Combat Conditioning: The Classic U.S. Marine Corps Physical Training And Hand-To-Hand Combat Course (Classic US Marine Corps Physical Training and Hand-To-Hand T)

by U.S.Marine Corps (Author), Charles D. Melson (Foreword)

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ISBN-13: 978-1581602531

ISBN-10: 1581602537

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The U.S. Marine Corps knows how to prepare its men for the physical rigors of combat. Here is the entire classic USMC combat conditioning course as taught at the Officer Candidate School. Besides the Marines' demanding PT program, it includes instruction in unarmed combat; use of knives, clubs and silent weapons; pistol disarming; bayonet drills and more.

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Series: Classic US Marine Corps Physical Training and Hand-To-Hand T
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Paladin Press (May 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1581602537
ISBN-13: 978-1581602531
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 6 customer reviews
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All things new are not always better.

ByEdgaron August 24, 2012

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Interesting to see how exercise has progressed over the years. Experienced exercisers can pick out things that still work today but why? Most of us still use what works! Neat old photos and great for the time period. We have moved on. Ed

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A Classic Fighting Manual!

BySafety Steveon October 14, 2003

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As opposed to the other reviewers, I believe that this is a manual worth having, if you have an interest in "real" self-defense. This manual is a classic, and it provides the reader with some insight into the tactics actually used during WWII to neutralize enemy soldiers during close combat. You won't find any fancy katas, or other martial arts routines but you will get solid tactics that worked in the past and are still relevant in the present.
The title includes the complete hardcore calisthentic exercise routine, commonly refered to as "combat conditioning" as well as the basics of "combat judo", stick / baton tactics, knife tactics, and bayonet tactics. Hardcore students of CQC won't be disappointed.

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Old-School Self-Defense

ByRoland S. Leeon June 15, 2005

Format: Paperback

This book covers the hand-to-hand combat curriculum as taught to the USMC during WWII. As such, it covers material which probably won't be of use to most people nowadays like bayonet fighting. The empty-hand portion is pure Fairbairn & Sykes although it isn't as stripped down as the curriculum in Get Tough and the SOE curriculum. Much of the material probably came from Marines who served as part of the international police force in China prior to WWII which may explain some of the come-along type holds which would later be eliminated during the course of the war. As such, the book probably gives a pretty good look at what the Shanghai Municipal Police were taught.

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Great Book, Mediocre Service

ByIlya Makarovon October 16, 2014

Format: Paperback

This book is a classic and well worth the money. My purchase was from Betterworldbooks and the book arrived as descibed, but shipping was very slow for some reason. I was beginning to think that they use the Pony Express lol.

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Standard Military CQC

ByA customeron July 31, 2002

Format: Paperback

This book is standard military CQC based largely on judo. It is a "basic training" type program. Good, if somewhat over simplified system of upperbody throws with some open hand blows included.

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