MODULE 38Defensive Tactics

DEFENSIVE TACTICS

A. Objective

1. 082: Identify and describe the

basic principals of defensive tactics. This will minimally include:

Value of defensive tactics

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Basic elements involved

Vulnerable areas of the body

Types of attacks

How to defend & protect oneself

Agency policy on the use of physical force

Safety precautions

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2. 084: Given a practical exercise, demonstrate to the satisfaction of

the instructor those techniques which can be used to subdue a violent person

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B. Objective & Value of & Value of Defensive Tactics’ Training

1. Instill confidence

2. Self-protection

3. Control of the person

4. Avoiding certain pitfalls

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C. Learning & Safety Precautions

1. Develop proficiency

a. First--have a clear understanding of principals

b. Second--application of principles during practice

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D. Safety precautions

1. All techniques must first be practiced slowly

2. Person being “worked on” should offer passive resistance and give with

the pressure

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3. Person performing the technique should always apply the pressure slowly, simulating the

striking of blows.

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4. Each technique should be divided

into two phases

a. First phase-maneuver or positioning

b. Most important phase

c. Second phase-application technique of pain

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E. Basic Principles of Defensive Tactics

1. Balance

2. Good body mechanics

3. Leverage

4. Strength against weakness

5. Using opponent’s strength & momentum to their

disadvantage

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F. Vulnerable Areas of the Body

1. Strikes delivered to the midline area are generally more effective

2. Strikes should not be directed to the head or face, they can be avoided easily

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G. Types of Attacks

1. Hand grasps & hand pushes

2. Body locks

3. Head locks

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4. Choke

5. Kicks

6. Blows

7. Knife attack

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H. How to Defend & Protect Oneself

Positions

1. Alert or interrogation stance

2. Footwork

3. Combat stance

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I. Personal weapons

1. Head

2. Hand

3. Elbow

4. Knee

5. Foot

J. Techniques to Defend/Protect Oneself

1. Wrist locks

2. Arm locks

3. Come-along holds

4. Overcoming passive resistance

5. Handcuff position

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K. Techniques to Defend & Protect Oneself

1. Disarming technique

2. Knife

3. Handgun

4. Pressure points

5. Blocking techniques

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L. Agency Police on Use of Force

1. Be sure to read & understand your particular agency’s policy

2. Use the minimum amount of force necessary to control the situation

3. Accurately document any use of force

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