Do you think Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu works on the streets?
Many would – for things such as distance management, takedowns, pinning and submitting with submissions such as the Rear Naked Choke.
But not many would say you can successfully apply an Omoplata against a resisting person.
Which is exactly what one police officer did against a suspect. On concrete.
Tom DeBlass shared the video via social media, showing the police officer controlling the suspect and then setting up an Omoplata to hold him down.
It is obvious that the officer trains a lot.
Check it out on the video below:
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It would appear that more and more police academies are taking up BJJ training.
For example, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has announced earlier this year that they will begin incorporating Jiu-Jitsu training as part of their efforts to reduce harmful use of force incidents:
Even if Jiu-Jitsu only increases officers’ confidence levels so they are comfortable knowing they have the skills to go hands-on with subjects, if need be, this confidence may reduce situational tension and allow for better communication.
A subject may be less likely to become aggressive with an officer who remains calmer and appears more confident.
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: you can be slow and unathletic and still kick butt in Jiu-Jitsu.
