Originally Posted by
Jeff Cook
I had some interesting discussions with Matt on the phone years ago when this MACP thing was coming about. One of my remarks to him was my strong disagreement that the stuff in the older 21-150's "doesn't work." It DOES work. What DIDN'T work was the US Army had a manual with great techniques in it, but NO effective, standardized program to teach techniques, and more importantly, to teach the principles of H2H combat.
Jay, if you liked those older 21-150's (boy, I would LOVE to get my hands on a copy of the 1942 edition! Any help?) you would like the 21-150 that was replaced by MACP.
The empasis on BJJ TRAINING PRINCIPLES is what makes the program work - not necessarily the techniques. BJJ techniques are actually judo/JJJ techniques anyway. What makes BJJ unique and different are the training drills, combinations, etc. - and the different competitive rule-set. The competitive rule-set allows Soldiers to train relatively safely but in an aggressive manner against a resisting, somewhat-skilled opponent. Sparring is an essential method of combat training. Kinda like MOUT training with paintball, simunitions, or MILES gear. Just like we don't shoot real bullets at each other while practicing infantry tactics for combat, we don't try to kill our partners when we practice combatives. But we DAMN sure develop the ability, motivation, and wherewithal to do so.
Jeff Cook