Defensive Tactics

Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought

A guide to proven control tactics, less lawsuits and building community trust through martial arts

Award-winning indie filmmaker Jason Harney’s new documentary provides the icebreaker for a discussion on priorities around police training and use of force

When instructors create a safety culture and invite their students to participate actively in that culture, the chances of injury are reduced exponentially

When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study

Would you rather have officers look good on the mats or perform in the field with greater proficiency?

Sankyo is a versatile technique that can be used as a come-along, takedown or control hold on a non-compliant suspect

Injury fears, liability management and public perception are just some of the hurdles to overcome

Continuum does not accurately describe police response options to resistance

Becoming proficient at the lost art of empty hand control is within your grasp if you have patience and commitment

Here is a quick way to incorporate skill-based, scenario training into your use of force training program

A program at the Pasco Police Department aims to explore techniques that may be more effective than what is taught at the academy

The level of control needed during this martial art is the same as when responding on a SWAT call

"Our mission is to train and equip Kansas LEOs with quality resources to handle potentially dangerous situations minimizing the risk of injury to anyone involved."

In developing the new training, the department looked into research of what works and sought to incorporate de-escalation at every step