Defensive Tactics: Street-Proven Arrest and Control Techniques - Softcover

Christensen, Loren W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594394431 ISBN 13: 9781594394430

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center, 2016

Synopsis

Whether you are a law enforcement officer seeking to improve your edge or a martial artist wanting to expand your knowledge of street-proven techniques, you will find Defensive Tactics: Street-Proven Arrest and Control Techniques is filled with invaluable information to prepare you for even the most difficult scenarios.

Highlights include:
Joint manipulation that works
Leverage control vs. pain control
Striking with the hands, feet, forearms, and elbows
Safely and quickly crossing the gap
Blocking an assailant’s strikes
Using vulnerable points to gain compliance
Head disorientation
Safe application of carotid constriction or “sleeper” holds
Controlling a suspect on the ground
Arresting big guys
Fighting concepts to take on patrol
Weapon retention in close quarters and on the ground

Loren W. Christensen is a retired cop and high-ranking martial artist who survived everything the mean streets threw at him, working patrol, gang enforcement, and dignitary protection. Defensive Tactics goes beyond what is taught in the academy, during an officer’s in-service training, and what is allowed by the administration.

This book also includes a chapter on proven ways to control a suspect on the ground, written by LAPD officer Mark Mireles, an MMA coach, police academy trainer, and champion wrestler.

About this title

About the Author

Loren W. Christensen has been involved with martial arts since 1965. He has earned an 8th dan in American Free Style Karate, 2nd dan in Jujitsu, and 1st dan in Modern Arnis. Loren has authored over 50 books (a couple non-fiction), and has written popular articles for numerous martial arts magazines during the past 30 years. Loren was inducted into the 2001 Masters Hall of Fame for a Golden Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a retired Army MP and Portland Police Officer. Loren Christensen resides in Portland Oregon.

Edition details

• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1594394431
• ISBN 13: 9781594394430
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384