Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement provides clear and straightforward lessons to law enforcement officials so they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty. A comprehensive handbook of law enforcement self-defense, this martial arts guide offers instruction in techniques and tactics taken from a variety of martial arts forms that specifically cater to the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons teach readers the theory behind: Stikes and Kicks Come-Alongs and Takedowns Psychological Defensive Tactics Defensive Maneuvers, including One-Hand Defenses Defensive Techniques against Weapons and Guns

This book provides practical advice to law enforcement officers so that they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty. Techniques and defensive tactics are taken from a variety of martial arts forms that specifically cater to the situations unique to police officers. Readers will learn strikes and kicks; come-alongs and takedowns; psychological defensive tactics; defensive manoeuvres and defensive techniques against weapons and guns.

This is a definitive martial arts manual on the principles and methods of effective police self-defense. Designed as a martial arts textbook, it details, clearly and concisely, the complete range of self-defense techniques for the law enforcement officer. Each chapter begins with an overview of the material to be covered, and topics range from basic philosophy to advanced close-quarter fighting. The text is directed to one purpose: providing a curriculum of self-defense to aid the police officer in actual confrontations. Tactics originating in the martial arts of many countries are brought together, refined, and adapted for the modern law enforcement agent. Physical training, blocking, striking, and throwing techniques are included, and the results of years of study of escape, come along, and handcuffing procedures are outlined. Techniques for dealing with blunt objects, firearms, and edged weapons are discussed. The text ends with a review of the individual officer's role in crowd-control situations. The author brings his expertise as a consultant to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. The tactics he outlines are designed to provide modern law enforcement agents with extensive specialized training.

Criminals, police, military forces, and civilians practice martial arts which often utilize weapons. One major difference is weather or not the weapons are handled according to legal guidelines. This special anthology includes insightful writings that focus on aspects of martial arts as they are practiced and used by different people on both sides of the law. Certainly most practicing a martial art are doing so primarily for their health or as a sport. Perhaps they have an interest in self-defense, but often their practice methods are not realistic enough to be truely effective. For this reason, Friman and Polland’s first chapter deals with the concern for realistic methods for training martial artists, particularly those involved in law enforcement. In the following chapter on “The Art of Regulation,” Dr. Friman argues that the martial arts are more likely to face government regulation when authorities perceive them as posing challenges to the state’s monopoly over the means to create and maintain order. In the quest for maintaining order, Alex Levitas shows in the next chapter that martial arts weapons are widely used by police forces in many countries. Applications are illustrated by photographs credited to noted law enforcement pioneers in this area, including Terrence Winston, Robert Fabrey, Roy Bedard, and Robert Koga. Two chapters by Noah Nunberg examine the practical legal aspects of using martial arts techniques while training in the martial arts studio or in defending oneself on the street. Assault and battery are examined in depth as to potential criminal and civil liabilities that may arise. Specific cases and hypothetical situations are referred to for reference and insight. Dr. Román and Dr. García write about the scope and legal framework of penitentiary self-defense. This kind of self-defense is defined by the unique characteristics of a confinement context and a very specific regulation aimed at preserving the integrity of prisoners and penitentiary staff, as well as prison facilities. A technical section is also included. In the system known as Comprehensive Penitentiary Defense, Dr. Román presents techniques which professionals in this field must master and know how to apply when they face any hazardous situation. These techniques go from peaceful conflict resolution, assertiveness, or body language to joint control, immobilization, or pressures. In the face of regulating martial art practice and weapons useage, the final chapter by Peter Hobart inspects the right to bear arms. Existing criminal laws and recent weapons bans have made it increasingly problematic for legitimate martial artists to own, use, and transport the tools of their trade. This survey of existing state and national weapons laws is intended to help make martial arts practitioners aware of these legal issues. All who read this book—whether involved in professions of law enforcement, military branches, or as a martial arts instructor or practitioner—will find each chapter of vital importance. We hope you will enjoy this anthology as it provides excellent coverage of aspects of the martial arts that are rarely discussed but have profound practicality.

Master the effective, practical style of Kung Fu practiced by the Taiwanese police with this illustrated martial arts guide. Police Kung Fu: The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police is a comprehensive approach for the realistic use of traditional kung fu by law enforcement and corrections officers--and ordinary citizens--to maximize personal safety while minimizing the necessary use of force. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of Taiwanese police officers systematically demonstrating tactics that have been used with great effect for several decades in Taiwan, Police Kung Fu teaches responses to unarmed attackers and to attacks with guns, knives, and assorted clubs and other weapons, as well as police baton techniques for individual and crowd control. With a thorough grounding in traditional Wing Chun kung fu, renowned for its direct power and speed, the police training demonstrated in this volume is readily adaptable to a wide variety of controlled-force situations. Police Kung Fu is a great resource for every law enforcement professional and those interested in the martial arts and self defense.

Drawing heavily on life experiences, legal education, and martial arts training, this text covers police defensive tactics, links ancient self-defense traditions to modern police forces, and recommends continual training of self-defense techniques throughout police service. The text emphasizes that the mind is the key to any human interaction that may escalate to the point where defensive tactics are necessary. Clear thinking, a survival mentality, and well thought out strategies and tactics may allow a police officer to anticipate, avoid, or expeditiously conclude a physical confrontation in an appropriate manner. Beginning chapters in the text cover martial arts and the police and prisons as gladiator schools, as well as defenses against hidden, disguised, and improvised weapons. Additional chapters deal with police officer survival of bladed weapon encounters, the enhancement of restraint techniques, handcuffing tips for professionals, Filipino martial arts and law enforcement baton training, the carotid neck restraint controversy, defense tactics and the smaller police officer, and sports vision training for defensive tactics. Additional information on police defensive clothing and unarmed self-defense against knives is appended.

Few of the many defensive tactics books on the market include the training and methods of martial arts. Drawing on the centuries-old techniques of Ninjutsu, Defensive Tactics for Today’s Law Enforcement offers alternatives to the traditional police defensive tactics taught to most officers. This text stresses relying on natural tendencies in a violent encounter to ensure officer safety and to better utilize the techniques and training officers do receive. By integrating existing training with martial arts expertise, Defensive Tactics provides officers access a full complement of techniques to better navigate physical conflict safely and effectively. Intended for law enforcement practitioners, as well as practitioners of any other professions that present a personal security risk, Defensive Tactics for Today’s Law Enforcement will better equip readers with a diverse range of defensive tactics.

This ground breaking book is the first law enforcement defensive tactics publication that realistically addresses the limited training that law enforcement officers currently receive. This book concentrates on avoiding the initial attack, moving to safety, deploying a secondary weapon, and surviving the attack. Concepts are based upon extensive research, a landmark study by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and street experience. The book stresses core concepts, proper body mechanics, and proven survival principles. Each chapter ends with drills to increase mental awareness, physical skills, and survivability tips.

DEVASTATING STRICK FIGHTING SECRETS! The 10 Best Stick Fighting Techniques is the fourth installment in Sammy Franco's 10 Best Book Series. This unique book offers you the most practical and useful methods for using a combat stick for real-world self-defense. IDEAL TRAINING FOR ALL COMBAT STICKS The 10 Best Stick Fighting Techniques is an excellent source for learning how to use some of the following weapons: Kali and Escrima Stick Police Baton Collapsible Steel Baton Nightstick Side-Hand Baton The 10 Best Stick Fighting Techniques is based on world-renowned martial arts expert, Sammy Franco's 30+ years of research, training, and teaching reality based self-defense. Mr. Franco has taught these unique stick fighting techniques to thousands of his students, including law enforcement agents, military personnel, and civilians, and he's confident they will help you in a desperate time of need. NO PREVIOUS TRAINING NECESSARY! Regardless of your training background or level of experience. The stick fighting techniques and strategies featured in this book are straightforward and will work seamlessly with your current martial arts, self-defense, or survival program. If you're a student of the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) or just a recreational enthusiast, you'll also find The 10 Best Stick Fighting Techniques a welcome addition to your library. Best of all, you don't need any previous training to master these devastating stick fighting techniques. FOR BEGINNER AND ADVANCED, STUDENT OR INSTRUCTOR Whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner, student or instructor, The 10 Best Stick Fighting Techniques teaches powerful street-oriented techniques and proven fighting methods to get you home alive and in one piece.

An intense martial arts primer with a concentration on techniques of offense, strategy, and preemption, rather than defense and reaction.