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Making Law Enforcement Better Through Martial Arts

The rear choke used to be a key component of an officer’s arsenal, but it’s no longer employed by many departments because of safety concerns that have recently come to light.

Regardless of which side of the debate you fall on, you’ll agree that attempts should be made to limit these kinds of incidents. But is this possible? What measures can be taken to reduce the use of excessive force while at the same time keeping police officers safe?

“THERE ARE SOME common-sense things that can be done, but no one wants to pay for them,” Albert Gotay said. “In the long run, it

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