Always carry a backup. The self defense class is a free class for youth in our #community 🥋🚔🤙🏽🎵 @jeffkaale #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Closing the distance is an inevitable part of our work. In addition to being aware of all the potential things that can happen in a #jiujitsu match or mma fight, we are always reminded that there is a gun (ours) in every fight. How many retentions does your holster / taser have and how strong are they? Would someone be able to intuitively release them with the same side or cross hand? Do you have techniques or concepts in your #defensivetactics curriculum to address weapon retention in and out of the holster? If so, have you pressure tested them? I am far from an expert in this topic but I am very fortunate to have learned from guys who have spent decades working on these problems like Sgt @dongulla. Courses like his or the #graciesurvivaltactics course at @gracieuniversityhq do a fantastic job of introducing jiujitsu and providing techniques and concepts to address #weaponretention in and out of the holster. Since I’m so much smaller than these gentlemen, it’s much easier for them to reach around with the cross hand and access my gun like Webster did. That grip is much more concerning than the same side grip and it’s something I need to work on addressing. When it comes to close quarter weapon retention, @renergracie would say: “overhooks for punch protection and underhooks for weapon retention. I try to be thankful anytime I find out something isn’t as reliable as I thought in training because I get another chance to try again. Mahalo to Dan, Webster and Tae for helping me stay safe! **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**🙏🏽🚔🥋🤙🏽#bellevue #police #selfdefense #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Broke in a new jumpsuit at the @bellevueskatepark. No holes in the pants yet. 🛹🚔🤙🏽 **our holsters have multiple retentions and the @sigsauerinc p320 pro has internal safeties which make discharge from impact not possible🙏🏽** 📹 Killian #bellevue #police #skateboarding #streetplantbattalion #boneless #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #skatelikeacop #protectbellevuedotcom

The lateral hiring portal is open! Entry level should reopen soon too!🥋🚔🤙🏽 Posted @withregram • @bellevuewapolicerecruiting We have one of the most progressive #defensivetactics training programs in the country, and it’s always a good day when you can call this “work.” We would love to have more good people from all walks of life on our team and our entry level and lateral hiring portal is open! Our entry level hiring portal should reopen later this month too! Up to 99.2k in base pay for officers, not counting incentives (an additional 5-17% with a degree + longevity pay). Additionally, we are one of the first departments in the country to equip all officers with the @sigsauerinc p320 Pro duty pistol with issued optics and a mounted light! We are also still taking applicants for the Police Support Officer (PSO) position! Up to 67.1k in base pay with the possibility of overtime work, a 4 day work week, amazing benefits and eligibility to contribute to our city’s Municipal Employees’ Benefit Trust (MEBT) program for retirement! For more information go to protectbellevue.com or contact officer Craig Hanaumi (chanaumi@bellevuewa.gov) **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**🙏🏽 #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #selfdefense #fitness #work #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Our hiring portals should reopen this month! 🥋🚔🤙🏽 Posted @withregram • @bellevuewapolicerecruiting We would love to have more good people from all walks of life on our team and our entry level and lateral hiring portals should reopen later this month! Up to 99.2k in base pay for officers, not counting incentives (an additional 5-17% with a degree + longevity pay). Additionally, we are one of the first departments in the country to equip all officers with the @sigsauerinc p320 Pro duty pistol with issued optics and a mounted light! We are also still taking applicants for the Police Support Officer (PSO) position! Up to 67.1k in base pay with the possibility of overtime work, a 4 day work week, amazing benefits and eligibility to contribute to our city’s Municipal Employees’ Benefit Trust (MEBT) program for retirement! For more information go to protectbellevue.com or contact officer Craig Hanaumi (chanaumi@bellevuewa.gov) **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**🙏🏽 #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #selfdefense #fitness #work #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

With 24 years of #lawenforcement experience and 30+ years of training in various martial arts, @larryperreira is one of those guys who kick ass at everything. With an equally amazing stand up and ground game, Larry is also a fantastic instructor for both the striking and grappling arts. He makes every roll fun, challenging, and safe. As you can see, a common occurrence when we train together is laughing the entire time 😂. Even though we’re the same age, grew up in nearby cities, and briefly overlapped our careers at the @honolulupd, I only met him after moving to Washington and started working for Bellevue. Great officer and an even better human being. 🤙🏽🚔⚫️🔵⚫️🥋**shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats** 🙏🏽 #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #selfdefense #oahugrown #waipahu #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

I made a short video of Paco sharing what #boxing has meant to him and why he thinks it’s incredible for everyone. Let me know what you think! The #eastsidepugs is a nonprofit program at @ring_sports_united that allows youth to earn their membership through hard work and staying out of trouble. If you know a young person in the #Bellevue area that you think would be a great candidate for this incredible program, let me know 🙏🏽👊🏽🤙🏽

Name that tune! Hints: This song was released in 1972 (when music was music) and performed by a band that has sold more than 100 million records. Named after the city they were formed in, the group was inducted into to the #rocknrollhalloffame in 2016. Mahalo to Lexi, Reumani, Aleecia, Myanna, Isaac & Jalen for backing me up & @hdpiano for the tutorial. I’m still a white belt at the #piano, but I’m working on it 🙏🏽🚔🎹🤙🏽 #bellevue #police #syncopation #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #protectbellevuedotcom

Closing the distance is an inevitable part of our work. In addition to being aware of all the potential things that can happen in a #jiujitsu match or mma fight, we are always reminded that there is always a gun (ours) in every fight. How many retentions does your holster / taser have and how strong are they? Would someone be able to intuitively release them with the same side or cross hand? Do you have techniques or concepts in your #defensivetactics curriculum to address weapon retention in and out of the holster? If so, have you pressure tested them? I am far from an expert in this topic but I am very fortunate to have learned from guys who have spent decades working on these problems like Sgt @dongulla. Courses like his or the #graciesurvivaltactics course at @gracieuniversityhq do a fantastic job of introducing jiujitsu and providing techniques and concepts to address #weaponretention. It’s frustrating when stuff fails in training but I’m thankful anytime I find out something isn’t as reliable as I thought because I get another chance to try again. A former coworker of mine said something very profound when I was asking questions about a certain technique: “Everything works, and everything fails.” Mahalo to Dan, Webster and Tae for helping me stay safe! **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**🙏🏽🚔🥋🤙🏽#bellevue #police #selfdefense #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Aside from punches, #headlocks are one of the most common behaviors in a fight. I’m very lucky that I have friends like Webster to let me get in a few reps of this grounded headlock escape with my gear on. Torso flexion is much more difficult so this one was much harder to do in uniform compared to without it. I found that keeping the back of my belt clear is much easier on my back if I am stuck underneath someone. Day by day. **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**??⚫️?⚫️???#bellevue #police #graciesurvivaltactics #selfdefense #jiujitsu #fitness #outreach #aloha #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Whether you are standing up or on the ground, the goal of trying to obtain inside hand/arm position is generally the same. Having head control and over hooks for punch protection and using your legs to create frames and wedges when space is created by the top person is a great way to mitigate damage from the bottom. @gracieuniversityhq calls this the “punch block series.” Day by day. **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**?????? #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #sefdefense #graciesurvivaltactics #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Feels like Paco has ? ‘s in his gloves when I hold mitts for him. He’s an outstanding mentor to the younger guys at the gym and we are lucky to have him in our #community. ????? #bellevue #police #boxing #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Aside from punches, #headlocks are one of the most common behaviors in a fight. I’m very lucky that I have friends like Webster to let me get in a few reps with my gear on. Torso flexion is much more difficult but it’s good to know in training that it is still possible. I’ve found that keeping the back of my belt clear is much easier on my back if I am stuck underneath someone. The headlock counters are done depending on where you are positioned in relation to the attacker. They are both from the curriculum at @gracieuniversityhq. Day by day. **shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**??⚫️?⚫️???#bellevue #police #graciesurvivaltactics #selfdefense #jiujitsu #fitness #outreach #aloha #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

The extra layers really come in handy in the wintertime.❄️ The #selfdefense class is a free class for youth in our #community???? ? @jeffkaale #fbf #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom