Defensive Tactics: Modern Arrest and Control Techniques for Today's Police Warrior

by Loren W. Christensen

Whether you re a law enforcement officer wanting to improve your edge or a martial artist wanting to expand your knowledge of street proven techniques, you will find Defensive Tactics: Modern Arrest and Control Techniques for Today's Police Warrior is filled with invaluable information including: * Joint manipulation that works
* Leverage control vs. pain control
* Hitting with the hands, feet, forearms and elbows
* Safely and quickly crossing the gap
* Blocking an assailant's strikes
* Using vulnerable points to gain compliance
* Head disorientation
* Safe application of sleeper holds
* Controlling a suspect on the ground * Arresting big guys
* Fighting concepts to take on patrol
* Weapon retention in close quarters and on the ground Written by a retired cop and high-ranking martial artist who survived all that the mean streets threw at him while working patrol, gang enforcement and dignitary protection, Defensive Tactics goes beyond what is taught in the academy, officer's in-service training, and what is allowed by the administration. BONUS: Includes a chapter on proven ways to control a suspect on the ground written by LAPD officer Mark Mireles, an MMA coach, police academy trainer, and wrestling champ.

Genres: Martial Arts

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 21, 2008

About the author

Loren W. Christensen is a Vietnam veteran, retired police officer, a martial artist since 1965, and a prolific author of books and magazine articles.

As a writer, Loren has penned over 70 books and dozens of magazine articles on a variety of subjects. While his target audience is most often what he calls “the warrior community” – martial artists, cops, soldiers – his writing has become popular among high school and college students, parents, professionals of every kind, and people interested in a side of life outside the norm.

Loren is most thankful to his many friends, associates and fellow writers in the warrior community for their continual support and expert advice.

Biography:

Bachelors of Science - PSU
Vietnam veteran – 716th Military Police
Career police officer (ret) – Portland, Oregon
Street patrol, gang enforcement, defensive tactics instructor, bodyguard
Script advisor for the motion picture Best of the Best 3
Martial artist since 1965
Earned a total of 13 black belts in three fighting arts
Starred in 7 instructional DVDs
Author of 70 books and dozens of magazine articles
Nominated for the Frankfurt award
Co-author (with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman) of “Evolution of Weaponry” in Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, Academic Press
Wrote regularly for Black Belt, Karate Illustrated, Inside Kung fu and many others
Currently writes regularly for Black Belt and Police and Security News magazines
Book Solo Training was ranked in Amazon’s top 3 for three years in a row
Named in the 2007 - 2008 Heritage Registry of Who's Who in publishing

Reviews

[TΞΞL❍CK Mith!lesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an essential instructional utility for all prospective police officers. It teaches precise ways to safely approach potential perpetrators of violence. The guidelines are structured to avoid violations of citizen rights, and the author stresses alternate non-violent scenarios every step of the way. Any security professional can greatly benefit from this detailed manifesto about initiating interactions without propagating an altercation.

[Jennifer Bolton · Rating 4 out of 5]

May seem like an odd book to read for someone who isn't a police officer or in any kind of law enforcement, but I picked it up for research purposes and actually found it an excellent read. Christensen's comments are hilarious and old-school. The man doesn't mince words about how he feels about the new political correctness in policing. Knowing how a cop thinks and is trained will give you some insight into the recent controversial shootings in the U.S. Sometimes cops, when faced with a life and death situation, don't have time to play nice and they shouldn't have to. I give credit to anyone who takes on the difficult task of protecting the often unappreciative masses.