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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.
Empty Hand Knife Defense (POSA)
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The purpose of this program, featuring Ralph Mroz, is to familiarize officers and command staff abbot the trends in active shooter/terrorist events, help them understand the nature of emerging threats and suggest pals and training that will minimize the loss of life in these events.
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.
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