Martial Arts

[Boberama]

Do cops learn them, and what type and to what extent?

[Outta Control]

What ever the department approves and stay within the policy.

[1lostinspace]

this guy is a troll! In another thread he is asking people if we like GAGA PO.. PO. PO. POKER FACE!

But to answer your question the best martial art is Ninjitsucrazyrate!

[Boberama]

I'm thinking of getting into jujitsu-not bjj, traditional.

But MMA is popular at the moment, and people say it's effective. It also involves more striking than jujitsu.

My eye can't shut right now, so I'm not going to get into one for a while- I can make a good decision.
I don't want to get into martial arts before I can fully close my eye.

Do any cops here have opinions?

PS: Disregard 1lostinspace's post.

[Samuelx]

Do cops learn them yes, and what type all sorts and to what extent from dabbling to extremely proficient?

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[Dooligan]

I'm thinking of getting into jujitsu-not bjj, traditional.

But MMA is popular at the moment, and people say it's effective. It also involves more striking than jujitsu.

My eye can't shut right now, so I'm not going to get into one for a while- I can make a good decision.
I don't want to get into martial arts before I can fully close my eye.

Do any cops here have opinions?

PS: Disregard 1lostinspace's post.

Well, I'm not a LEO (first off) so please disregard my post if there is something relative to martial arts and their practicality that only a LEO can answer.

With that being said, I have an extensive background in various martial arts, so I might be of assistance.

Your first question...What do you hope to achieve in martial arts?

Some want to compete in point fighting, others in MMA, some in traditional forms, some in weopons, some want to get in shape, some look for inner peace, some want to be able to defend modern weapons, etc. etc...

What is your goal (and don't be shy to say I wanna be able to take on anyone who looks at me funny in a bar, for that is an honest answer that many begin their journey with)

[choprzrul]

Look, most people think I'm crazy to like Gaga.
Get over it.
Looks like I would like heavy metal, right?



Wrong!!!

Not sure if the dojo will allow you to bring the revolver and axe to training.

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[biochembruin]

When you choose a martial art, the best advice I can give you is to pick one you like. If you find going to classes to be a chore, you will soon stop going. As far as MMA goes, it can be very effective against single opponents, but not against multiple opponents, and doesn't deal with armed opponents. It has evolved to become more of a combat sport (like boxing) than a martial art. That being said, if you try it and enjoy it, you will undoubtedly gain something from it.

No one martial art is the best. Each will have certain strengths and weaknesses. If you want something that most directly applies to police work, I would suggest aikido, traditional jujitsu, or krav maga. These generally teach defense against armed attackers, multiple attackers, and teach ground fighting with a focus on working back to standing. It's really difficult to fight from your back with 30 pounds of gear and a 250 pound man on you. Best bet is to escape and stand up.

[E Pluribus Unum]

I would say for county sheriff, and some CHP, sumo would be the best...

Many of the arrest and control techniques they use are borrowed from martial arts like Aikido.

I chose to study karate first. Joint locks and throws work some of the time, but it usually comes to swinging punches and kicks.

[1lostinspace]

Not sure if the dojo will allow you to bring the revolver and axe to training.

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Holly crap that's you!!! To answer you MMA in the way to go and it's not more striking then Jits it depends on what school you go to. What's location I can refer you to a good one!

[Dooligan]

^^^^"Locks are incidental, if not accidental on the street" - (a very wise instructor of mine)

Bio put it very well...

+1 for Krav, especially if you have minimal instruction in your history. It was developed in order to train Israeli soldiers to become efficient in H2H quickly, based on the idea they were all coming from a zero knowledge background.

[Outta Control]

Any type of grappling arts are not the ideal system to use when you are a LEO. This is a simple fact that if you did go to the ground and wrestle someone that opponent is closer to reaching your service weapon. Plus the hindrance of your duty belt when you roll around and such. Again your department will define the techniques use on a hand to hand combat. Why did you want to know anyways. You want to be a LEO?

[Dooligan]

*bows out gracefully*

[BigDogatPlay]

I studied jujitsu and dabbled in aikido prior to my career, and had situations where I was able to apply techniques that I learned early on throughout my career. While there are always those situations where you are going to have to use striking techniques I found that I was best served by being able to grapple effectively, misdirect my opponent's momentum against his interest and control their movements.

YMMV

[Boberama]

Hmm. Thanks for responding.

My goal is just self-defense, not fitness.

Just general self-defense so I don't get mugged or something.