5 Reasons Police Officers Should Be Training Jiu Jitsu

As John Danaher puts it: "Jiu Jitsu is the science of control that leads to submission."

BJJ teaches how to control an individual while giving options to escalate or deescalate force — allowing for higher safety for both the LEO and suspect.

5 Reasons All Cops Should Train Jiu Jitsu: 1) Increase Safety During Physical Encounters — Between 2012-2017, about 303,500 Law Enforcement Officers were treated in EDs for nonfatal injuries; 48% from violence/assaults. 2) Improve Physical Fitness — Improves strength, endurance, flexibility and mobility. 3) Increase Mental Fitness — Enforces the phrase "become comfortable being uncomfortable." Helps officers stay calm in high-stress situations. 4) Don't be a Liability — Become an ASSET to yourself, your agency and your partners. 5) Improve Ability to Perform Job Duties — Mental and physical fitness traits contribute to increased confidence and ability.

Note: Police Jiu Jitsu (PJJ) is a specialized curriculum for law enforcement, with leaders including Jay Wadsworth, Chad Lyman, Craig Douglas and Renzo Gracie.