United States Marine Corps Gpr
Martial Arts Center of Excellence The Basic School Marine Corps Combat Development Command Quantico, Virginia 22134 DETAILED OUTLINE COUNTERS TO STRIKES INTRODUCTION_ 3 MIN 1. GAIN ATTENTION. In a close combat situation, your opponent will attempt to strike you, generally with either punches or kicks. When your opponent uses a strike, you must first avoid that strike. This is accomplished with movement and blocks. The movements and blocks must be executed quickly. Your second objective is to...
Detailed Outline Throws
1. GAIN ATTENTION. In any combat situation, sizes and strengths of your opponents will vary. Marines will never have the opportunity to choose their enemies on the battlefield and will need the skills to handle any situation with any opponent. Just as Marines know there are different sizes and strengths of enemy, so are there different races, colors, creeds, sexes, and religions within our Corps. In the Marine Corps though, we veiw that diversity as a strength. By our differences, we balance...
Detailed Outline Chokes
1. GAIN ATTENTION. When performed correctly, a choke can render an opponent unconscious in as little as eight to thirteen seconds. Chokes can be easily performed regardless of size or gender. However, to be effective, you must fully understand how to apply the techniques. As a Marine we all face various temptations in life. Like the rear choke that we are about to learn these temptations can choke off our ability to think and act intelligently. Substance abuse can choke the spirit of a warrior....
United States Marine Corps Jku
Martial Arts Center of Excellence The Basic School Marine Corps Combat Development Command Quantico, Virginia 22134 DETAILED OUTLINE UNARMED MANIPULATION INTRODUCTION_ 3 MIN 1. GAIN ATTENTION. Marines are known for their ability to adept and react to any situation. Throughout this course we have covered martial arts techniques which are intended to cause death or serious injury of an opponent. Marines operate within a continuum of force on a daily basis, particularly in support of...
United States Marine Corps Xgi
Martial Arts Center of Excellence The Basic School Marine Corps Combat Development Command Quantico, Virginia 22134 DETAILED OUTLINE COUNTERS TO CHOKES AND HOLDS INTRODUCTION_ 3 MIN 1. GAIN ATTENTION. Often in a close combat situation, your opponent may apply a choke or hold on you. Chokes and holds put you in a vulnerable position. When a choke is applied correctly, you can lose consciousness in eight to thirteen seconds. A hold will allow your opponent to control you and thus remove your...
History And Structure Of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
1. GAIN ATTENTION. From the beginning of civilization the warrior has exemplified and espoused the higher ideals of the martial arts. His strength of character and mental discipline rivaled his strength of arms. Never the mercenary or bully, instead he was the defender of others. At the moment of our nation's birth a new warrior emerged to inherit this ancient lineage, the United States Marine. For over 225 years Marines have remained true to the warrior principles, defending the tenets of...
United States Marine Corps Btn
MARTIAL ARTS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE THE BASIC SCHOOL MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134 DETAILED OUTLINE ARMED MANIPULATION INTRODUCTION_ 3 MIN 1. GAIN ATTENTION. Most Marines are armed with the M16A2 service rifle. A Marine is taught to keep his weapon with them at all times. To do so, the Marine must constantly be aware of their surroundings to include the people moving in and around the area. At any moment, a Marine may be confronted with an individual who tries...
Detailed Outline Punches
1. GAIN ATTENTION. Under extreme stress and unusual situations it is human nature to act reflexively to a situation. This is a defense mechanism to survive. Generally in any hand-to-hand confrontations, punches are thrown. Most people resort to punching because it is a natural reaction to a threat, it is a physical reflexive action. In the same way, our behavior in these situations provides us with a glimpse of our true character. For our physical training there are techniques for correctly...
bSafety
1 Ensure recruits begin slowly at first and increase speed with proficiency. 2 Ensure recruits never execute body hardening techniques at full force so as to reduce the risk of injury. 3 When recruits are executing peroneal nerve strikes ensure that the knee joint is not struck. The target area is the meaty portion on the outside of the thigh. 4 When executing body hardening strikes to the abdomen ensure that blows are stuck in the center of the stomach above the navel and below the xiphoid...
Knife Fighting20 Min
a. Angles of Attack. There are six angles from which an attack with a knife can be launched 1 Vertical strike coming straight down on an opponent. 2 Forward diagonal strike coming in at a 45-degree angle to the opponent. 3 Reverse diagonal strike coming in at a 45-degree angle to the opponent. 4 Forward horizontal strike coming in parallel to the deck. 5 Reverse horizontal strike coming in parallel to the deck. 6 Forward thrust coming in a straight linear line to the opponent. b. Target Areas...
Stretching5 MIN
a. Begin your stretching session with a slow warm-up by doing the dynamic stretches that are a part of the Daily 16 exercise routine. The length and repititions will begin low and be increased as proficiency and fitness is gained. b. Upon completing the warm-up phase begin with the following martial arts stretches. All martial arts stretches are static stretches and are executed as echo count exercises. Echo count exercises are done for a specific count, i.e., 10 to 30 seconds. The unit leader...
Basic Warrior Stance10 Min
a. Purpose. The basic warrior stance provides the foundation for all movement and techniques in close combat situations. Marines must be able to assume the basic warrior stance instinctively. b. Technique. To train the basic warrior stance, have the student a Place your feet shoulder width apart. b Keeping your head and eyes on your opponent, take a half step forward with your left foot, and pivot on your heels so your hips and shoulders are at approximately a 45-degree angle to the right. c...