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Michigan Patrol Officer Defensive Tactics - Training Manual

NCJ Number
82305
Author(s)
R L Parsons
Date Published
1981
Length
76 pages
Annotation
This manual is designed to assist police trainees in Michigan in developing techniques necessary to protect themselves from attack or to subdue and secure the suspect. Numerous martial arts techniques are illustrated.
Abstract
Lesson plans include fundamentals in the martial arts, including jujitsu, and karate. In addition, several commonly practiced subject control methods used by law enforcement personnel nationwide are presented. The success of the various movements, strikes, holds, and takedowns depends upon two major factors: surprising the opponent and speed of application. Major topics addressed in the manual include subject approach and stance, blocking and evasive techniques, defensive holds, take down techniques, offensive techniques, holds, and releases. About 186 photographs are provided.