Periodically #training in uniform is good because you get to see what is possible before it really matters. In hindsight throwing a triangle was not a good idea.

The vest and belt greatly reduce torso flexion, and the soles of your boots get caught on loose clothing. Retentions for various tools (taser, mag pouches, radio) may get inadvertently released and keys, pens, and anything you keep in yo ur pockets may fall out too. Belt keepers are absolutely necessary. I like to keep the back of my belt clear because having stuff positioned there could hurt you if you fall or get stuck on your back. Thank you very much to Nathan for helping me troubleshoot at the station.🥋🚔🤙🏽 **Always safety check to remove live weapons and to make sure nothing sharp will cut the mats** #police #selfdefense #jiujitsu #graciesurvivaltactics #aiea #oahugrown #trainweeklyorfightweakly

Word on the street is that there will be skatecamps this summer. 🤙🏽 #fbf #police #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #skatelikeacop #streetplantbattalion #aiea #oahugrown 🎵 @not_theking

I can hear @da_rulk yelling “Let’s go ufaka!” 😂🤙🏽 #RFT #sitthrough #reversecrawl #bodyweight #oldman #fitness #trainweeklyorfightweakly #AlwaysCan #aiea #oahugrown

@larryperreira, @uof.bpd and I have been working in #lawenforcement longer than @kai_ozeki has been alive 😂👴. The next generation has some big shoes to fill when Larry & Raph call it a career. Fun times with the crew and Dr Alex from @airrosti_wa. 🙏🏽🥋🤙🏽 #police #oldman #jiujitsu #selfdefense #mma #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #aiea #waipahu #oahugrown

One of the most applicable parts of #jiujitsu for #lawenforcement is the ability to control someone without hurting them from a variety of positions on top and on the bottom. My friend @natetrahan is about my size, and he was kind enough to let me pressure test some things at our station. I got to work on a takedown I learned from @nateorch10p and some techniques from the #graciesurvivaltactics course. Here are some principles and concepts:

-Distance management for punch protection. The two safe ranges from strikes are all the way out (two arm lengths or more) or all the way in.

-Overhooks for punch protection, underhooks for #weaponretention. This principle applies to both standing and ground close quarter situations.

-The only time mount should be chosen as a position of control (over side control / cross body) is when the top person has jiu-jitsu training since the top person is much more rollable from mount. Our tools are also much more accessible from the mount.

The twisting arm control (TAC) / gift wrap position I transitioned to at the end provides fantastic control. I hadn’t done it in a while and you can see I didn’t angle my right foot away from Nate’s body as a base point or pressure into him with my hips to prevent a possible reversal. Luckily I have people like him to help me get these looks in training so I can improve. 🙏🏽🥋🚔🤙🏽 #police #selfdefense #control #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #aiea #oahugrown #trainweeklyorfightweakly #policeweek

@elbowstightpod asked, and I did my best to answer through a #lawenforcement lens. Let me know what you think! 🥋🚔🤙🏽 #police #jiujitsu #selfdefense #policeweek #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #aiea #oahugrown

I was lucky enough to get to pressure test some techniques thanks to my friend Nathan. He is a student at UW and is interested in a career in #lawenforcement. It’s refreshing to know people who want to do what we do are out there. We just have to find them!

For this exercise I worked on some top control, punch protection and weapon retention while trying to stay as relaxed as possible. Nathan is about a foot taller than me but only about 25lbs heavier. I said he could do whatever he wanted including hitting me, but I would not hit him.

The belt and vest really limit torso flexion because my mag pouches, OC spray and vest dig into my quads and torso, and the extra weight (20lbs /9kgs) really adds up towards the end. Rolling with boots on is also different from being barefoot because of the limited ankle flexion and the treads getting stuck on loose clothing. As stated before, I like to keep the back of my belt clear just in case I end up on my back.

Like most holsters, the retentions of the @safarilandgroup 6360 ALS/SLS work well against same side gun grabs, and from doing pull-ups on a holstered training gun I know that it won’t get ripped off my belt which allows me the peace of mind to work some counters. I am also using a Negative Cant Plate (NCP) by @blackboxcustoms_ and @the_theory_police secured with Safariland factory bolts. 🙏🏽🤙🏽 #police #jiujitsu #selfdefense #graciesurvivaltactics #fitness #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #aiea #oahugrown #policeweek

I often get asked about my uniform and equipment so I wanted to share some of the how and the why with you guys here. 🙏🏽🥋🚔🤙🏽 #police #jiujitsu #beready #selfdefense #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #aiea #oahugrown

“Your definition of victory is allowed to change as time goes on.” -@renergracie

As someone transitioning into their late 40’s, this resonates with me even more with each passing year. God willing, I’m going to be that 90-something year old. 🙏🏽🥋🤙🏽 #fbf #oldman #jiujitsu #perspective

One day, my mind will tell my body to move and my body won’t be able to. I don’t know when that day will be, but it’s not today. 7, 3min rounds of @basruttenmma with 1 min rest between each round. Late 40’s are right around the corner, but I’m pieing that corner. 🤙🏽 #fitness #oldman #bodyweight #sitthrough #pushups #RFT #trainweeklyorfightweakly #aiea #oahugrown

Small things with great #aloha 🤙🏽. #police #outreach #makeadifference #aiea #oahugrown #ukulele #overtherainbow #asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth

Aside from punches, #headlocks are one of the most common behaviors in a fight. I’m very grateful to have friends like Webster who are willing to help me practice some defenses / counters to them with the gear on, which makes moving around more difficult. Day by day🙏🏽🥋🤙🏽 **Always safety check to remove live weapons and to make sure there isn’t anything sharp that will scratch the mats** #police #jiujitsu #graciesurvivaltactics #selfdefense #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #trainweeklyorfightweakly #aiea #oahugrown

Had a fun time talking story with Jordan, a purple belt who uses #jiujitsu principles in business. I shared a bit about how I got hooked on #skateboarding and other life shenanigans. Mahalo for having me on and hope to train with you one day 🙏🏽🥋🤙🏽 #police #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #searchforanimalchin #asiandontraisin #aiea #oahugrown #trainweeklyorfightweakly

My friend and coworker Keali’i brought back some snacks from Oahu on a recent trip home so I had to share with the Sampson ‘ohana. Feel free to subscribe to Sarael’s YouTube page (King Dion Sampson) too! He’s working on some content for you guys. Next week, they’re going to try Arare! 🤙🏽 #police #lemonpeelgummybears #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #aiea #oahugrown