Mr. Boyd,
Your post really resonated. I have had the "switch" and violence conversation with several people who refused to believe that there is something in addition to the weekend seminar or safe training. It has scared the pants off of me to watch a few folks I really like think they are ready to be auxiliary security for a function and not view that as "I can safely intervene and protect the civilians" vs. "see something and go call the police, on-site real security, etc."
I have no personal combatives teaching experience and only speak from being lucky a few times and generally interested.
As for kicking with gear on, I would love to hear the answer as a civilian. My understanding is that physically the longest range is when then leg is out at waste height. Does tac gear impede movement through the 90 degree mark? No knowledge here but really curious.
Regards,
Stephen Baker
Stephen Baker
"Never cruel nor cowardly, never give up, never give in." Doctor Who