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Originally Posted by Switch
I probably shouldn't post this but the new system the Army has (I have 13 years in, 12 active 1 on reserve) sucks. It is good for one on one competition in a sporting enviroment. Been to Iraq? When was the last time as a soldier you didn't travel in a squad? Don't you think the enemy does similiar things? The focus the Army has on take downs and ground work is stupid. How can you be focusing on putting someone in a submission while his fellows are going to be stopping a mudhole in you? In combat my aim is to take you out with the least amount of effort on my part not for you to submitt to me verbally or physically. If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of going hand to hand with someone on todays battlefield forget all that you have learned in the that system. Hit them in the eye directly (finger jab is good for this)! HARD! Hit them in the throat! HARD! Strike them in the groan! HARD! and if the bastard is still standing find the biggest object and hit them with that.
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Well, thats your opinion... and I respect that! Yes, I have been to Iraq twice. I'm 11b so ofcourse I've been in the fight both times! Will you ever use combatives in Iraq? Probally not, but it has happened over there... I don't know if your level 1 certified or not, but the main focus isn't on submissions. Yes you learn them, but dominant body positions is the main focus.
As far as if you find yourself in this position... why on earth would you poke them in the eye when you can punch??? See, if you keep up w/ the program and get to level 3, you learn stand up and all that good stuff. Plus, I just like MMA, and it's a great way to train for it... I'll always prefer pulling the trigger in Iraq, but this is an Fight Forum so I was just asking if there was anyone else in the combatives program...