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How to deal with a bad day
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Coach Bob Lindsey of Verbal Defense & Influence talks with Police1 Editor In Chief Doug Wyllie about techniques officers can use to get through a bad moment or a bad day.
Throwback: 'Defense Tactics' circa 1960
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A 1960 FBI hand-to-hand combat training film.
Best knife defense video ever
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A hilariously over-the-top police training video regarding knife defense tactics.
Verbal Defense & Influence Trains Officers to Keep Cool
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Verbal Defense & Influence trains officers on listening and keeping situations calm.
Spear System - Sudden Attack
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Tony Blauer demonstrates in detail several effective techniques for countering close-quarter attacks as an officer.
Cop protects First Amendment
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A video on a police officer defending the First Amendment.
Drill Combinations
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Learn how to defend against punching attacks with these effective drills demonstrated by martial arts instructor Diana Rathborne.
Figure Four & Straight Arm Bar Takedown
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Diana Rathborne demonstrates the straight arm bar takedown to the figure four, beginning from a control position.
Elbow Combat Tactics
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Kevin Dillon demonstrates how to perform an elbow set which can be used as a combative exercise. Elbow sets can be helpful during violent physical encounters.
Michael Janich: Applying Edged Weapons
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Betsy Brantner-Smith talks with Michael Janich, Special Project Coordinator at Spyderco. Michael explains how to use the knife as a utility tool but also as a weapon when applying defensive tactics.
Dan Marcou: Sankyo
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In this video, Lt. Dan Marcou demonstrates SANKYO, an Aikido defensive technique that will immobilize an attacker without causing injury.
Diana Rathborne: Ground Strikes
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What used to be the common criminal may now be a trained fighter. In this segment, Diana Rathborne demonstrates how to better defend yourself with some basic defensive boxing techniques.
Diana Rathborne: Inside arm drag
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What used to be the common criminal may now be a trained fighter. In this segment, Diana Rathborne demonstrates how to better defend yourself with some basic defensive boxing techniques.
Reality Training: Crowd Control
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In this video, Dave Smith stresses the importance of watching your defensive tactics techniques, particularly with a baton, in order to avoid negative coverage from the media.
Michael Janich: Defending Against an Edged Weapon Attack
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Betsy Brantner-Smith sits down to speak with Michael Janich of Spyderco about defending yourself in the case of an edged weapon attack. Michael explains that "knifers" are going to attack you in the way they find the most convenient for them. He has looked at the counterknife tactics of other cultures to come up with advice for both uniformed and correctional officers.
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