
Combatives is the term used to describe thehand-to-hand combat systems primarily used by members of the military, law enforcement, or other groups such as security personnel or correctional officers. Combatives are based in martial arts but are not themselves distinct disciplines.
The USModern Army Combatives Program was adopted as the basis for the USAir Force Combatives Program in January 2008.[1] Combatives training has also been provided outside of the United States military, for example atKansas State University which provided a training programme for2+1⁄2 years before closing it in 2010.[2]