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The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
From Beginner to Black Belt: Current Edition, Complete & Unabridged - Build Your Warrior Ethos! MCRP 3-02B
Audiobook
Carlile Military Library
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FROM BEGINNER TO BLACK BELT
Current, 2017 edition: REPLACES the obsolete "Close Combat" manual. Hours of martial arts instruction.
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
- Complete & unabridged, expertly adapted to the audiobook format.
- Created & trusted by the US Marine Corps' fighting troops - the tip of the spear in power projection around the world.
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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Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.
ISBN/SKU: 1949117405
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this audiobook for?
A: This audiobook is a ideal for Marines, military and law-enforcement personnel, martial artists, combatives instructors, security professionals, MMA and grappling practitioners, and listeners interested in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program as a complete combat system.
Q: What does the audiobook cover?
A: It covers the complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, including fundamentals, break-falls, striking, throws, chokes, ground fighting, bayonet techniques, counters, armed and unarmed manipulation, knife fighting, improvised weapons, firearm retention and disarmament, and training safety.
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 close-combat skills with discipline, judgment, leadership, confidence, and the warrior ethos expected of Marines.
Q: Is it suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. The program is deliberately progressive and develops from foundational techniques through increasingly advanced skills. Listeners new to MCMAP can therefore understand how the system is structured, while experienced martial artists can use it to study the Marine Corps approach.
Q: Is a martial-arts manual useful in audiobook form?
A: Yes, particularly for understanding the principles, terminology, training progression, safety concepts, and reasoning behind the techniques. Audio is especially useful for learning the system away from a desk and for revisiting concepts during travel, exercise, or other activities.
Q: What kinds of material work especially well in audio?
A: Subjects such as training philosophy, safety, progression, tactical principles, counters, weapon concepts, and the relationship between different belt-level skills translate well to listening. These sections help build a mental framework for the physical techniques before or alongside visual study.
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, adaptability, progressive training, and integrating physical fighting skills with equipment, battlefield conditions, and professional development.
Q: Is this the older Marine Corps Close Combat or LINE system?
A: No. This edition 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: Why choose the audiobook rather than the print or ebook edition?
A: The audiobook is the most convenient choice for learning the concepts and structure of MCMAP while commuting, exercising, traveling, or otherwise away from a book. Because many techniques are inherently visual, listeners who want to study body position and photographic sequences in detail may prefer to use the audio edition alongside the print or ebook version.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Series | Carlile Military Library |
| Official designation | MCRP 3-02B |
| Edition | Complete and unabridged audiobook edition |
| Listening length | 4 hours 57 minutes |
| Narrator | Will Stauff |
| Language | English |
| Release date | January 16, 2025 |
| ASIN | B0F7Y77JPG |
| Source | United States Marine Corps |
| Training system | Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) |
| Skill progression | Covers MCMAP from beginner techniques through advanced belt-level material |
| Combat skills covered | Striking, grappling, chokes, throws, weapon manipulation, ground fighting, and defensive tactics against armed and unarmed attackers |
| Broader training | Integrates physical techniques with mental discipline, character development, leadership, and the Marine Corps warrior ethos |
| Content | Audio adaptation of the complete MCMAP manual for convenient listening and study |
| Format advantage | Portable audio format suitable for review during travel, exercise, commuting, and other hands-free situations |
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