Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is a combat system developed by the United States Marine Corps, which combines mental, physical, and character building training. Hand-to-hand and close quarter combat techniques, including training in unarmed combat, edged weapons, weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques are part of the physical training, which is based, in part, on martial arts. Morale and team building are also a key component of the program, which was established in 2001, and is required of all Marines and U.S. Navy personnel attached to Marine Corps units.

Weapons Training

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  Marines practice bayonet techniques
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  Marines training in improvised weapons
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  Marines practicing rifle but strikes
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  Marines practice blocking techniques with a dummy rifle

Striking Training

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  Marine practice MCMAP after being sprayed with OC.
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  Marine Corps martial arts program training: Sparring
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  1st Battalion Marines practice body blows with Indonesian Marines
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  Marines practice techniques on kick shield
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  Marines practice elbow stiking on body shield
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  Marines practice striking techniques on body shield
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  Marines host a Martial Art Demo during Marine Day at Times Square
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  MCMAP instructor demonstrating a knee strike
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  Marine demonstrating the vertical hammer fist blow

Takedown Training

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  Marines practice MCMAP throws
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  MCMAP Instructor demonstrates a MCMAP move on during a training session.
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  Hip throw technique
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  Marine instructors practice throws
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  Marines practice shoulder throws in Iraq.
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  Marines practicing throwing techniques
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  Marines host Martial Arts Demo during Marine Day at Times Square

Grappling Training

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  Marines practice MCMAP groundfighting.
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  Marine performing an armbar technique
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  Chokehold during MCMAP grappling competition.
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  Marines practicing a joint manipulation technique during a detainee handling class.
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  Marines practice ground fighting skills aboard the USS Boxer.
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  Gunnery Sergeant Dennis Dodd demonstrates a hold.
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  Marines demonstrate self-defense during USMC Day in Times Square.
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  MCMAP instructor demonstrates a rear naked choke
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  Marines practice the armbar technique
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  Marines practice an armlock
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  Marines demonstrate grappling techniques during USMC Day in Times Square.