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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Two fighters look at each other from across the mat. Soon they will be punching, kicking and grappling. This is you or him, life or death. This is what close hand-to-hand combat is all about.
The 525th Military Police Company conducted their first level-1 combative training course Jan. 3 through 7. The one-week, 40-hour course teaches students basic moves to defend themselves in hand-to-hand combat.
“The course is completely voluntary,” said combative instructor Army Master Sgt. Brian Stuckey. “Basically it gives these individuals confidence in their ability to defend themselves no matter what your size or gender may be.”
When students reach the end of the course, they are evaluated individually. If they show an understanding of the techniques, they are awarded a level-1 certification in combative skills.
“I am glad its coming to an end,” said 2nd Lt. Jennifer Silver, 1st platoon leader of the 193rd Military Police Company. “My body definitely hurts and I am extremely exhausted, but feel a sense of accomplishment.”
Completing the different levels of the course allows individuals to instruct classes of their own as long as the level they are teaching is below what the individual is certified at.
“Being an instructor is fulfilling,” said Stuckey. “You are able to teach somebody a skill they are going to use in their future endeavors.”
Combative training courses are a good way for individuals to advance self confidence and progress in their military careers.
“This is a fighting course, hands down,” said Stuckey. “These skills will help these Troopers if they find themselves in a life or death situation.”
| Date Taken: | 01.14.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 01.18.2011 09:01 |
| Story ID: | 63728 |
| Location: | GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
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