U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Carpio, a powerline mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-312, Marine Aircraft Group-31, 2nd Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, prepares to fight during a resupply run during Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 4, 2026. The MAI Course develops Marines' understanding of combative techniques and enables them to conduct belt advancement within their individual units. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Sprouse, a drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, speaks about the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 20, 2026. MCMAP is the martial arts system employed by the Marine Corps and is one of the skills recruits must learn in order to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
