ISMAC 2009 - Kill or Get Killed: An Examination of Col. Rex Applegate's WWII Combatives

This class will examine the close-quarter combat system developed by Col. Rex Applegate during WWII and presented in his monumental text “Kill or Get Killed”.

Application of these timeless techniques for modern defense will also be studied.

Topics to be covered will include:

Kill or Get Killed: A Look at Applegate’s Work

Basic Fighting Theory

Unarmed Defenses

Knife Combat

Gun Disarms

Students should bring some form of knife simulator as well as protective eyewear. Handgun simulators will be provided for the gun disarms.


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Kill or Get Killed: An Examination of Col. Rex Applegate's WWII Combatives
INSTRUCTORS: Steve Huff ROOM: TBA
DESCRIPTION: This class will examine the close-quarter combat system developed by Col. Rex Applegate during WWII and presented in his monumental text “Kill or Get Killed”. Application of these timeless techniques for modern defense will also be studied. Topics to be covered will include: Kill or Get Killed: A Look at Applegate’s Work Basic Fighting Theory Unarmed Defenses Knife Combat Gun Disarms Students should bring some form of knife simulator as well as protective eyewear. Handgun simulators will be provided for the gun disarms.
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