Piasa Strategics

08/26/2021

“After implementing Jiu-Jitsu for his officers, Major King found a 48% reduction in officers being injured.

So, then I started researching more, and we reduced injuries to suspects by 53%… If you scuffled/resisted arrest, you were 200% more likely to be injured by a non-jiu-jitsu officer than someone who had been through the mandatory program or was a practitioner of jiu-jitsu.”

We’ve all seen the videos of our beloved art being used in real-life situations by police officers, right? Well, someone at HBO must have seen a few, too. Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel has released a trailer for their next episode, showcasing interviews with Gracie University head instructor Rene...

05/02/2019

This article shows a rising trend in injuries to officers on duty. These injuries are predominately caused by assaults on the officer by another party. It is unclear the cause of the rise of the assaults. At Piasa Strategics, we believe that an officer that is well trained in defensive tactics (hand-to-hand training) will benefit from it by being better prepared for such assaults. This training should reduce the risk of injury in the event of an assault by allowing the officer to control a violent subject, and the situation. Please reach out to us if you have questions. We would love to help your agency with appropriate training!

Study provides estimates and trends of emergency department visits for both intentional and unintentional on-duty injuries

04/17/2019

This author has 20 years of law enforcement experience. He recommends that officers be well trained. We concur! Talk to the officer in charge of scheduling your training today and we'll help you take care of #8 on this list. We have a program that is directly suited to the unarmed tactical skills officers need, distilled down to the most important basics. No need to muddle through and figure it out on your own! Our programs are recognized by the state of Illinois and can be made available at any MTU.

There are some simple steps new cops can take to prepare mentally and physically for patrol thereby avoiding rookie police officer mistakes

11/09/2018

Law enforcement officers are important in any community. They are one of the barriers between average citizens and those who would harm those same citizens. Our law enforcement officers are also husbands, mothers, fathers, daughters, and friends. If you know a L.E.O. or C.O., please refer them to us. We would love to work with them to teach them skills that will bring them home safe. Help protect your local law enforcement officers!

Can BJJ Keep You Safe on the Street? Law Enforcement Officers are in physical confrontations more often than perhaps any other armed professionals or citizens. This has led to many discussions within the martial arts and Law Enforcement communities regarding what martial art is the most

09/01/2018

We had a great seminar yesterday. Helping officers protect themselves and others is what we do! Request us through your local MTU or we can set up a seminar for small groups at your facility!

05/26/2018

This officer is proficient in controlling a prone opponent. Gaining control over a chaotic situation, quickly and without incident, is the goal. We can help you refine your skills and the methods you use to do this, alone or with a partner. Contact us or request us through your local MTU to set up a seminar today! We’ll see you on the mats!!!

05/24/2018

Welcome to Piasa Strategics! Please check out our video below to learn more about our Defensive Tactics training for all manner of L.E.O.s (Public and Private). If you are interested in our training program for yourself or your team, please contact your local Illinois MTU and request us. You can also contact us directly. We are certified by the State of Illinois through MTU9. We will come to you!

05/21/2018

A photo of our first seminar put on by http://mtu9.org/. Thanks to the LEO's of Jersey County and Bunker Hill for attending! Thank you for the JCHS Wrestling Team for letting us use your mats and the Athletic Director, Scott Tonsor, for helping facilitate. Thank you to Penny and Tod from MTU9 for setting this training up!

Photo Credit: Meg Fairless