Practical Ground Defense

In this class we will explore and practice a wide variety of techniques that will help you learn to maintain your ability to control a subject even if on the ground. These techniques are based on using your entire body as a tool which allows officers of all sizes and abilities to have equal success. We will work in the following areas: Maintaining /gaining control of subject, Joint immobilizations, Countering joint locks, Chokes, Body locks, Defending against a standing attacker while on the ground.

Duration: 2 Days

Equipment

  • Expandable baton
  • Rubber Training Gun - Handgun / Long Gun (shotguns, carbines)
  • Rubber Training Knife
  • Handcuffs
  • Duty Belt
  • Training uniform (soft soled shoes or boots - non-restrictive clothing)
  • Protective cup

Prerequisites: None