G.R.A.P.L.E.® for Military

NEW PROGRAM!

The G.R.A.P.L.E.^® Instructors Certification program is offered twice each year at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

The next scheduled training dates are 19-23 September 2005 and for Recertification 22 & 23 September 2005.

OVERVIEW:

A Captain in the 2nd Ranger Battalion says it best about our G.R.A.P.L.E.® program, "Our (goal) was simple: find a form of combative fighting that could complement weekly Ranger Combative training in the 2nd Ranger Battalion; a style that could be systematically taught to a 600-man Ranger Battalion; a style that would prepare them for actual hand-to-hand combat. The bottom line: find a style that clearly enhances the individual Ranger's ability to quickly destroy his opponent one-on-one in combat, while maximizing his own chances for survival. It was an hour into training at the Gracie Academy when we realized that we had found our source. This was the real thing."

A former Navy Seal Master Chief states:
"I feel that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a superior fighting system. Their locking, choking, and grappling techniques are well suited for close-quarter combat and that's perfect for Team guys..."

For Military Police and Law Enforcement: In most cases, Police Officers have always relied heavily on what is known as the "compliance factor" during an arrest. They count on the tried and true psychology concepts such as "respect for authority" and "control through intimidation" to accomplish their objective. While this approach may prove adequate in a large majority of arrest situations, it is not always successful when dealing with out of control individuals who could be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, emotionally agitated or challenged by language barriers. Once an officer realizes their suspect has no intention or is incapable of willing compliance, their only option is to attempt to subdue the individual by force. Faced with an uncertain outcome, the officer's level of frustration or anxiety can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation. In some cases, the officer has no choice but to pull out a baton and start swinging or use even more lethal means.

Indirect benefits: The G.R.A.P.L.E.® program is suited for noncombat trained military personnel as well. Whatever their job, military personnel will benefit by gaining increased awareness and confidence in everything that they do.

SCENARIO-CLOSE-QUARTERS COMBAT:

"In one moment in time, our service members will be feeding and clothing displaced refugees - providing humanitarian assistance. In the next moment, they will be holding two warring tribes apart - conducting peacekeeping operations. Finally, they will be fighting a highly lethal mid-intensity battle. All on the same day, all within three city blocks. It will be what we call the Three Block War."
General Charles C. Krulak - 31st Commandant - United States Marine Corps

"There's really no way to fight in cities. It's just nuts to go in."
Highly decorated retired Army Col. David Hackworth, who first tasted urban warfare in December 1950 on the streets of Seoul, South Korea.

With an official war on terrorism and as days go by, more and more of our Military find themselves in Urban Warfare scenarios. This type of warfare is by far one of the most difficult. A superior force with air power and superior technology - are less effective in close-quarters combat. Urban warfare robs attackers of fire support. When the distance between an attacker and the enemy is measured in feet, it's impossible for air strikes to be precise, so the battle becomes a struggle between riflemen. Riflemen in Urban Warfare situations will be fighting in streets, stairwells, hallways and rooms. And, it is all but certain that Hand-to-Hand Combat will be experienced and the GRAPLE® program addresses this realistic scenario.

Complicating matters further in an Urban Warfare environment is the fact that civilians can be anywhere in the battlefield and Riflemen and Military Police may be in a similar predicament as domestic Police Officers, where restraint will be needed to avoid potential human rights charges. The GRAPLE® program addresses this realistic scenario as well.

The G.R.A.P.L.E.® program for the Military is suitable for a Three-Block Warfare environment. No longer are the days when an Infantryman will just call in indirect fire support. He may find himself in cities where he may have to use lethal force and the next moment restraint. Just like Police Officers in civilian settings, Infantrymen may need to protect themselves and at the same time not use overwhelming force (when it is not needed) because if they do, they stand to be judged by the media and courts and we don't want U.S. forces and its Allies to be viewed as using excessive force. Excessive force charges have plagued Police Departments throughout America and the result has been lower Police Department morale and a tarnished reputation. This is because the majority of Officers lack proper Self-Defense training. We don't want our military forces to experience the same situation. This undermines our goals as a great and caring people. Again, G.R.A.P.L.E.® techniques address this situation. The applications of G.R.A.P.L.E.® techniques are both humane and lethal, depending on the circumstances.

Those that have taken the G.R.A.P.L.E.® program know how effective the training is and the teaching methodology of Rorion Gracie. It is our hope that this message gets across to Top Brass in every branch of armed service. The ultimate issue of life or death may often depend upon the outcome of Hand-to-Hand combat. According to many Top Brass, U.S. forces are woefully unprepared for the deadly world of Hand-to-Hand combat. These skills must be developed in order for our forces to be able to operate with confidence and efficiency on the future urban battlefields. These skills must be both effective and easy to learn.

BACKGROUND:

The Gracie family has been involved in martial arts for nearly 80 years. They are recognized worldwide for their expertise in the field of Self -Defense, especially following their unmatched success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts event created by Rorion Gracie. Rorion has gained widespread acclaim for his specialized Self-Defense programs, including RAPESAFE®, a cutting edge program that provides virtually any woman, regardless of age, size or physical ability, with the capability to escape a sexual assault and G.A.R.D.® (Gracie Air Rage Defense), launched before 9/11, is designed to empower flight attendants to control and subdue unruly passengers.

THE G.R.A.P.L.E.® SOLUTION:

Several years ago, members of the law enforcement community approached Rorion Gracie and asked him to develop a program that would give police officers the ability to control violent suspects, ensure the safety of the officer and be court defensible. The result was G.R.A.P.L.E.® (Gracie Resisting Attack Procedures for Law Enforcement). Since its inception, the program has been taught to members of the FBI, Secret Service, Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Special Forces, CIA, and many other federal, state and local law enforcement professionals, as well as some elite international organizations such as the Israel Security Agency and the British Police Special Operations Group. In fact, the US Army has rewritten their combatives manual to include the G.R.A.P.L.E.® techniques they learned from Rorion Gracie.

Rorion Gracie is confident that after seeing the effectiveness of the techniques G.R.A.P.L.E.® offers, Military commanders will want to make G.R.A.P.L.E.® a mandatory component of their basic training. The G.R.A.P.L.E.® program's objective is to make this quality and realistic lifesaving training techniques available to as many Military personnel as possible.

Unlike other Self-Defense training programs, Rorion Gracie's Self-Defense programs are not mass-produced because in order to maintain quality, he can't and he won't.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

What is the objective of G.R.A.P.L.E.®?

Who can take the G.R.A.P.L.E.® program?

Any active or reserve military personnel are eligible to participate in the G.R.A.P.L.E.® course. Proof of current military status is required.

Upon completion of the G.R.A.P.L.E.® course, each participant is certified by Rorion Gracie to teach the program's techniques to fellow military personnel within their units. This certification is valid for 6 months. A two-day recertification course is required every 6 months to maintain the instructor certification status.

What makes the techniques taught in G.R.A.P.L.E.® court-defensible for Law Enforcement personnel?

Since the moves are based on leverage and technique, rather than strikes and kicks, the physical damage to the suspect is drastically reduced. Lawsuits and charges of police brutality that are major concerns of department chiefs nationwide, also go down significantly as a result of using the G.R.A.P.L.E.® approach. A direct result is an increase in officer morale, as well as an improved public image for the department. A current G.R.A.P.L.E.® certification is necessary in case a department needs Rorion Gracie to appear as an expert witness in the event of a lawsuit. Furthermore, participation in the recertification course maintains an individual's skills at the level that best ensures their safety and that of others.

What makes the techniques taught in G.R.A.P.L.E.® potentially court-defensible for Military personnel in an international setting?

It is difficult to compare civilian Law Enforcement situations to Military operations where civilians could be casualties. It is even more difficult to compare civil courts to international courts such as the newly developed ICC (International Criminal Court) that is meant to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. In all these scenarios, there always is a concern for restraint when dealing with non-combatants (civilians).

The GRAPLE® program is based on leverage and technique, rather than strikes and kicks and the physical damage to civilians, in an Urban Warfare setting may drastically be reduced, as well as potential charges of Military brutality in an international setting.

TO CONTACT US:

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