BASICS
- Brute force vs. brute force generally goes to the stronger.
- With the size and weight advantage, the security officer may overcome the attack.
- Balance disruption may prove advantageous for the security officer facing a larger, stronger aggressor.
- Recognition of the inertia of a physical attack, a security officer may utilize simple off-lining or redirecting techniques to avoid aggression.
- Understanding of targeting can assist the security officer in delivering force in a manner to stun the aggressor and leave them temporarily unable to continue hostile acts.
In worst case, the security officer may decide to utilize force against a single limb or joint to counter the aggressive acts of an assailant.
STANCE
- The “field interview,” ready stance provides the security officer with a position of advantage.
- The security officer can protect their weapon and increase their ability to react to a threat.
- When the security officer is in this stance, they should be relaxed and their posture non-threatening.
The “field interview” stance is designed to place the security officer in a position of advantage during citizen contacts and interviews.
- Feet approximately shoulder-width apart.
- Weapon side back, nonweapon side slightly forward, body slightly bladed.
- Weight slightly forward, on balls of feet, knees bent.
- Hands at waist level or higher protecting the center-line.
- Natural, relaxed posture.
- A constant state of awareness.
- Non-violent posture but ready to react to a threat.
MOVEMENT
- The ability to move tactically while maintaining balance will assist the security officer in winning physical confrontations.
- Utilizing good footwork and body mechanics, the security officer’s ability to evade and intercept attacks will be enhanced.
- Balance and positioning are critical elements and are directly affected by footwork.
- The security officer involved in a spontaneous physical assault or an attack that occurs in a confined space will have limited response time and space in which to defend themselves.
ARM PASS
- When clinched with a suspect, the security officer can gain a position of advantage by moving to the outside.
- This can be accomplished by passing the suspect’s arm and moving around the suspect.
ARM DRAG
THE MOST IMPORTANT JIU-JITSU MOVE FOR SELF DEFENSE
The Most Important Jiu-Jitsu Move for Self Defense
The arm drag is used to clear a suspect’s arm out of the way so the security officer can close distance and control the suspect.
The following are the “personal” weapons every security officer has available:
- Hands
- Forearms
- Elbows
- Head
- Feet
- Shins
- Knees