I disagree, but appreciate the effort: Dojo Rat on Female Cops

Dojo Rat’s post, October Hippie Chick of the Month: Female Cops is right on the money with the the first several entries, but as someone with a weakness for a woman in uniform, I must protest!

I’ve been privileged to work with a decent number of female officers that rise way above the standard for the United States entry in this post. Maybe he needs to come visit?

On a serious not, thanks to all in law enforcement, men and women alike, who exemplify their profession – you are the rule, and not the exception.

Have a great weekend!

The Ground Never Misses: Amazing Ippon

Agreed! Check it out at The Ground Never Misses

Be Prepared to Be On Video

From PoliceOne.com

Videotape never tells the whole story

An unedited videotape may never lie, but it is also always partially blind, often totally deaf, and usually too late to the dance

The use-of-force video from inside the U Me Drink club at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit is a good launching point for a discussion about what’s happening to police officers nationwide. As anyone watches an incident play out on nearly every use-of-force video, the viewer is invited — even dared — to draw a conclusion after seeing a snippet of an incident taped from an obscure angle in limited lighting. Conclusions drawn are often jaundiced because videos of a police officer using justified force are often listed on YouTube as “Police Brutality.”

Read more at PoliceOne.com

Video Happens!

Both officers and civilians involved in violent (use of force) encounters need to realize that video is here, and not going away. For every violent encounter in a public place, there may be 3 cameras recording the incident, all devoid of the context of what led to the encounter.

Have a great Labor Day weekend

I hope my fellow Americans have a safe holiday weekend.

For those protecting us while we relax, thank you, and stay safe - you ARE appreciated!

Look for Part 2 of How to Improve Your Kicking Skill on Tuesday, September 5.

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Defend Yourself From Kicks while on the Ground (video)

(Click the picture to go the video page if you cannot play the video below.)

In the event of an attack, there is a high likelihood that members of one or both parties WILL go to the ground, for whatever reason-slip and fall, takedown, throw, or as a result of a strike.

Black Belt Magazine’s Facebook page has posted this video as their technique of the day . Their description: “In this vid. clip, Yanilov demonstrates a series of krav maga defenses against variations of the front kick.” Video after the jump.