TCOLE 2040 Gracie Combatives® is the introductory Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program that forms the foundation for Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) for law enforcement. GST builds upon Gracie Combatives, incorporating police-specific modifications and techniques like weapon retention, handcuffing, and control holds into an integrated system. The goal of GST is to provide officers with easy-to-learn, non-violent, and effective de-escalation and control techniques to handle subject resistance, minimize injury, and ensure officer and public safety.
Key Aspects of Gracie Combatives for Law Enforcement
- Foundation of GST: Gracie Combatives teaches the 36 fundamental Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques, providing a solid base of body control that is inherently de-escalatory and minimizes injury.
- Law Enforcement Modifications (GST):The GST program takes these fundamental techniques and modifies them with practical police procedures, including:
- Weapon Retention: Techniques to secure and maintain control of an officer's weapon.
- Handcuffing: Reliable and easy-to-apply techniques for safely handcuffing subjects from any position.
- De-escalation Focus: The techniques emphasize control holds and leverage over strikes, focusing on a non-violent and de-escalatory approach to physical encounters.
- Confidence and Control: Training provides officers with the confidence and skills to remain calm and control a situation, whether through de-escalation or physical engagement.
