Defensive Tactics

"It's teaching officers how to effectively control suspects on the ground who may be noncompliant."

"Officers should have an hour of hands-on training a week."

If members of our profession continue to deliver indefensible blows such as those delivered in Memphis, the American police profession as we know it may very well find itself on the ropes.

To better inform policies regarding the training and use of VNRs by law enforcement, emergency medicine doctors published their latest research

Aside from the obvious benefits of the art itself, we are only beginning to tap into the full potential of what Jiu-Jitsu offers law enforcement officers

The program allows officers to train weekly in hand-to-hand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, refining skills and helping with confidence, discipline, health and wellness

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