Marine hand to hand combat - how does it work?

2014-07-16T03:59:06-04:00

I've heard its one of the most revered fighting techniques in the world. It was implemented after I got out. I was in martial arts before I enlisted (Aikido, Tae Kwan Do, Kenpo) and thought hand to hand was pretty pathetic when I was going through it. Can those of you in it now give me some feedback on it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2014 8:02 AM

2014-08-17T08:02:28-04:00

It has it's merits but to call it revered is pushing it.

Response by CPL Patrick Brewbaker made May 23 at 2016 10:26 PM

2016-05-23T22:26:00-04:00

You figure you're learning a system. By glean from the techniques, but have a base martial art. Mine is judo and jujitsu. All the Budo arts fit together.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Apr 18 at 2019 10:17 AM

2019-04-18T10:17:37-04:00

Marines previously trained in a system called LINE (Linear Involuntary Neurological Engagement). It was a system focused on lethal response to common attacks. It got discontinued due to need for non-lethal methods and rigidness of using 6-7 detailed steps in each scenario.

The current system is MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program). It mixes MMA with traditional weapons tactics (i.e. bayonet, etc.).