Self Defense vs Combat Sport | What This SWAT Cop Fears

[@marks7480]

I’ve been training Muay Thai, jiu Jitsu, wrestling etc for 15 years. Also competed several times. Been a cop for 9 years and this guy nails it. I constantly stress to my coworkers to take up some form of martial art on their own time. Police defensive tactics training is mediocre at best and doesn’t truly prepare you for a real fight on the street. Not only that but being confident in your skills gives you a huge mental advantage and helps you through difficult situations while using less force.

[@Raiden4019]

To paraphrase Icy Mike from Hard2Hurt (collab WHEN): People who spend a lot of time focused on self-defense and 'reality-based' stuff will tell you that there is a MASSIVE divide between what's applicable in sport and the street. People who are really good at combat sports will tell you that there is NO divide between the two. Neither one is true. There is a divide, it's BIGGER than what the combat sports people want to admit (certainly big enough to warrant some specific training for), but it's not NEARLY as big as the self-defense nerds would have you believe.

[@LK-bz9sk]

All police should be trained by an expert like this instructor.

[@stuarthazard3162]

I know I say this everywhere, but this is part of my argument against the claim that sport karate is worthless crap when it comes to self defense or street fighting. At the very least, sport / point fighting gets the practitioner used to the situation of crashing into another person and keeping his/her senses about him/her. I have never been in a bona fide "self defense" situation, but I have worked in residential settings with civilly committed mentally ill and developmentally disabled people and had to participate in physically aggressive situations in which we had to restrain dysregulated individuals. I can say with certainty that people with sport martial arts backgrounds were far more aware and calm in these situations and were far less likely to create situations where people got hurt.

[@OldBadger1]

The big question is if you spar . How much and how hard. Karate, or any other combat sport can be deadly ,depending on method of training and mindset of the practitioner.( I have personally known a few Kyokushin "bad asses" with plenty of "Street" experience). It works ! Add some basic Wrestling and you are good to go in almost any SD encounter.

[@MrMattias87]

There's no doubt that training in a combat sport will prepare you mentally and physically for a real fight but you have to modify it to fit the reality of self defense. I think that's what this guy was trying to point out since he's a SWAT.

[@rabiesbiter5681]

Elephant in the room is that he's not like us civilians. He has the privilege of carrying weapons such as a baton that could be illegal for a civilian depending on jurisdiction. He's also not likely to ever be outnumbered, in fact SWAT officers prefer to be the ones outnumbering others. Therefore, sport sensibilities just make sense. Law abiding civilians are usually forced into a situation of extreme disadvantage. We're usually the ones caught alone and outnumbered. If we're lucky enough to live in a state that takes the second amendment seriously, we only have that equalizer available. If all you have are your fists and a gun, there is no use of force spectrum. And if you shatter your fist on your attacker's jaw and he (or his friend) is still determined to hurt you, now you only have one hand left, and not much chance of even using your gun. I'm not saying sport fighting is useless. I'm just saying that civilian self defense and SWAT use of force are worlds apart. All that said, the two camps can still be complimentary for a civilian. But you have to remember that as a civilian, if you're caught alone and taken to the ground, you'll end up IN the ground. Certain common BJJ habits will get you curb stomped if you don't have backup present. And if you fall back on gloved boxing habits, you will break your hand.

[@AGuy-s5v]

Sounds like you need to watch 'hard2hurt' and his take on the "bjj will get you killed in a streetfight" argument. With the plethora of videos on KZbin of street fights, alarmingly, no one gets stuck with needles. Not only that, the guy performing the takedown wins a large majority of the time. Don't believe me? Watch countless video after video of street fights where wrestling is involved and count how many times the guy who takes the other down wins and loses.

[@rabiesbiter5681]

@@AGuy-s5v I have watched that video. Yes, the guy performing the takedown wins a large majority of the time. Takedowns are great and you should learn them. Guard pulling is a great way for a third party to get your head kicked in. Jumping guard is suicide by random assailant. If your BJJ has a lot of takedowns, you're learning really good BJJ that can save your life, and you should be thankful for it and train it diligently.

[@attritionwarrior]

My brother, you are on point. Me and you share a similar mindset.

[@attritionwarrior]

@@AGuy-s5v fuck hard2hurt, you can learn more by actually watching or participating in prison fights or fights in various inner cities.

[@rabiesbiter5681]

@@attritionwarrior Thank you! You'd be surprised how many people don't know how to forearm block and don't know how to parry a punch. And you'd be surprised how many people only really do the big three powerlifts without variations and think they'll be relevant to learning to fight. And how many people are great on the ground but don't know the first thing about standup grappling. I looked at your videos and I have to say -- you practice exactly what I preach. I particularly enjoyed your pressure testing video from eight years ago and your Zercher squat from November 10th.

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

The problem with this line of thinking is that by time you figure out if the guy is trained you might be seriously injured or dead. Better to treat everyone as highly trained and act accordingly. Same same.

[@JohnDoe-wz7lw]

Bingo

[@ApertureFightFocused]

The idea isn't necessarily to be able to identify a trained resistor, but to have the appropriate training to meet those challenges. Identifying a trained response is only half the battle.

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

@@ApertureFightFocused I am not saying what your think I am saying, My point is that tech is tech .It works or it dosnt. The fact is most police undergo a pathetically small amount of training in the hard skills like arrest and control , tactual handcuffing., tactual driving..ect. And than what one day a year for review ? No offence but your grappling demo wasnt very good. No head control , no body control. No attempt of triangulating the adversary to the week line and to the ground.

[@OldBadger1]

Do not discount the "lowly" Headlock. I use a jaw lock with crank that is very hard to get out of. Even for experienced grapplers.

[@michaelmatuszeski2693]

Top notch training, police need this type of instructors and training

[@TheEnneagram]

Fuck Da Police - Civilians need anti LE training, and THAT is the truth!

[@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658]

@@TheEnneagram Nope, if you are not a criminal you have nothing to worry about.

[@christophervelez1561]

That was well explained. Also not sure why KZbin didn’t keep me subscribed so I’m subscribing again.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Thank you! Welcome back!

[@specialcombatdefensivetact1784]

Great discussion, training demo, however I'm having trouble connecting the mention of swat operator. Sounds juicy, sexy, attractive, but In reality swat duty compared to a street cop answering calls, doing traffic stops, handling domestics, is fairly low risk. They train regularly, are well equipped, have high end end weaponry, have time to plan, sometimes time to practice, not so for the officer on the street who are the ones getting injured, or losing their lives on a regular basis. So its a good marketing ploy, but that's about it.

[@MrMattias87]

Context and transference is everything that I've come to believe. My main art is Karate and we do focus on practical self defense through the usage of bunkai (Iain Abernethy and Patrick Mccarthy way). I've also crossed into Muay Thai to improve my pro fighting skills as a martial artist in general. I've founded that the blending of the two skill sets is a gem.

[@jasonpatio8338]

He really played it safe in choosing the words he says. Almost like talking to the news reporter as a cop. Would you like me to explain the true meaning of why the video title is is excellent and caught my attention. I have more experience with violence and gym time than most people out there. I'd like to chat GN. I used to be an instructor. We are in the same circles

[@Eric3Frog]

You need both to be street effective. 3:48 is a key point. His fear is knowledge based, as he has been in some similar (definitely not same) scenarios. Thus, he is less surprised and less subject to the emotional influence. See this example: Tokyo Police Department Board organizes a Ju-Jutsu competition between the two leading styles, Kodokan Judo and Fusen-Ryu, in order to determine which style to adopt. Led by Yokoyama Sakujiro 横山作次郎 and Saigo Shiro 西郷四郎, the Kodokan won all but one of the matches and that was deemed a draw. With this victory, Kodokan Judo’s reputation as an efficient system of unarmed combat was assured and the style became officially sanctioned by the Japanese government. I am not sure of the rules, though. A training system needs to be pressure tested, often. The more frequently you can train at high intensity, safely - the faster you can become proficient. And, the more likely you will be able use your knowledge in combat. Emotional stressors need to be introduced too, at some point. At least periodically. Environmental, and clothing variables need to be introduced as well.

[@themetalmartialartist5856]

Great video! I show fellow bouncers and managers this gentleman's clips. Especially the video he did about using force as a form of de escalation when people wont leave etc 😅🙏🏾🥋

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Boom!

[@thirdactwarrior317]

The biggest threat is not a trained martial artist. The biggest threat is a ruthless punk who has no training, especially if he has a weapon and/or accomplices you haven't seen yet. If he is in range to take your gun, "the appropriate amount of force" is to do the guy serious damage and put him down hard, immediately. Apparently, we have neutered the cops in the their use of force that they are sitting ducks.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

A lot of that is can be attributed to decisions made by the department. This is why officers to invest in their own health and training are to be commended. Thanks for your feedback.

[@williammcguire5685]

Very interesting thank you. I'm impressed no F bombs an intelligent man.

[@georgechristiansen6785]

Aside from training, some dude's with a history of violence simply have incredible body awareness that reads like deliberate training. His points still apply, but just something worth considering.

[@shelbysieg1607]

Experience is better than training. 1 hour of competition is better than 100 hours of practice. But as it relates to the street, maybe 3 minutes is worth 100 hours or more of training. And lets not forget the career criminals are training. Law enforcement needs to train harder. The fear factor he talks about is legit. I think we could reduce a lot of use of force incidents if officers were more confident in their melee skills.

[@alpineredneck7083]

training is the key to automatism, also to learn new techniques or approaches. a very smart instructor.

[@tuomaskeltanen]

I liked this clip. Subscribed. I've seen some of your stuff from facebook or youtube before too. Good chance to real stuff after watching too much youtubers

[@bomedenica1198]

Martial arts are like a pie, self defense is one aspect (a big aspect) a is sport or competition, which was used as a test is skill, is another. When all parts or pieces of the pie are integrated it becomes a powerful asset or tool.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

absolutely!

[@ives3572]

Situational awareness or presense of mind, quick physical reactions or reflexes, mental strength or toughness, composure or self-confidence, resourcefulness, the instinct or the will to fight back and defend yourself, knowing when to fight back or when to just run away as fast as you can, avoiding people places and situations that potentially lead to violent encounters, and your self-defense skills and techniques (if you have any or some) which you have spent long periods of time practicing and training, can drastically increase your chances of successfully defending yourself and surviving potentially violent self-defense encounters. Speaking based on my personal experience as a self-defense practitioner.

[@chetcassidy2670]

I can honestly say he changed my perspective on the subject. Training martial arts for about 6 yrs or so. I never thought about the mixture of street and sport fighting.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

He's a legend!

[@bobbie4862]

This is excellent training. As a former sport fighter and LE, this constant differentiation of sport vs street is nonsense. There are some minor differences another comment mentioned such as weapon retention, weapons defense, etc. 99% is transferable. Because of this I have hardly ever had to use tools during confrontations. Not that there is anything wrong with that and could be argued going to less lethal tools early is actually preferable, but we'll leave that for another day. Great content guys.

[@timothymarshall2365]

Combat sports can work for self defense, but you have to change the way you think in that situation. Meaning, you don't have the option of keeping distance or trying to time and counter. Those are ring/cage concepts. Most of the stuff you find in a well taught self defense class will be found in many MMA gyms or even traditional schools. The difference is the mind set in which you train. Does the attacker have a 2x4? If you can't run, close the distance so they can hit you, etc. Same goes for traditional arts. If you are training for self defense and you don't spar or pressure test, chances are you won't come out well in a real situation. If you train somewhere that throws jump spinning back kicks every time you move, chances are you won't fare well in a real situation. Can the techniques you need to use in a real confrontation be found there, in a traditional school? Most likely. But you have to train those techniques, with the goal of self defense in mind. It's about the way you train and the mind set of that training.

[@attritionwarrior]

Facts

[@jasonpatio8338]

Video starts 2 :15 in

[@kenfox22]

I would be very concerned if someone was trying to grab my gun

[@d.cypher2920]

Wow?!! Someone (you, dude), actually made a great video, finally explaining why training for actual fighting for your life, isn't the same thing as: training for 'combat sports'. Thank you very much, for addressing this. I'm not sure if it's ego, insecurities, or what it is...yet, I've heard multiple people, who have years of experience and training in combat sports, say things like "...bro, don't you think anyone in mma can poke someone in the eyes? Or strike to the groin, or slap the ear, etc, etc, etc.??" ---,well, of course. Yet, they're not training FOR THAT. So, please trust me, it makes a difference when you actually train yourself to fight like that, as opposed to simply believing you will fight like that.

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

Do you hear yourself? Saying someone can’t kick to the groin is about as dumb as saying they can’t kick to the stomach. It’s literally just a shift of a few inches. And given all the “accidental” eye pokes that happen I doubt that any pro-mma fighter wouldn’t be able to pull it off if he wanted to.

[@d.cypher2920]

@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 wasn't speaking to you Elliot. I was directing my comment to the creator of it...and this is precisely why. If you wish to debate this, debate others, for I am not at all interested. Good night. 🇺🇸😀

[@attritionwarrior]

@@d.cypher2920 you handled that like a boss. Big ups bro

[@greymedic333]

Having the knowledge, training and experience to be able to discern a trained response from an untrained response is great, but how does the lay officer acquire & maintain it? Many departments strive for minimum training necessary to mitigate department liability and get a warm body on the road or in a jail. Thanks

[@judahmac1799]

Signing up for a gym membership. That's really the only way you can get that type of discernment without getting seriously hurt.

[@johnanthony6765]

WOW! Never thought about it in that way but now that I think about it, it makes absolute sence!!! I've used Judo in self-defense before and even though it was a violent encounter my mind and body didn't freeze. It was like I wasn't even thinking what to do. My body was just reacting.

[@johnmcadam7493]

Fellow Judoka ... it's the best all round martial art ... IMHO ...

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Judokas are one of the most underrated highly skilled fighters. I wouldn't mess with a Judoka...same for wrestlers. Thanks for the feedback! Hoping to get more Judo content on the channel!

[@zman5387]

I have worked as a security guard with numerous physical encounters, and also been in a few fights (in my younger, wilder days). I have come to the conclusion that the best martial arts training I have had is my fours years of high school wrestling. I also took judo for a few years in the service as well and that was very good too. It does transfer to the streets, and real life self defense situations, period. Also cops need to have regular training in grappling for their jobs as well. To me it's an obvious conclusion.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Judo and Wrestling are incredible.

[@davestuart8864]

Thank you for the reality!!!! Keep up the good work !

[@GBlues1]

I think combat sport vs. self-defense.....for a professional, somebody who’s job it is to be involved with the general populace and do as little damage as is warranted given the particular scenario and make it back home in one piece. Yes, I do believe there is some value to what this gentleman has expounded upon. However, for your average person in everyday life, I don’t think it’s applicable or even realistic. Most of us are working crazy hours to make enough money to support our families, and the time needed to get very good at a combat sport just isn’t there. To compound that in a self-defense situation it is not your responsibility to worry about the other persons well being, your only focus is on your well being or that of those you may have to protect. The idea of fighting multiple opponents is ludicrous because no matter what you train you can only deal with one person at a time. So that means one on one BJJ or some type of grappling works right? Just face the first threat, and move to the next right? No, because once on the ground, and your grappling as much as they want to say, “strength doesn’t matter, it’s all about technique.”, it’s not true. Your wrestling with someone on the ground. While his buddies are trying to kick your teeth in. Your competing in an environment that has nothing to do with competition. It’s about getting home alive. Like one commenter posted 30% of all criminal violence involved more than one attacker. For self-defense you need fight enders. Things that end the fight, not that require you to compete for your life, and contrary to most combat sport practitioners there are things that end a fight and rapidly, and allow you to be mobile and search for the next threat. With multiple attackers it’s end one assailant and move to the next until you have created an opportunity for escape. Each engagement must be ended as quickly as possible because you don’t have the time or luxury to figure out if he’s trained, not trained, what he might know, or not know. What you know has to work, regardless of size, skill, attributes. Those things are not taught in most combat sports, and even many traditional martial arts. Self-defense for a citizen is different than it is for a police officer. What they must do because of their job, is different than what a citizen must and can do to protect their lives because a citizen doesn’t have to worry about the policies of his job in that moment. Only survival, and then dealing with the fall out after the fact. Nothing this man said is relevant to the average person who just wants to be able to protect himself or his family. It’s why I don’t put a lot of stock in what swat operators or special forces guys have to say about what I as an average everyday citizen should be training for.

[@denydefendepose]

Good observation. Cops are required to measure their use of force or even take the suspect in. Regular folks don't have those requirements.

[@VTLille]

I really like Mr. Lyman’s approach.

[@moosa9850]

Subscribed, good content and advice thanks.

[@l.o.sstrategy3176]

Great content as usual!!! ✊🏻🙏🏻⚔

[@TheEnneagram]

It’s hard to know which is the bigger and dumber waste of time between “combat sports” and “self-defense”, from the point of view of practicality. You cannot win a “real fight” by defense, nor are there any rules in a “real fight” (such as there are in sports). If your goal is to prevail in combat against non-compliant strangers who are trying to end your existence, then both “combat sports” AND “self-defense” are a poor use of time and money. Honestly, you’re better off learning to actually fight, or even learning nothing at all, than to rely on MMA in a street fight. For a Kali-related example, it’s better to learn how to kill with a knife than how to defend against a knife. Learning to use the tools for their intended purpose is the only reliable way to learn to prevent or mitigate that purpose being executed upon you. The rest is simply fun, community-building and a healthy dose of lies, both intentional and unintentional. The alternative is to become an excellent striker and clinch-fighter, or perhaps a ground-based grappler, only to get your skull cracked and ribs kicked in by your opponent’s friends while you’re tied up and distracted. If you find yourself in a “fair fight”, then you are either a fool, or there is something fatally flawed with your tactics, or both.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

You need to watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6qsm2CJnM-Xmck

[@anselmvantil7328]

Like when you grip the new "White belt" and can feel he's probably been wrestling for 10 years. 😂 Always fun times.

[@kaizoebara]

The smart way to end the intro would've been: "... and if we still haven't earned it, please take the time to dislike each and every one of our videos" because interaction - no matter whether like or dislike - grows the channel. ;)

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Lol! Great idea...I think...

[@olieantonetti7393]

This is why I tell people: LEARN A MARTIAL ART and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Whether you're a civilian police officer or regular Joe from Cocomo. You never know what you are dealing with, and things can go from 0 to 100 in an instant!

[@autodoson1]

He recognized a basic street martial arts maneuver.

[@yourqualityfirst1284]

If I do that head lock at the beginning that means you're getting flipped over. That is a legit judo and catch wrestling maneuver.

[@saureco]

Sorry, but taking that step back with the assailant's hip sets you up for a hip throw. I'd lower my center backing up and go for a leg takedown or suplex. - a former wrestler

[@ugyennorbu7325]

Wow. Thanks for sharing

[@REPSDirect]

Assertive and aggressive behavior is instilled in cops to control confrontations, not planning MMA moves, that's why they wear an arsenal and no fear of accountability.

[@ronswisher5377]

This is very good for both sides so the Cop does not get him in Legal Problem! Thanks . Cops pass along.

[@jordancody6047]

Very well said sir.

[@jewlzcanon]

i love "knowledge based fear"

[@ejh66]

Great job! He is so right.

[@mugcebu]

The Police in general don't have a problem with multiple opponents (they have guns and backup), unlike your average Joe so they can more easily use BJJ... 😊 Multiple opponents are a issue in 30% of street fights and they do not attack one at the time, making BJJ rather dangerous to use for the average person... 😊

[@judahmac1799]

And that's why you should keep that in mind when performing a technique. Also taking up a striking art like boxing or Muay Thai would also be beneficial.

[@mugcebu]

@@judahmac1799 I agree with you..

[@OldBadger1]

Also remember , concrete floors, stairs and armed (knife) opponents.

[@mugcebu]

@@OldBadger1 Yes... You are right, I currently been in the Philippines for 14 years and the streets here in general is extremely bad I would not want to go to the ground here... 😊

[@Libertariandude]

To be honest techniques have been pretty solid since the inception of judo. So the real question is how do you train fat lazy cops with very fragile egos? Most people hate being tapped out and police officers hated the most. So how do you get them past that point where they can surrender their ego to learn? If you can figure out that problem you will solve the police brutality problem overnight.

[@WillofStone08]

Make it required, we have no use for law enforcement operatives with an ego, in fact big egos are prejudicial in law enforcement.

[@tomdownes6961]

Actually Andrew, as a cop who joined an MMA club, and knowing several other officers who did so, I can tell you that I wanted to learn, and had no problems tapping. Big egos are out of place in that environment, and fat lazy cops with fragile aren't likely to seek that out. It is very rarely a problem with officers who get into a club, in my experience.

[@jamiancarreon9896]

Love Chad Lyman and this is a great video

[@ApertureFightFocused]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

At 4:20 put your thumb in his eye as he takes you down

[@edroesler2923]

Makes so much sense. The training allows the emotion to stay out of it. When you are keeping the emotions down you can then use what you’ve learned. The opposite is also true. My question becomes how does Joe Citizen, who just wants to be able to protect himself and those he is with, get access to REAL training? How do I even know the difference? I’m not against people making a living I just want real.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

There are no magic pills...however, an overall improvement in physical attributes such as speed, power and agility lends itself naturally to increasing one's survivability.

[@MrSITH-qj6zp]

Train weapons; kali, krabi etc, train MA; judo, boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, MMA etc. "Put time in". Nothing happens over night, or even in a year.

[@jeffjackson5483]

Good luck little buddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@drr3275]

I can't take this guy seriously, he looks like he's having a stroke, sweating and out of breath, I could not believe this guy could defend himself in a dangerous situation or teach me how to defend myself. Any training if done properly is a help and being in shape is probably more important to surviving an attack. Avoid dangerous situations is probably the best advice.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

He had just finished a clinch fighting roll and we began to film immediately. He actually caught his breath really fast considering his partner is a former D1 wrestler and an Ironman competitor and that we were in elevation in Utah. If you did a bit of research, the man is a long time LEO in SWAT Operations and is the head BJJ coach at Xtreme Couture in Vegas. He did a video on how he can tell from a KZbin comment if someone can't fight. It seems fitting you watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6qsm2CJnM-Xmck

[@drr3275]

@@ApertureFightFocused no thanks, lots of excuses for this guy, can you tell or not if I can fight by my comments 🤣🤣

[@bryancox429]

Every police officer in the world should be this knowledgable it would stop almost all deaths they shouldnt even have a gun on them unless the situation calls for it people shouldnt be getting shot when oulled ovwr for speeding trying to get to work a tazer would sufice a well trained combative police officer would sufice....

[@deatz8997]

This is good stuff.

[@Fahim_Lalani]

I completely agree

[@tonyfernandez4189]

Train enough to recognize a trained counter. When all the various municipalities are teaching their LEO's is enough to cover those self same municipalities from litigation you can forget about all of this. Self defense for LEO comes down to public perception. Which in todays world has been completely tainted by the media. Any form of grappling that a LEO has to engage in is useless without striking. Period. However any striking engaged in by LEO's is construed as excessive by the media and the municipalities irregardless of the facts are throwing their officers under the bus for fear of bad PR. PERIOD.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

ineffective use of force can look like excessive use of force.

[@otissmallwood4578]

This could save lives!

[@roblogic3660]

Do you really think that departments/ officers would be willing to undergo the ammount of time necessary to be able to achieve that level of awareness under real duress?? I mean they should, they should actually be held to a higher standard, but unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be important. I mean my buddy in Philly, bein a professional driver, gets no breaks and even risks higher fines because of his rating. Seems apropos to hold LEO'S to a higher level. In the end, it's their lives too.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

I think that there's a possibility

[@charleshall9629]

Well any operating Marine has more knowledge base than a police officer. When it comes to any type of combat and survival skills. At this point in time you come across a lot of trained guys. Most cops are not trained. So I mean there you go. However cops play their badge card. Even the big steroid infested ones. So I guess they do not believe they need to be trained. That is the main reason their is so much police violence. Failure to respect others because of the policy you enforce and not training will lead you down roads less traveled . Training makes you have respect for others. It kind of makes you understand where your real level is in this world. Not the fake level. Not the level that is written on paper. Not the rank or title you hold. Training takes cops and makes them humble. Then when they confront the next group of people. They confront them in a whole new way. The way of a wushu. Military art.

[@orencio1969]

i enjoy the sport for what it is , but the street has a nasty habit of surprising the hell out of you, even the weakest looking asshole will show sometihing new, so keeping your mind in a board scope tend to help you use your survival will. as a cop you have too option as far as fighting is concern as a civilian luck and speed is a must

[@fimfengius]

Surprise is everything.

[@cloakdaggertactical360]

Exactly!!!

[@tattoo21]

Agreed

[@Jupiterxice]

I always say this all this BJJ and defensive tactics cops are learning or some depts. Civilians are learning as well or you be surprise how many know how to wrestle and grapple. I get so furious when these gracie bros thinking BJJ will save anyone heaven forbit you get a well verse grappler and a boxer mixed together.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

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[@twinrova3121]

If all cops had some degree of training like this wed have half the shootings.

[@jringo45acp]

Doesn't bother me when one of you mafia enforcers gets your ass handed to you by a private citizen.

[@belkys120]

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[@sleepiej000e4]

swat only, they are not operators

[@kungfujoe2136]

ofc sport fighting high cholesterol and heart disease is way more lightly than you being attacked

[@OldBadger1]

This may be great for Police. But. This isn't Self Defence. Self Defence is about facing an Assault or Armed Assault and your first few seconds of reaction. While all training is great, BJJ would be far from the top. BJJ is great if you have back up, if not you have to keep on your feet and moving.

[@ApertureFightFocused]

How you train for the thing you are training for matters...

[@OldBadger1]

@@ApertureFightFocused I train only for SD. I have a well paid private trainer. I may use(with much caution), small joint manipulation, nose,face, manipulation, testi grabs ,back of head strikes, pinches ,etc.. What ever works. Training tools may also come into play.

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