Mr. Matt Larsen (Creator of the Modern Army Combatives Program [MACP]) lectures on the history and strengths and weaknesses of Combatives and Competitions.
Show Notes:
00:00-4:00 - Olympics and WWI
4:55 - Why do we have Combatives Competitions?
6:50 - Downside of Competitions
14:50 - Upside of Competitions
8:45 - Story about Army Marksmanship and Civilian Ranges
11:00-12:15 - Why do rules change in sports (NASCAR or NFL)?
12:15-14:00 - Why is DPE charged with inculcating Warrior Ethos?
15:00 - There are two types of Competitions
19:30 - There is always going to be "that guy" who talks crap about Combatives
23:00 - What is the measure of toughness?