No. BJJ wasn't in the curriculum. It's a drill for fun. They do in the sand. Not apart of the actual combat training. That would not be useful with 100lbs of gear and armor on with a machine gun in you hands.
It was my understanding that BJJ was incorporated as part of the curriculum, in part because of the Marines possibly being deployed in situations where they weren't actually "in actual combat," or, at least, in situations where less than lethal force might be in order.In any case, apparently the Marines do think it would be useful at some time, because they did make it part of the curriculum.
Of course, even if it's just "a drill for fun," it becomes part of the skillset-especially that of a "4th degree black belt instructor."
In any case, here's what Lt. Col. Shusko, one of the main
creators and designers of the program, has to say about MCMAP and BJJ:
Among the fighting styles appropriated for MCMAP, Col. Shusko demonstrates the grappling techniques of Brazilian jujitsu, which mostly consists of ground-fighting submission holds and joint locks that he likes to call "wristy twisties."
These techniques are designed to control the enemy, to break bones and, if necessary, to kill.
Col. Shusko also teaches throwing techniques according to the Japanese art of judo and kicking skills from the Korean style of self-defense known as tae kwon do.
In addition, Thai boxing -- with its emphasis on elbow and knee strikes to inflict damage -- figures into the MCMAP curriculum.
"We did not invent anything," Col. Shusko says, "Just took the best and put it into our program."
Since lethal force is not always needed in defensive situations, the colonel schools his trainees in techniques similar to those used by U.S. police officers to make arrests or subdue suspects.
But MCMAP training involves more than merely learning how to fight. It's about learning how to be a modern-day warrior -- tough, confident and able without the ego-gratifying need to prove it.
It's about entering a bar and knowing you can handle any situation that may occur, not sizing up the competition and picking a fight, Col. Shusko says.
Seen
here
Of course, you can also view the protocol for MCMAP online, at
Marine Corps Order 1500.54. Please note that on page 24, where the requirements for gray belt are listed, a "Groundfighting" component appears for the first time. In it, the trainee is expected to execute an "armbar from the
mount," and an "armbar from the
guard" terms that, while no longer exclusive to BJJ, come to the lexicon directly
from BJJ. Of course, growing up, I knew the guard as
do jime, or
do osae, but they were pretty much illegal in judo.
Please also note that the groundfighting component continues and expands through rank requirements listed through 1st degree black belt, including the infamous "triangle choke." :lol:
I'll let him anwser you ignorant questions when he gets home.
"Ignorant questions?" Isn't that "somewhat redundant," perhaps even "
overly redundant?" :lfao:
I mean, not actually being a Marine-I only work with a few of them from time to time-I'll admit my ignorance;
that's why I'm asking questions. Of course, my confusion stems from what little I do know-having been told and shown as much by a
few good men, and seen for myself in manuals and on video. I anxiously await enlightenment....:asian:
nothing in marine corps training is "just for fun". we covered very simple guard passing in boot camp, though it wasn't the focus in our hand-to-hand.
jf
I'm sure a few other Marines will chime in, if only to supplement my obviously limited knowledge. Thanks, Jarrod.
