8-Week Police Officer Martial Arts Training Program Goal:

To improve control tactics, situational awareness, physical conditioning, and non-lethal engagement skills for law enforcement professionals.

Week 1: Foundation & Stance Focus: Posture, footwork, and balance

• Neutral stance and tactical positioning
• Movement drills (forward, backward, lateral)
• Basic falling techniques (breakfalls)
• Introduction to combative mindset
• and verbal Jujutsu Conditioning: Core strength and mobility work.Why it matters: Poor footwork leads to loss of control. Officers must move efficiently under stress.

Week 2: Control Tactics – Grips & Holds Focus: Joint manipulation, grip escapes, and positional control

• Wrist grabs and escapes
• Standing control holds (escort positions, arm bars)
• Basic leverage concepts
• Partner drills with progressive resistance
• Conditioning: Grip strength, isometric holds.Why it matters: Poor footwork leads to loss of control. Officers must move efficiently under stress.

Week 3: Ground Control & Defensive Positioning Focus: How to survive and control on the ground

• Mount, side control, and guard positions
• Positional escapes and reversals
• Defensive posture from bottom
• Takedown recovery drills
• Conditioning: Explosive drills and floor-based enduranceWhy it matters: Many real-world altercations end on the ground—officers must dominate this space

Week 4: Takedowns & Arrest Mechanics Focus: Safely taking down a non-compliant subject

• Basic takedowns (hip toss, single leg, body lock)
• Clinch work against the wall
• Transition to handcuffing positions
• Multiple-officer coordination drills
• Conditioning: Anaerobic bursts and dynamic strengthWhy it matters: Controlled takedowns prevent injury and create arrest opportunities.

Week 5: Defensive Striking & De-escalation Focus: Strategic striking, distance management, and communication

• Palm strikes, elbows, knees (no closed-fist punching)
• Verbal de-escalation under pressure
• Verbal de-escalation under pressure
• Use of force decision-making under stress
• Conditioning: Striking pads and cardio circuitsWhy it matters: The ability to manage space and escalate only when necessary is vital.

Week 6: Weapon Retention & Disarm Focus: Retaining duty belt weapons in close quarters

• Retention in standing and ground positions
• Gun/knife disarm basics
• Stress drills with training weapons
• Real-world scenarios (vehicle stops, crowds)
• Conditioning: Simulated stress rounds (burpees, sprints, drills)Why it matters: If you carry it, you must protect it. Retention saves lives

Week 7: Scenario Week – Real-World Simulation Focus: Applying skills under real-time pressure

• High-fidelity scenario training with role players
• Domestic calls, suspect resistance, surprise attacks
• Solo officer and team-based entries
• Controlled chaos drills (verbal + physical)
• Conditioning: Circuit training between scenariosWhy it matters: Pressure reveals weaknesses—this is where you harden the skills.

Week 8: Evaluation & Stress Testing Focus: Performance assessment and readiness under fatigue

• Technical evaluation (takedowns: jujutsu and mma , control, escapes)
• Scenario test with graded response
• Partner drills with elevated heart rate
• Officer wellness: Recovery, injury prevention, mindset talk
• Final conditioning: Physical and mental endurance testWhy it matters: Officers leave confident, skilled, and ready for real-world encounters.