Marine hand to hand combat - how does it work?

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 03:59:06 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:02:28 -0400

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

CPL Patrick Brewbaker — Mon, 23 May 2016 22:26:00 -0400

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

LTC Eugene Chu — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:17:37 -0400

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.).