt.
Training
Martial Arts and Officer Safety
Expertise in a martial art can help you end resistance and even attacks quickly and effectively, reducing risk of injury to you and the suspect.
April 6, 2022
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Training
Rear Waistband Disarming with Police Krav Maga
In a close-up encounter with a suspect who is drawing a concealed weapon, you are unlikely to outdraw him, but you can outfight him.
July 30, 2020
Standing close to the suspect and with your sidearm holstered you see him start to draw.
Training
Rear Waistband Disarming with Police Krav Maga
In a close-up encounter with a suspect who is drawing a concealed weapon, you are unlikely to outdraw him, but you can outfight him.
July 30, 2020
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Patrol
The Side Control Position and the Resisting Arrestee
These easy to learn and simple to use techniques can help you take a resisting subject into custody.
May 4, 2020
An officer can control an arrestee using side control by placing pressure to smash the arrestee’s diaphragm. (Photo: Ron White)
Training
Front Waistband Disarming with Police Krav Maga
If a subject you're approaching reaches for a gun in the front of his waistband, you can use these Police Krav Maga moves to disarm him.
March 19, 2020
Police Krav Maga (Police KM) can be used for overall DT as well as to disarm a subject reaching for a weapon in the front of his waistband.
Training
Teaching Control Tactics with Jiu Jitsu
Why the Marietta (GA) Police Department made Brazilian jiu jitsu training mandatory.
February 17, 2020
Jiu jitsu can be used as an effective technique for non-deadly force. This training is designed to reduce injuries to suspects as well as officers, and BJJ includes focusing on grappling techniques over striking.
Patrol
NM Deputy Also Well-Rounded MMA Fighter
When Harvey Park reports to his job each morning as a Curry County (NM) Sheriff's deputy, he has no idea how his day might unfold. As an MMA fighter, Park wants to present the same unpredictability to an opponent that he faces in his job.
June 8, 2017
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
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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
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MMA Training Series Mats
Zebra Mats
Zebra MMA Training Series Mats are constructed to provide superior impact protection. Whether you train in MMA, No-GI Grappling, or Jiu-Jitsu, these mats are perfect for sparring and grappling sessions.
June 25, 2014
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