United States Army Cpl. Eric Stanley, 637th Chemical
United States Army Cpl. Eric Stanley, 637th Chemical Company, Ohio Army National Guard, poses for a photo with his gold medal after a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. Stanley entere... More
Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native
Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native and the deputy chief of support operations for the 371st Sustainment Brigade, demonstrates a martial arts move with Army Sgt. Stephen Lacey, a Shreveport, La.... More
(Left) Joe “Hitman” Elmore, mixed martial arts fighter
(Left) Joe “Hitman” Elmore, mixed martial arts fighter and trainer at X3 Sports, spars with a new recruit at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Future Soldiers Event held at X3 Sports in Marietta, Ga., Feb. 2... More
Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Joseph Mendoza, a San
Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Joseph Mendoza, a San Diego, Calif., native with the Redeployment Assistance and Inspection Center, grapples with Army Maj. Jacob H. Cox Jr., chief of enterprise operations at th... More
Martial Arts training NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK - Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Morin, stationed at Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, N.J., practices martial arts at a training facility in Point Pleasant, N.J., Aug. 2, 2012. Morin, a brown belt in Braz... More
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters within USAG Wiesbaden. They demonstrated classic and new moves in MMA and other combative fight styles. The USAG Wiesbaden boxing a... More
Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native
Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native and the deputy chief of support operations for the 371st Sustainment Brigade, demonstrates a martial arts move with Army Sgt. Stephen Lacey, a Shreveport, La.... More
United States Marine Capt. Dylan Grayston, an assistant
United States Marine Capt. Dylan Grayston, an assistant air officer assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wins a heavy weight fight during a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 201... More
JAG pursues passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Lupo, 377th Air Base Wing Legal Office staff judge advocate, poses for a photo at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dec. 17, 2019. Lupo trains BJJ because it get... More
Letia Eclavea, University of Maryland University College
Letia Eclavea, University of Maryland University College student, is a 16-time gold medalist in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who has competed in various tournaments and world trials. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling b... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek Smith Master
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek Smith Master at Arms dog handler, in grey, trains with French army Sgt. Bertrand Schmitt, rescue diver, during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu July 27, 2014, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibo... More
United States Army Cpl. Eric Stanley, 637th Chemical
United States Army Cpl. Eric Stanley, 637th Chemical Company, Ohio Army National Guard, executes the Ezekiel choke during a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Central hosts ... More
Luigi Mondelli, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black
Luigi Mondelli, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black belt, demonstrates a double leg takedown at Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY, on March 4, 2017. Mondelli, head instructor at American Top Team in Connetic... More
Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the
Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the 326th Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Base, Del., strikes a fighting stance Nov. 16, 2012, at the base fitness center. Fiore discreetly battled multiple sclerosi... More
Specialist Sheila Borromeo fights to gain control of
Specialist Sheila Borromeo fights to gain control of an attacker Oct. 17 during Modern Army Combatives training hosted by the 593rd Sustainment on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of a certification cla... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Outlaw practices a double leg takedown
Staff Sgt. Kevin Outlaw practices a double leg takedown on Staff Sgt. Thomas Mullen, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY, on March 4, 2017. Instructors from American Top Team in Conneticut travel to Stewart... More
Third Infantry Division combatives team members Spc.
Third Infantry Division combatives team members Spc. Nathaniel Freeman and Pvt. Allana Mozelle (left), look at the brackets to see when they are slated to compete during the first day of the All-Army Combatives... More
Spc. Travell Williams, of the 230th Engineer Battalion,
Spc. Travell Williams, of the 230th Engineer Battalion, breaks out of Spc. Jackson Leach's guard in a 5-minute bout during a Brazilian jiu-jistu class at the Camp Arifjan gym, Oct. 25, 2011.
Christopher Colley, (First row, second from the right)
Christopher Colley, (First row, second from the right) takes part in an impromptu photo-opportunity as part of Team Big Brothers, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu club that recently visited Senegal to teach, train, and to... More
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class practices moves taught
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class practices moves taught by their instructor, Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native and the deputy chief of support operations for the 371st Sustainment Brigade, Oct. 25,... More
United States Army Sgt. Linsey Williams, right, a public
United States Army Sgt. Linsey Williams, right, a public affairs mass communications specialist assigned to the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, maneuvers out of a hold by Army Ca... More
Martial Arts training NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK - Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Morin, stationed at Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, N.J., practices martial arts at a training facility in Point Pleasant, N.J., Aug. 2, 2012. Morin, a brown belt in Braz... More
NEW ORLEANS – Marine Forces Reserve Legion, a mixed
NEW ORLEANS – Marine Forces Reserve Legion, a mixed martial arts team comprised of Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participated in the Battle of the Big Easy American Grappling Federatio... More
Spc. Dijon Moore, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Spc. Dijon Moore, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear specialist with the 230th Engineer Battalion, attempts an arm-bar while grappling with his partner, Spc. Jackson Leach during a jiu-jitsu class at... More
(Left to right) Spc. Jessica L. Forester, from the
(Left to right) Spc. Jessica L. Forester, from the 209th Broadcast Operations Detachment, learns blocking techniques from Tony Tucci, co-owner of X3 Sports, at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Future Soldie... More
Luigi Mondelli, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black
Luigi Mondelli, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black belt, demonstrates a left hook while Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Marcos Borges holds pads at Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY, on March 4, 2017. Mondel... More
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aerospace maintenance apprentice, stands in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighting stance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2018. Through Jiu-Jit... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Seth Allen, Camp Lemonnier deputy cyber
U.S. Navy Lt. Seth Allen, Camp Lemonnier deputy cyber security officer, trains with French Army Sgt. Bertrand Schmitt, rescue diver, during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sept. 30, 2014, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Jiu-j... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kennicker (right),
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kennicker (right), assigned to Alpha Company, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th Mission Support Command, teaches local Lithuanians Brazilian Jiu Ji... More
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aerospace maintenance apprentice, shows children a proper way to perform a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu move at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 201... More
While rolling in a 5-minute bout during a Brazilian
While rolling in a 5-minute bout during a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at the Camp Arifjan gym, Oct. 25, 2011, Spc. Julian Mitchell of the 642nd Regional Support Group, struggles to secure an arm-bar on his oppone... More
United States service members pose for a group photo
United States service members pose for a group photo after a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Central hosts events such as the combatives tournament to strengthen its rela... More
Jiu Jitsu - U.S. Coast guard photo
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Petty Officer 2nd Class Teodulo Vida, a Yeoman stationed at Training Team West in Alameda, Calif., competes in the World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship at California State University-Long Be... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Miles, Camp Lemonnier Military
U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Miles, Camp Lemonnier Military Police Base Access Control Office noncommissioned officer in charge, learns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques from U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chris E... More
(Left to right) Raul Carlon, new recruit from the
(Left to right) Raul Carlon, new recruit from the Cartersville Recruiting Station, blocks Brandon Love’s elbow jab, new recruit from the Douglasville Recruiting Station, at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega ... More
(Left to right) Israel Gomes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd
(Left to right) Israel Gomes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt, blocks Joe “Hitman” Elmore’s right hook, demonstrating martial arts techniques to new recruits at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Fu... More
(Left to right) Israel Gomes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd
(Left to right) Israel Gomes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt, simulates punching Joe “Hitman” Elmore’s gut, demonstrating martial arts techniques to new recruits at the Marietta Recruiting Company Me... More
Martial Arts training NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK - Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Morin, stationed at Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, N.J., practices martial arts at a training facility in Point Pleasant, N.J., Aug. 2, 2012. Morin, a brown belt in Braz... More
Master Sgt. Maritza Torres practices a left cross while
Master Sgt. Maritza Torres practices a left cross while Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black belt Luigi Mondelli coaches at Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY, on March 4, 2017. Mondelli, Head Instructor at Am... More
Luigi Mondelli, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black
Luigi Mondelli, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th degree black belt, demonstrates ground control and handcuffing techniques on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Marcos Borges at Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY, on March... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kennicker, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kennicker, assigned to Alpha Company, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th Mission Support Command, teaches local Lithuanians Brazilian Jiu Jitsu whil... More
A 3rd Infantry Division soldier celebrates a match
A 3rd Infantry Division soldier celebrates a match victory with his coach during the first day of the All-Army Combatives Tournament on Fort Hood July 21.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Beyer, 19th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Beyer, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Letia Eclavea, University of Maryland University College student, demonstrate a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappling technique April... More
Spc. Sean Stebbins, C Battery, 1/125 Field Artillery,
Spc. Sean Stebbins, C Battery, 1/125 Field Artillery, takes on larger opponent, Spc. Charles Jones of the 230th Engineer Battalion at the Camp Arifjan gym during a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class, Oct. 22, 2011.
Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the
Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the 326th Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Base, Del., demonstrates a high block while practicing forms Nov. 16, 2012, at the base fitness center. Fiore was diagnosed... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Beyer, 19th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Beyer, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, teaches Airmen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Monday—Thursday at the Fitness Center on Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Beyer has trained i... More
Army Sgt. Jason Brauer, a radiology specialist with
Army Sgt. Jason Brauer, a radiology specialist with the headquarters company of Third Army/ARCENT, Kuwait, discusses jiu-jitsu fundamentals with students at the Camp Arifjan gym, Oct. 25, 2011. For many soldier... More
Competitor Pvt. David Messer, with 1st Battalion, 30th
Competitor Pvt. David Messer, with 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, pins down his opponent during a match the first day of the All-Army Combatives Tou... More
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed martial arts fighters within USAG Wiesbaden. They demonstrated classic and new moves in MMA and other combative fight styles. The USAG Wiesbaden boxing and com... More
Spc. Jackson Leach (left) and Spc. Dijon Moore (right)
Spc. Jackson Leach (left) and Spc. Dijon Moore (right) observe as Army Sgt. and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, Jason Brauer demonstrates an arm-bar manuever during a class, Oct. 22, 2001 at the Camp Arifjan gym.
Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the
Dawn Fiore, the wife a Reserve pilot assigned to the 326th Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Base, Del., practices Haidong Gumdo Nov. 16, 2012, at the base fitness center. Fiore, who holds a yellow belt in Korean swo... More
(Left to right) UFC world champion fighter Clint Hester
(Left to right) UFC world champion fighter Clint Hester demonstrates martial arts techniques with Israel Gomes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt, while Tony Tucci, co-owner of X3 Sports, explains their... More
New recruits conduct warmup exercises at the Marietta
New recruits conduct warmup exercises at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Future Soldiers Event held at X3 Sports in Marietta, Ga., Feb. 21, 2015. Martial arts professional fighters from around the world we... More
Gabriel Kitober, seven-time Brazilian grappling national
Gabriel Kitober, seven-time Brazilian grappling national champion, demonstrates submission techniques at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Future Soldiers Event held at X3 Sports in Marietta, Ga., on Feb. 21... More
Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and radiology specialist,
Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and radiology specialist, Sgt. Jason Brauer with the headquarters company of Third Army/ARCENT, Kuwait, leads a class in a cool down stretch after a class at the Camp Arifjan gym,... More
Capt. William G. Miller, an environmental officer with
Capt. William G. Miller, an environmental officer with Area Support Group Kuwait and a San Diego, Calif., native, practices martial arts moves with Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Allen, an Alexandria, La., native and a de... More
Kuwaiti armed forces participate in a team huddle before
Kuwaiti armed forces participate in a team huddle before a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Central hosts events such as the combatives tournament to strengthen its relati... More
Private 1st Class Suk Hyun Lee fights to gain control
Private 1st Class Suk Hyun Lee fights to gain control of an attacker Oct. 17 during Modern Army Combatives training hosted by the 593rd Sustainment on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as part of a certification... More
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed martial arts fighters within USAG Wiesbaden. They demonstrated classic and new moves in MMA and other combative fight styles. The USAG Wiesbaden boxing and com... More
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Marcos Borges holds
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Marcos Borges holds pads for Master Sgt. Maritza Torres while she practices a left hook at Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY, on March 4, 2017. Borges, a student from American T... More
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aerospace maintenance apprentice, prepares to perform a single leg takedown on his opponent during a Tokyo Spring Jiu-Jitsu tournament in To... More
Spc. Christopher Senff, an interior electrician for
Spc. Christopher Senff, an interior electrician for the 188th Engineer Company, observes and keeps time for two buddies as they grapple during a jiu- jitsu class, Oct. 25, 2011 at the Camp Arifjan gym.
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Easter,
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Easter, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Intelligence senior enlisted leader and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (center), poses for a group photo with U.S. ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chris Easter, Combined
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chris Easter, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa J2 senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek Smith, master at arms dog handler, left, practice ... More
Participants at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at Camp
Participants at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at Camp Arifjan Kuwait, listen to instructor Cpl. Junious Grady of the 342nd Transportation Detachment, as they prepare for 5-minute bouts, Oct. 22, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Casey Enos, an infantryman with Headquarters
Staff Sgt. Casey Enos, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, grapples with his opponent during a match the first day of the All-Army Co... More
Private 1st Class Suk Hyun Lee and fellow students
Private 1st Class Suk Hyun Lee and fellow students in a Modern Army Combatives training program for the 593rd Sustainment Brigade watch as instructors for the program test a fellow Soldier on clinch drills Oct.... More
Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native
Army Maj. Brandon Tackett, a Columbus, Ohio, native and the deputy chief of support operations for the 371st Sustainment Brigade, instructs one of his students, Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Joseph Mendoza, a... More
During a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at the Camp Arifjan
During a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at the Camp Arifjan gym, Oct. 25, 2011, Spc. Dijon Moore (left) and Spc. Jackson Leach (Right) listen as instructor and Army Sgt. Jason Brauer gives technique advice to the cl... More
180607-N-ZK016-0004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180607-N-ZK016-0004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 7, 2018) Sailors and Marines practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 7, 20... More
Sgt. 1st Class Adam Martinez locks down Sidney Silva.
Sgt. 1st Class Adam Martinez locks down Sidney Silva. Silva came to train some of our local mixed martial arts fighters within USAG Wiesbaden. They demonstrated classic and new moves in MMA and other combative ... More
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aerospace maintenance apprentice, tries to take down his opponent during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training match at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Mar... More
180607-N-ZK016-0009 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180607-N-ZK016-0009 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 7, 2018) Sailors and Marines practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), June 7, 20... More
United States Army Sgt. Gene Bills, 284th Engineer
United States Army Sgt. Gene Bills, 284th Engineer Company, 961st Engineering Battalion, 420th Engineer Brigade, competes in a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Central hos... More
United States Army Sgt. Gene Bills, right, 284th Engineer
United States Army Sgt. Gene Bills, right, 284th Engineer Company, 961st Engineering Battalion, 420th Engineer Brigade, competes in a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Cent... More
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Collin Eddington, 374th Maintenance Squadron isochronal aerospace maintenance apprentice, has a lapel choke hold on his opponent during a Tokyo Spring Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Tokyo, Japan, April 1... More
The 3rd Infantry Division combatives team poses for
The 3rd Infantry Division combatives team poses for a team picture before beginning the first day of the All-Army Combatives Tournament on Fort Hood July 21.
United States Army Sgt. Linsey Williams, a public affairs
United States Army Sgt. Linsey Williams, a public affairs mass communications specialist assigned to the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, shakes hands with service members of the ... More
Spc. Jackson Leach of the 230th Engineer Battalion,
Spc. Jackson Leach of the 230th Engineer Battalion, fights to hold his opponent, Spc. Travell Williams, in his guard, a fundamental technique of jiu-jitsu as well as Modern Army Combatives. The two participate ... More
Spc. Sean Stebbins, C Battery, 1/125 Field Artillery,
Spc. Sean Stebbins, C Battery, 1/125 Field Artillery, quickly dodges a grapple attempt from opponent, Spc. Julian Mitchell of the 642nd Regional Support Group. The two participate in a 5-minute bout during a Br... More
Martial Arts training NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK - Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Morin, stationed at Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, N.J., practices martial arts at a training facility in Point Pleasant, N.J., Aug. 2, 2012. Morin, a brown belt in Braz... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Beyer, 19th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter Beyer, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Letia Eclavea, University of Maryland University College student, instruct their students on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappling te... More
NEW ORLEANS – Members of the mixed martial arts team,
NEW ORLEANS – Members of the mixed martial arts team, Marine Forces Reserve Legion, coach two teammates as they compete against each other for a spot in the winner’s circle during the Battle of the Big Easy Ame... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Miles, Camp Lemonnier Military
U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Miles, Camp Lemonnier Military Police Base Access Control Office noncommissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek Smith, master at arms dog handler, pract... More
Second Lt. Christopher Wright, with Headquarters and
Second Lt. Christopher Wright, with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, practices moves with his coach prior to competin... More
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed
Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters within USAG Wiesbaden. They demonstrated classic and new moves in MMA and other combative fight styles. The USAG Wiesbaden boxing a... More
(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Anthony S. Mitchell, Army
(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Anthony S. Mitchell, Army Reserve Combatives Level 2 trainer, teaches striking and blocking to a new recruit at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Future Soldiers Event held at X3 S... More
United States Army Staff Sgt. Kenry Trowers, left,
United States Army Staff Sgt. Kenry Trowers, left, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force –Operation Inherent Resolve, celebrates after winning a bout during a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June... More
Spc. Julian Mitchell of the 642nd Regional Support
Spc. Julian Mitchell of the 642nd Regional Support Group, struggles with his opponent, Spc. Christopher Senff of the 188th Engineer Company, during a 5-minute bout at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at the Camp Ari... More
Kuwaiti armed forces pose for a group photo after a
Kuwaiti armed forces pose for a group photo after a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 23, 2019. U.S. Army Central hosts events such as the combatives tournament to strengthen its relationship ... More
Staff Sgt. Marcus Edwards, who oversees a Modern Army
Staff Sgt. Marcus Edwards, who oversees a Modern Army Combatives training program for the 593rd Sustainment Brigade, coaches a Soldier on technique Oct. 17 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during clinch dril... More
What I've Learned: Josue Funes. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Cpl. Josue Funes, Light Armored Vehicle repair technician, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, has practiced martial arts for more than six years and has recently taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Yuc... More
(Left to right) UFC world champion fighter Clint Hester
(Left to right) UFC world champion fighter Clint Hester jabs at Israel Gomes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt, in the ring at the Marietta Recruiting Company Mega Future Soldiers Event held at X3 Spor... More
Soldiers acting as enemy combatants wait for their
Soldiers acting as enemy combatants wait for their turn to test students, on the students ability to gain control of an attacker Oct. 17 during Modern Army Combatives training hosted by the 593rd Sustainment on... More
NEW ORLEANS – Master Sgt. Jeffrey Gibson, left, a member
NEW ORLEANS – Master Sgt. Jeffrey Gibson, left, a member of Marine Forces Reserve Legion, ferociously defends an attack during his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match at the Battle of the Big Easy American Grappling Fede... More
Spc. Sean Stebbins, C Battery, 1/125 Field Artillery,
Spc. Sean Stebbins, C Battery, 1/125 Field Artillery, talks technique with fellow soldiers on a quick break from rolling during the Brazilian jiu-jitsu class, Oct. 22, 2011 at the Camp Arifjan gym.
United States Army Staff Sgt. Kenry Trowers, right,
United States Army Staff Sgt. Kenry Trowers, right, a noncommissioned officer in charge, Combined Joint Task Force –Operation Inherent Resolve, competes in a combatives tournament at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June ... More
Staff Sgt. Jason White puts a good head lock on his
Staff Sgt. Jason White puts a good head lock on his opponent while practicing mixed martial arts moves. Sidney Silva came to train some of our local mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters within USAG Wiesbaden. The... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek Smith Master
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek Smith Master at Arms dog handler, trains with French Army Sgt. Petit Arnaud, firefighter, during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sept. 30, 2014, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Smith a... More
Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division combatives
Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division combatives team listen to coach Monte Massey as he gives a motivational speech halfway through the first day of the All-Army Combatives Tournament on Fort Hood July 21.