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I'll be attending Combatives Level I in about a month and was wondering if anyone knew a good way to prep for the course physically? I understand it can be a physically demanding class. I regularly run 3+ miles and have a normal gym routine. Key exercises? Thanks for any help!
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Check with 1SG (Join to see). He's a combatives instructor. See this RallyPoint discussion thread:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-your-thought-on-modern-army-combatives
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-your-thought-on-modern-army-combatives
What is your thought on Modern Army Combatives? | RallyPoint
I am a Level IV combatives instructor. I believe that being in the number 1 fighting force in the world ALL Soldiers should learn at least Level I. There are many Soldiers of all ranks against it. I can not understand why they are. We are in the US ARMY not the girls scouts, not food services, not office work persay. Is it injury? More Soldiers are hurt in Basketball than anything else in the military with football right behind it. Yet we...
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Stretching is key from what I hear as you will move into positions that you never did before.
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LTC (Join to see) gave the best advice. I train in BJJ and I have better days than others. Usually the better days are when I stretch really well. Especially the groin stretch and getting the hips good and loose.
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SGT Charles Vernier
I seem to remember a rather politically incorrect cadence involving Gumbi...Seriously though, stretch!!!
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1SG (Join to see). I have found a name that tops a former leader of mine...CPT Johannes VanLerop. The upper-echelon troops called him "Yoda".
Sorry, I distract easily. Awesome name, Top.
Sorry, I distract easily. Awesome name, Top.
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