Judo
Judo is a huge cardiovascular activity and a very multifaceted sport. It involves grappling and trying to gain an advantage by gripping an opponent. If you throw somebody forcefully onto their back, you win the match. Another way you win is by pinning somebody in a recognized hold down, or using choking techniques where you choke your opponent until they pass out or they tap out [signal surrender by tapping their finger on the mat.
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 Inorder to throw an opponent, you'll need to execute quickly - and then maintain - a firm grip on their uniform.
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Modern Combatives is a functional mixed martial art form combining Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, clinch hitting, takedowns and groundfighting techniques. Combatives also employs techniques borrowed from judo, kick boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling.
All matches will be conducted at the Lawson Army Airfield passenger terminal. Preliminary matches will start at 8 a.m. Nov. 4; final matches will be conducted the afternoon of Nov. 5.
The competition will be followed by a Combatives Symposium on Nov. 6 in Infantry Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Topics will include safety, trends, and training. The symposium is directed to level 4 and installation combatives instructors.
For more information, visit the Combatives School Web site at www.benning.army.mil/combatives/or call (706) 545-3512.
Source Citation
"Combatives tournament set." Infantry Magazine 95.4 (2006): 2. General OneFile. Web. 31 July 2010.
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