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Physical fitness an important part of Afghan army training
Story by Sgt. Aaron Ricca | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.16.2012Despite an icy breeze blowing across a dirt field, Afghan linguists squared off against Afghan National Army soldiers in a season-ending championship game of cricket, an Afghan pastime. A few weeks later on the... Read More
Bringing confidence out on the mat
Story by Sgt. Christopher Gaylord | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.19.2012A punch to the face isn’t exactly the rendezvous with destiny most people envision when they think of finding self-confidence. But Staff Sgt. Marcus Edwards knows that when it comes to Modern Army Combatives... Read More
Simple, life-saving techniques learned at Self-Defense 101
Story by Lance Cpl. Jackeline Perez Rivera | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Date: 10.16.2012Marines always have each other’s backs, but there are situations where a Marine, sailor or their loved ones could be caught alone in a dangerous situation. Faced with a flight or fight response, fleeing may... Read More
Krav Maga teaches real-world fighting techniques, improves fitness, endurance
Story by Sgt. Jennifer Spradlin | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.05.2012Sweat-soaked, bruised and exhausted, a group of 15 participants have wrapped up another session of Krav Maga or “contact combat” at a Renton, Wash., dojo. Rapidly increasing in popularity, classes teaching... Read More
Martial arts instructors dedicate themselves to teaching next generation
Story by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 08.18.2012When Marines are not working to accomplish the mission at sea, some spend their free time advancing through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Other Marines take it upon themselves to help their brothers and... Read More
