Stop Resisting: The Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide to Proven Control Tactics, Less Lawsuits, and Building Community Trust Through Martial Arts

by Jeremy Butler

Have you recently started, or been considering training in martial arts to supplement your use of force training? If so, this book is for you.

In Stop Resisting, Dr. Butler draws from years of martial arts training, law enforcement experience, and research to ensure you best martial arts for law enforcement officersHow to adapt martial arts training to fit the unique needs of law enforcementHow to mentally prepare for use of force encounters to maximize performance
On top of this, you’ll also on what to look for in a “LEO-friendly” martial arts schoolSpecific techniques and tactics recommended by officers who actively train in Brazilian Jiu-jitsuWhether you are in law enforcement, or a martial arts instructor interested in training police officers, this book will greatly enhance your ability to train for the needs of a modern-day officer.

For more information, visit www.jeremybutlerphd.com.

Endorsements

"This book is a must read for officers and department leadership! Dr. Butler is spot-on with his recommendations on how to improve the policing practice. His philosophy will make officers and community members safer, as well as improve police-community relations."
Michael Schlosser, PhD
Director of University of Illinois Police Training Institute

"It is a must for law enforcement to not only study martial arts, but also train consistently in martial arts. Jeremy’s book lays out why this is needed in the law enforcement profession. Anyone that works in law enforcement should read this book. It could save a life."
Matt Lindland
Olympic Silver Medalist and UFC Veteran
US National Wrestling Team Head Coach (Greco-Roman)

"Training is the way and this book is your guide! This will be a phenomenal resource and should be on every Police Academy's recommended reading list."
Paul Sharp
Ret. Police Officer and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt

"Smart & Wise! Those two words best describe Dr. Jeremy Butler’s most recent work, STOP RESISTING. Smart, because it is science-based, and wise because Dr. Butler offers a badly needed solution for the contemporary world of law enforcement. I highly recommend this book!"
Jack Groppel, PhD, FACSM, FACN
Professor, Exercise & Sport Science, Judson University
Cofounder (Retired), Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute

"This is a must read for all law enforcement personnel given the physical challenges that are presented to officers on a daily basis. He is right on point."
Lazeric Hudson
Ret. Police Officer and Judo Black Belt

132 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2022