Martial Arts
How the discipline of karate saved a cop from himself
Law enforcement must capitalize on the proven effectiveness of grappling arts to control combative suspects
The program allows officers to train weekly in hand-to-hand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, refining skills and helping with confidence, discipline, health and wellness
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer put his skills to the test
In developing the new training, the department looked into research of what works and sought to incorporate de-escalation at every step
Jiu-jitsu, a martial art that uses the body as leverage, can help officers more safely get control of suspects