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random ? MCMAP

Hey all!

Things have been kinda busy over here lately… getting my next MCMAP belt level and all. What is MCMAP you say?

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is a combat system developed by    the United States Marine Corps to combine existing and new hand-to-hand and close quarters combat (CQC) techniques with morale and team-building functions and instruction in what the Marine Corps calls the “Warrior Ethos”.[1] The program, which began in 2001, trains Marines (and U.S. Navy personnel attached to Marine Units) in unarmed combat, edged weapons, weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. It also stresses mental and character development, including the responsible use of force, leadership, and teamwork. The MCMAP has several nicknames, including “semper fu”, MCSlap, and “new bushido“. In speech, the acronym is often pronounced “mick-map.”

-wikipedia.com

<– a hip toss

We were always outside… and usually tired and wet (being up at 4:30 while its raining will do that to you) BUT its over now, I tested out and moved up to the next level. Gray belt isn’t that significant, BUT I am making progress so who can argue with that?

On a side note…

for all you guys at home, I don’t know if you saw this or not – but here is the barkers little slice o’ the net: http://wreneliseandfamily.blogspot.com/

Ttyl guys!