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The Straight Thrust was the primary technique used in tra-
ining to disable or kill an opponent. It is the most deadly
offensive technique because it causes the most trauma to
an opponent. To execute the straight thrust the left leg was
lifted and lunged forward off the ball of the right foot whi-
le thrusting the blade end of the weapon forward, directly
toward and into the opponent. After execution the basic
warrior or ready stance is taken.

A Slash to the the opponent’s neck. head, or shoulder were
practiced. The slash was a technique used if the straight
thrust was not applicable or the opponent moved. The
slash reminded me of the sword fighting movies I watched
as a kid. When it worked it was great! Don’t get shot or a
thrust from the enemy.

During this period the M14 and M16 were the service ri- MASTER JIM DARTT
fles. The M14 had a slow recycle time and the M16 failed in LtCol USMC Retired
the jungle environment. This led to hand to hand encoun-
ters for pure survival. Marines and Soldiers were taught to Rank
keep their weapon with them at all times. If an individual 6th Dan (Grand Master) in TaeKwonMoodo
tries to take their weapon positive control of the weapon 5th Dan World Taekwondo Union
or retention may be needed. This was secondary training 4th Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon
if time training time allowed. The rifle butt strike was the Certification in NAK Muay Thai (Kru)
technique I practiced. Years of Experience
1964 – Present 51 Years
Recent Awards
LEARNED: 2016 Induction into Masters Hall of Fame. Induc-
Hand to Hand Combat Training and Military Martial Arts tion: June 18, 2016
Training should be quick and decisive. 2016 Induction into Action Martial Arts Magazi-
ne, Hall of Honors. “ Ambassador to the Martial
EARLY MISTAKES: Arts” Nominated by Grand Master Samuel Kwok.
Much of the early Military martial Arts Training was ba- Martial Art(s)
sed on sport martial arts. I saw kicks, knees, elbows, and Trained in various styles and techniques: Judo,
punches that were pulled in training. They will be pulled in Karate, Tai Chi, Kung fu, Russian Sambo, Ame-
combat! You fight like you train. Martial Arts Training must rican Kick Boxing, Taekwondo, Wing Chun.
be daily and productive. Time in training leads to survival. and US Army/US Marine Corps Close Combat
Training.

OBSERVATION AND COMMENT: VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR:
Most Military Martial Arts training begins with learning
how to get in the perfect stance to strike. Sounds Familiar May – September Straits Area Taekwondo/MMA
from my training in the 60’s and my father’s in the 40’s. Cheboygan, MI
The enemy does not play by this script. October-April NAK Muay Thai Lao Las Vegas,
Nevada
Now we jump to the Modern Military Martial Arts Training
as used in the United States Marine Corps. Free Private Muay Thai Lessons in Both Locations

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