Police Edition Podcast | Simple Survival Moves | Brian McGonagill

SSM Police Edition 19

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:08:37 -0600

Today we tackle a blunt object attack with a nice foot-sweep take down. Take a look, practice until it's perfect, and be careful out there.

Brian and Rachelle

SSM Police Edition 18

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:17:09 -0600

Sorry for the delay in new episodes, but with the frigidly wicked weather we've had a tough time finding places to film. Here you go though. This week we cover a suspect rushing up with a blunt object swinging away. Take a look, and watch for the…

SSM Police Edition 17

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:32:29 -0600

On this episode I show you how to get an extremely combative suspect into a sleeper hold. Check with your departments policies before implementing this tactic. Remember to get professional instruction to improve all of your defensive tactics.

Be…

SSM Police Edition 16

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:31:02 -0600

Today we build on the lesson from episode 15. Make sure to check that one out first! We show you how to use that great wrist lock take down, move it into an immediate pin / pain compliance position, and then cover anyone else around while you wait for…

SSM Police Edition 15

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:17:09 -0600

Sorry for the delay, but we had to find an indoor location to shoot. It has been crazy lately, but we should have some new stuff for you each week again for a while now.

On this episode, I show you a nice wrist grab and lock for taking down a defiant…

SSM Police Edition 14

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:51:23 -0600

This week we show a great technique for maintaining control over a resistant suspect when you go to turn them for cuffing. Take a look, get a willing partner, and practice until it's perfect so that it will serve you well on the streets. Remember to be…

SSM police Edition Update 11/26/2007

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:59:27 -0600

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Brian and Rachelle

SSM Police Edition 13

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:39:21 -0600

Today Rachelle and I cover a takedown for an aggressive suspect from a front rush that may have tried to catch you off guard, or jumped from calm to angry in a hurry! This is an easy technique, that when applied properly will lead right into a nice…

SSM Police Edition 12

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:00:35 -0600

This week I show another nice little defense against a close up hand gun attack from the front. Useful for LEO's and the public in general.

Enjoy, and practice until it is perfect!

Brian and Rachelle

SSM Police Edition 11

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:44:03 -0600

We have finally found time to resume the Police Edition which is very exciting for me. Most people don't know why I had to get out of Law Enforcement, so let me tell you quickly. I was born with optical nerve damage, and over time my vision has…

SSM Police Edition 10

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:02:09 -0500

Today's episode shows you how to get a suspect into a secure standing cuff position when out in an open field, where you may not want them to lay down where you could lose site of them, even momentarily. Check out this move, practice it with a willing…

Police Edition is Going to Bi-weekly Distribution

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:23:08 -0500

Hey all, we are setting the Police Edition podcast to be sent out bi-weekly. It is a harder subject to prepare for and cover, as well as a recent number of issues at the dojang where we film creating problems with filming at the times that we have…

SSM Police Edition 9

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:34:11 -0500

Rachelle is the cop today, and we cover a nice little take down for the non-aggressive, non-compliant suspect. Check it out, give it some practice, and put it to good use.

Also, watch after the credits for out-takes.

Stay safe out there,

Brian

No Police Edition this week.

Mon, 28 May 2007 14:22:06 -0500

I apologize for the skipped week, I did post a new Simple Survival Moves podcast, I urge you to check it out.

I will do my best to have a new PE Podcast next week. I have been injured during my 3rd dan test, and the doctor has instructed me not to put…

SSM Police Edition 8

Sat, 19 May 2007 00:49:52 -0500

I wanted to cover a few good pain compliance techniques that can be used to "convince" a suspect to give up his/her hands when they are being defiant.

Give them a try, and let me know how they work for you.

Brian

SSM Police Edition 7

Wed, 09 May 2007 17:55:01 -0500

On this episode I cover a gun retention technique that I haven't seen in any other course buy my basic academy, so I'm hoping it will be something new for many of you, and something useful should you ever need it.

Brian

SSM Police Edition 6

Sun, 06 May 2007 18:57:38 -0500

Today I go over a gun retention technique that could use some coverage and practice now and then to stay fresh on the technique. Give it a look, then give it some practice. Stay safe out there.

Brian

SSM Police Edition 5

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:00:17 -0500

This time around I cover one of my favorite ways to pat down a suspect while maintaining a great control position. I've only ever seen this once from another officer, and that is the one that I learned it from. Take a look, you may find it useful.

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SSM Police Edition 4

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:47:04 -0500

Today's podcast is a combined podcast from the SSM pages, so if you subscribe to both, just download one. Take a look, as it is an arm lock defense to a knife or gun attack. Great for Law Enforcement to learn and know well.

Best,

Brian

SSM Police Edition 3

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:16:59 -0500

On today's episode we cover how to handle a front rush attack with a smooth and easy takedown.

Take a look, let me know what you think.

Brian

SSM Police Edition 2

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:14:49 -0500

On this edition I give some basic advice on how to approach, subdue, and safely handcuff a person who you've got in a prone position on the ground.

Tensions run high on felony stops and it's important to maintain control the entire time.

Brian

SSM Police Edition 1

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:09:56 -0500

We show you how to control a suspect armed with a gun at close range, in the assumption that you were taken by surprise, and unable to pull your duty weapon.

There is a great technique in the SSM Podcast section in Podcast 3 called the "Clap" technique,…