Training periodically in uniform helps you realize how different it is. Wearing the vest and belt significantly limit torso flexion, and boots get stuck on shirts, jackets and any other loose clothing. Retaining your tools/weapons is another variable that adds to the difficulty (My taser and radio have fallen out on their own more than once while stuck on the bottom of the fight). Aside from the #selfdefense and #fitness benefits, this is where #jiujitsu helps me the most. Being 135lbs forces me to be more cognizant of the other person’s actions as well as my own. Jiu-Jitsu provides a less emotional way to prepare for what would otherwise be a very chaotic situation with a calmer mind, which then allows you be more aware of what is happening to you and what you can do. I’m very thankful our department allows us time to troubleshoot things like this on-duty, and also grateful to have coworkers like @tcoyne18 for letting me explore how moving with the gear feels in a variety of positions. ???⚫️?⚫️?**shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**?? we would love to have more practitioners and good people on our team and #wearehiring! For more information, go to protectbellevue.com #bellevue #police #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #graciesurvivaltactics #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Just like @bobburnquist & @riokid, the #jiujitsu / #skateboarding connection is strong with this one! I first saw @iamwillmorton shredding at the @bellevueskatepark almost 3 years ago. He was incredible back then and now at only 12 yrs old he’s also a high level #baseball player too. When @will2liv told me that he started Jiu-Jitsu I was super stoked. I finally got a chance to roll with him and his sister and I had a blast. Thankfully they took it easy on me! ???⚫️?⚫️? #bellevue #police #outreach #aloha #makeadifference #aiea #seattle #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Impromptu #workout put together by @warriorstrengthtrainer, one if the many amazing people in our #community. We would love to have more martial artists on our team and #wearehiring! For more information, go to protectbellevue.com ?@fighter_girl_ ???⚫️?⚫️?? #fbf #bellevue #police #fitness #selfdefense #kali #outreach #aloha #aiea #oahugrown #guam #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

My awesome coworker Demetrius was nice enough to let me work on some #weaponretention from the #graciesurvivaltactics curriculum at the end of our bi-annual 10 hr in-service training. Aside from a few exceptions, if you are stuck on the ground @ryrongracie and @renergracie would say that overhooks are best for punch protection and underhooks are best for weapon retention. DT training like this occurs on-duty in our department each month for our patrol officers (and each week for our new hires) in our Defensive Tactics room. If you love to train, come join our team: protectbellevue.com ?@larryperreira ???⚫️?⚫️?#bellevue #police #wearehiring #selfdefense #jiujitsu #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #fitness #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

“Time is your most precious gift because you only have a set amount of it. You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you’ll never get back.” #rickwarren ???⚫️?⚫️#bellevue #police #wearehiring #makeadifference #outreach #aloha #oahugrown #aiea #fitness #pullups #protectbellevuedotcom

We can’t right all the world’s wrongs, but we can #makeadifference where we are ???⚫️?⚫️ @bellevueskatepark @mewnyewnit #skatecamp #bellevue #police #skateboarding #wearehiring #caveman #outreach #aloha #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #skatelikeacop #skateweeklyorskateweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Another incredible martial artist that we are lucky to have in our #community is @nateorch10p. He has regularly competed against many of the best grapplers in the world for several years and the level of #jiujitsu in our city has gone up considerably thanks to him and @10thplanetseattle. With day and evening classes you have plenty of chances to learn from one of the best practitioners in the world ???#bellevue #thinkstreetplaysportpracticeart #10thplanet #10thplanetseattle #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Training periodically in uniform helps you realize how different it is. Wearing the vest and belt significantly limit torso flexion, and boots get stuck on shirts, jackets and any other loose clothing. Retaining your tools/weapons is another variable that adds to the difficulty (My taser and radio have fallen out on their own more than once while stuck on the bottom of the fight). Aside from the #selfdefense and #fitness benefits, this is where #jiujitsu helps me the most. Being 135lbs forces me to be more cognizant of the other person’s actions as well as my own. Jiu-Jitsu provides a less emotional way to prepare for what would otherwise be a very chaotic situation with a calmer mind, which then allows you be more aware of what is happening to you and what you can do. I’m very thankful our department allows us time to troubleshoot things like this on-duty, and also grateful to have coworkers like Mike for letting me explore how moving with the gear feels in a variety of positions. Day by day ???⚫️?⚫️?**shoes were cleaned before stepping on the mats**?? we would love to have more practitioners and good people on our team and #wearehiring! For more information, go to protectbellevue.com #bellevue #police #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #graciesurvivaltactics #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Two officer takedown done perfectly by Zion & Zaire. ???⚫️?⚫️? #tbt #bellevue #police #wearehiring #makeadifference #outreach #aloha #graciesurvivaltactics #selfdefense #jiujitsu #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

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“My son was at the skateboard park when Officer Craig Hanaumi approached him and asked, ‘How much longer will you be skating?’ Nervous he was in trouble he said 15 or so minutes. Officer Craig said, ‘Great, I’ll grab my board and skate with you!’ Officer Craig worked on techniques with him and gave him encouragement…..my son will never forget it! What a wonderful way for a police officer to interact with the community. ?? #LoveWhatMatters #Love #InstaLove #LoveWins #LoveAlwaysWins #BelieveInLove #CherishEveryMoment #LoveEachOther #Kindness #Hope #Joy #Compassion #FindYourJoy #LoveIt #ShowLove #GiveLove #Giving #ThankYou #SmallActs #BeLove #WeAreLove #AlwaysLove #LoveAlways #ChooseLove #SpreadLove #LoveMore ❤️ ❤️ Submitted by Cynthia R. Pauley‎

Some gi #pullups before work. The weight of the gear really adds up at the end. Day by day ???⚫️?⚫️? #bellevue #police #jiujitsu #oldman #grip #fitness #oahugrown #aiea #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

Not too many days left to backpack-mode the #herohoodie here in the #PNW so gotta get out & enjoy while we can. 61.7lbs / 28kg #kettlebell swings and squat/presses. Mahalo @quikflipapparel @renergracie @kindredjiujitsu ???@jeffkaale #oahugrown #aiea #oldman #fitness #fall #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom

We have so many awesome martial artists in our #community & @warriorstrengthtrainer is one of them. I’ll be introducing you to more great practitioners/people soon! ???⚫️?⚫️?? #fbf #bellevue #police #selfdefense #muaythai #fitness #outreach #aloha #oahugrown #aiea #guam #trainweeklyorfightweakly #wearehiring #protectbellevuedotcom

I was walking past out Defensive Tactics room when I saw a bunch our our SWAT guys getting ready for a team #workout. I thought to myself how unfortunate it would be that the rest of the ? isn’t able to see this. #yourewelcome ???⚫️?⚫️ #shortshortsdontcare #wearehiring #bellevue #police #fitness #motivation #trainweeklyorfightweakly #protectbellevuedotcom