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(More customer reviews)Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement by Mike Young is a basic book of techniques that are taught in most law enforcement academies through the defensive tactics curriculum. The product description states:
"Whether you're a beat cop or a "SWAT team" specialist, you'll benefit from the tried-and-true methods explained in this book."
Based on the above statement it appears that the book is geared toward current law enforcement officers. The problem I see with this book is that it really doesn't add much to what an officer will receive through their academies training curriculum. It is a very basic and rudimentary book with solid information but nothing that a current officer would really see as new, beneficial or enlightening.
This book can really be geared toward a few different audiences:
1. Current law enforcement officers
2. Individuals who want to become a law enforcement officer
3. Martial artists who are interested in law enforcement training
4. Bad guys who want a glimpse into the training of the good guys
For people who are interested in becoming a law enforcement officer this book will provide a primer of your training. In my opinion this would be the best suited audience for this book. But remember that your academy may utilize different techniques. Also, law enforcement training can be fluid and dynamic so things can change as curriculums are periodically reviewed and re-evaluated. What is relevant today may be outdated tomorrow.
Areas of the book that can be improved:
1. Photo quality is poor as many of the pictures are too dark due to poor use of lighting
2. Edged weapons defense is extremely basic
3. Firearms defense is extremely basic
When a law enforcement officer is confronted with an edged weapon or a firearm this can be considered a lethal force situation in which there are different use of force options that the officer can utilize. This book fails to address many other techniques used to successfully resolve the situation and neutralize the threat.
Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement provides is a decent introductory book that adequately covers the basics on techniques utilized by law enforcement. This is in no way a definitive book on the subject and there is much more to learn on this topic.
I would recommend this book for individuals interested in becoming a law enforcement officer but not current law enforcement officers.
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Whether you're a beat cop or a SWAT team specialist, you'll benefit from the tried-and-true methods explained in this book. Destined to become a bible of law enforcement self-defense, Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement offers instruction in techniques and tactics that specifically address the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons teach readers the theory behind strikes and kicks, come-alongs and takedowns, psychological defensive tactics, and techniques including one-hand defenses and defenses.
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