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The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) - Full-Size Edition
Complete and Unabridged
275+ pages of Corps-strength military martial arts content: everything you need at your fingertips, no omissions.
Created and Trusted by US Military Forces
Benefit from the decades of hard-won armed and unarmed close-quarters battle experience that forged the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program - learn from the best!
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The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) - Full-Size Edition
From Beginner to Black Belt: Current Edition, Complete & Unabridged - Build Your Warrior Ethos! MCRP 3-02B
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Carlile Military Library
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FROM BEGINNER TO BLACK BELT
Current edition: REPLACES the obsolete "Close Combat" manual. All-new photograph illustrations - not the old version with line drawings.
The ideal foundation for any self-defense or close-quarters combat (CQC) training program: rigorously designed by the USMC's world-class Close Quarters Combat experts to enable anyone of any ability to achieve lethal hand-to-hand fighting skills easily and rapidly, MCMAP takes martial arts from around the world and distills them into an unbeatable combination of core disciplines that will, with training, repetition and cultivation, enable you to defeat any opponent.
BUILD YOUR WARRIOR ETHOS
- Full-size format - BIGGEST edition available: 8.5" x 11" - clear, detailed print, no more tiny text!
- Complete & unabridged: 270+ pages
- Created & trusted by the US Marine Corps' fighting troops - the tip of the spear in power projection around the world.
- "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!"
ONE MIND, ANY WEAPON
- MCMAP FUNDAMENTALS
- BREAK-FALLS
- BAYONET TECHNIQUES
- UPPER BODY STRIKES
- LOWER BODY STRIKES
- CHOKES
- THROWS
- COUNTERS TO STRIKES
- COUNTERS TO CHOKES & HOLDS
- UNARMED MANIPULATION
- ARMED MANIPULATION
- KNIFE FIGHTING
- WEAPONS OF OPPORTUNITY
- GROUND FIGHTING
- GROUND CHOKES
- REAP THROWS
- UNARMED VS HANDHELD WEAPONS
- FIREARM RETENTION
- FIREARM DISARMAMENT
- NECK CRANKS
- COUNTER-PISTOL TECHNIQUES
- IMPROVISED WEAPONS
- TRAINING SAFETY
WARNING: Techniques described in this manual can cause serious injury or death. Practical application in the training of these techniques must be conducted in strict adherence with training procedures outlined in this manual. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
OVERVIEW
The focus of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is the personal development of each Marine in a team framework using a standardized, trainable, & sustainable close combat fighting system. As a weapon-based system, all techniques are integrated with equipment, physical challenges, and tactics found on the modern battlefield. The MCMAP is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines’ self-confidence and esprit de corps, and foster the warrior ethos in all Marines. The MCMAP is a weapon-based system rooted in the credo that every Marine is a rifleman and will engage the aggressor from 500 meters to close quarter combat. The MCMAP:
- Enhances the Marine Corps’ capabilities as an elite fighting force.
- Provides basic combative skills for all Marines.
- Applies across the spectrum of violence.
- Strengthens the Marine Corps warrior ethos.
The motto of MCMAP best states the essence of the program: “One mind, any weapon.” This means that every Marine is always armed even without a weapon. He is armed with a combat mindset, the ability to assess and to act, and the knowledge that all Marines can rely on one another.
The Marine Corps was born during the battles that created this country. Drawing upon the experiences of the first Marines, we have developed a martial culture unrivaled in the world today. This legacy includes not only our fighting prowess but also the character and soul of what makes us unique as Marines.
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ISBN/SKU: 1795795360
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this book for?
A: This handbook is an excellent choice for Marines, military and law-enforcement personnel, martial artists, combatives instructors, security professionals, MMA and grappling practitioners, and readers interested in a structured close-combat system. It is particularly useful for anyone who wants to study the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program from its introductory material through advanced belt levels.
Q: What does the handbook cover?
A: It covers the complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, including fundamental techniques, striking, ground fighting, throws, joint manipulation, chokes, weapons techniques, counters, and advanced applications. It also addresses physical conditioning, mental discipline, leadership, and the broader warrior ethos that forms an important part of MCMAP.
Q: Is this mainly a hand-to-hand combat manual?
A: No. Physical techniques are a major part of the program, but MCMAP is designed as a broader system of martial development. It combines combat skills with character, discipline, leadership, decision-making, and the development of a professional warrior mindset.
Q: Is it suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. The program is deliberately progressive and is organized from introductory techniques through increasingly advanced skill levels. That makes the handbook useful to readers starting from scratch as well as experienced martial artists who want to understand the Marine Corps system.
Q: Does the book cover the full belt system?
A: Yes. The manual follows the MCMAP progression from basic training through the higher belt levels, allowing readers to see how techniques and concepts build on one another rather than treating each skill in isolation.
Q: How is MCMAP different from a traditional martial art?
A: MCMAP draws on techniques and principles from multiple martial traditions rather than following a single historical style. Its emphasis is on practical military application, progressive training, adaptability, and the integration of physical fighting skills with mental and character development.
Q: Is this the older Marine Corps Close Combat or LINE manual?
A: No. This edition contains MCRP 3-02B and presents the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program that replaced the earlier Close Combat and LINE systems. It reflects the Marine Corps' later integrated approach to close combat and warrior development.
Q: Are the techniques illustrated?
A: Yes. This edition uses extensive photographic instruction rather than relying on the older style of line drawings. The photographs help show body position, movement, and technique progression more clearly, which is especially important in a practical martial-arts reference.
Q: Why choose the full-size edition?
A: The book contains more than 270 pages of detailed photographic instruction, so page size makes a significant difference. The full 8.5 × 11-inch format gives the photographs, sequences, and explanatory text room to remain clear and easy to follow during study or training.
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