I’m very #thankful to be working for a progressive department that provides training acquired from a variety of sources. I recently received a message from an officer in another state who asked me how we incorporated #jiujitsu into our DT curriculum. He asked this because he said his department is “anti-bjj.” While there is no such thing as a perfect police department, I can say that Bellevue PD’s Defensive Tactics curriculum is very progressive and takes things from several sources and a variety of arts to help keep its officers safe. Some techniques are from #jiujitsu, some from #muaythai,some from #boxing, #kali, etc. Through training and networking with other LEO’s across the world at courses like the #graciesurvivaltactics at @gracieuniversityhq I’ve found that what is taught in each department is almost entirely dependent upon the department’s training coordinator and administration. If you are thinking about a career in law enforcement, one of the factors to consider when choosing who to apply for (at least for me) would be where their DT curriculum comes from, and how often do officers get to train in it. #Respect to @tcoyne18, one of our new hires who recently started his journey. He helped me practice and demonstrate some techniques from the #GST curriculum (clinch, leg hook takedown, knee on belly, Kimura handcuffing transition). I like to feel how the gear can limit certain movements like torso and hip flexion in training so there are less surprises when I do it for real. If you are in LE and are interested in free DT training, send me a message. Stay safe ????⚫️?⚫️ **shoes were cleaned prior to stepping on the mats** ?? #bellevue #police #selfdefense #tecnica #alavanca #oldman fitness #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Working on the #jiujitsu #grip with the rope before work. The weight of the gear really adds up at the end. Day by day ???⚫️?⚫️??@not_theking #bellevue #police #oldman #gripstrength #ropeclimb #fitness #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Aside from the fantastic parks, outstanding school district, and our extremely diverse #community, the coolest thing about Bellevue is its support of skating. @moormansmenu laid the foundation and he and @mewnyewnit have created something that is truly unprecedented. Show me another city in the country (or the ? for that matter) with three world class skateparks, a city-run #skateshop and the best #skatecamps around. The vibe and positivity even make old cops like me feel like I’m part of the skate community, and it’s something that I will never take for granted and always appreciate ??@bellevueskatepark ???⚫️?⚫️? @jeffkaale #bellevue #police #skateboarding #outreach #aloha #oldman #fitness #oahugrown #aiea #skatelikeacop #skateweeklyorskateweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

@ccarlos.f2 working on his coaching chops and displaying great patience while holding mits and teaching me a new combo after practice. I’ll get it eventually! ? The #eastsidepugs is a nonprofit boxing program that allows young people like Carlos the opportunity to learn the sweet science, compete under @usaboxing and earn their membership at the gym. If you live in or near Bellevue and know a young person that would benefit from this program, message and we’ll connect them to the gym ???⚫️?⚫️? #bellevue #police #boxing #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #sisepuede #fitness #oahugrown #aiea #thatSLOWgrind #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Last week Rener and Brian Ortega analyzed the Pennsylvania State Police shooting incident and introduced the 100-second rule of control. This week Rener analyzes an incident in which a police officer PERFECTLY applies this rule to control a suspect.

Upcoming 5-day Gracie Survival Tactics courses in:

Ft. Benning, GA
Torrance, CA
Coronado, CA
Louisville, KY
London, OH
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Register at http://www.GracieUniveristy.com/GST

If your department won’t pay for you to attend, email Charlie at GST@GracieUniversity.com and we’ll find a way to make it happen.

Recently a Florida deputy used mount to control a suspect until backup arrived. Here I show how he did it while having good weapon retention and base

“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing and leverage rather than brute strength.” -#heliogracie ?Respect to @memarie95 for coming in to train prior to the start of her shift! She has been in law enforcement for a little more than a year and patrols while most of the city she works in is asleep. Like our agency, her department also allows its officers to use the VNR (aka RNC, or 裸絞) when dealing with a combative/assaultive person, so we worked on some transitions to the back, encircling the neck, then transitions to handcuffing and she did awesome. Next week we will work the other side of the coin and practice some counters and defense against it. #jiujitsu and #judo practitioners are often surprised to find out that in law enforcement, many departments place this technique at the same level of force as using a firearm. The bilateral compression of the carotid arteries allows a smaller person or officer like Megan a chance to survive a violent encounter against someone who is much bigger and stronger. Unlike knocking someone out with a strike, when this technique is performed correctly it causes no injury to the assailant. If you are in law enforcement and are interested in free DT training, send me a message. Stay safe ????⚫️?⚫️ #police #selfdefense #graciesurvivaltactics #tecnica #alavanca #fitness #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Gave away another donated complete thanks to @crabpipe69! Aiden has been skating for about a year and I know he’ll make good use of it! Mahalo again Tom! The added bonus was meeting Irwin (in green) and getting to see @gabe_annan shred and help us with his deft camerawork ?????⚫️?⚫️ #bellevue #police #skateboarding #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #fitness #skatelikeacop #skateweeklyorskateweakly #protectbellevuedotcom #crossroadsbowl

Stopped by the South Bellevue #Community Center and I got called out by C.J. (11 years old). He was too quick for me, but luckily I was able to use an inadvertent pick set by the cameraman to get free ?????⚫️?⚫️ #Bellevue #police #basketball #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #fitness #ballweeklyorballweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Tried some transition/movement drills in 1 minute intervals on Erik Paulson’s Motion Master while wearing the uniform and a plate carrier. Total additional weight was about 40lbs / 18.14kg. It was very hard and a great workout. Day by day ???⚫️?⚫️??@jeffkaale #bellevue #police #selfdefense #jiujitsu #oldman #fitness #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

@mjracle_beastbyday2x stole my ? and broke my ankle at #nationalnightout ????⚫️?⚫️?@braceface.nia2x #bellevue #police #basketball #outreach #aloha #ballinbynature #makeadifference #oahugrown #aiea #ballweeklyorballweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

We can’t right all the world’s wrongs, but we can #makeadifference where we are ??⚫️?⚫️? ?@mewnyewnit @bellevueskatepark ? @not_theking #bellevue #police #summer #skatecamp #skateboarding #oldman #sisepuede #outreach #aloha #supportlocal #oahugrown #aiea #fitness #nationalnightout #skatelikeacop #skateweeklyorskateweakly #protectbellevuedotcom ** our holsters have multiple retentions and the HK USP (my firearm) has two internal safeties so a round being discharged from impact is not possible**

@larryperreira (from #waipahu) helping me (#aiea) and Sgt. Rivera (from #kalihi) with a combination. We are super lucky to have both of them on our team and we would love to have more #kamaaina ?????⚫️?⚫️ #bellevue #police #boxing #oldman #fitness #oahugrown #localboys #hawaii #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

How old is the oldest person you know who trains #jiujitsu? I believe if it is taught in a way that is scaled to the practitioner, anyone at any age can learn. Mari is one of the oldest practitioners in the country and she is awesome! Here she works on the standing rear choke defense from the #womenempowered @gracieuniversityhq curriculum! The women’s #selfdefense is a free class for women in our community at @kindredjiujitsu ????⚫️?⚫️ #police #offduty #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #oahugrown #aiea #fitness #tecnica #alavanca #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom