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New Jersey approves jiu-jitsu for police academy training
Jiu-Jitsu Times has reported that New Jersey has set forth new police guidelines. Specifically, to train new police officers in the use of Brazilian jiu-jitsu for defense tactics.
Jiu-Jitsu Times has reported that New Jersey has set forth new police guidelines.
The NJ Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety recently released the following letter:
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The message highlights the need to “have a program that allows for control of resistant subjects while limiting officer and subject injury.”
Furthermore, it allows academy instructors some leeway in selecting the course they attend. Provided it meets all the requirements listed above.
The Gracie name is synonymous with jiu-jitsu excellence, and several federal agencies already send their agents through Gracie Survival Training courses. However, there are many quality options for those looking to learn self defense for both work and recreational reasons.
Many articles have been published on why police need more jiu-jitsu training. However, there has recently been an additional push for this training.
Earlier this year, Michigan law makers even proposed a bill requiring all police officers to possess, at a minimum, a blue belt in jiu-jitsu, or equivalent combat system.
Pop Smoke Media reached out to the NJ Police Training Commission. Although, no timeline was immediately available for implementing the new training, we are eager to see other states follow suit. Stay safe out there!
