MCMAP

Chapter 2 Tan Belt

Section I: Fundamentals of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Ranges of Close Combat Engagements
Target Areas of the Body
Weapons of the Body
Basic Warrior Stance
Angles of Movement
Section II: Punches
Muscle Relaxation
Making a Fist
Weight Transfer
Rapid Retraction
Telegraphing
Lead Hand Punch
Rear Hand Punch
Uppercut
Hook
Actions of the Aggressor
Section III: Break-Falls
Front Break-Fall
Back Break-Fall
Side Break-Fall
Forward Shoulder Roll
Section IV: Bayonet Techniques
Straight Thrust
Horizontal Buttstroke
Vertical Buttstroke
Smash
Slash
Disrupt
Section V: Upper Body Strikes
Principles
Hammer Fist
Eye Gouge
Vertical Elbow Strike (Low to High)
Forward Horizontal Elbow Strike
Actions of the Aggressor
Section VI: Lower Body Strikes
Vertical Knee Strike
Front Kick
Round Kick
Vertical Stomp
Actions of the Aggressor
Section VII: Introduction to Chokes
Rear Choke
Figure Four Variation
Section VIII: Throws
Throw
Actions of the Aggressor
Section IX: Counters to Strikes
Counter to Strikes
Counter to Rear Hand Punch
Counter to the Rear Leg Kick
Section X: Counters to Chokes and Holds
Counter to the Rear Choke
Counter to the Rear Headlock
Counter to the Rear Bear Hug
Section XI: Unarmed Manipulation
Compliance Techniques
Distracter Techniques
Joint Manipulation
Wristlocks
Armbar Takedown
Section XII: Armed Manipulations
Rifle and Shotgun Retention Techniques
Blocks
Section XIII: Knife Fighting
Principles of Knife Fighting
Vertical Slash
Vertical Thrust

Chapter 3 Gray Belt

Section I: Bayonet
Execution
Movement
Closing
Bayonet Techniques Disrupt and Thrust While Closing
Section II: Upper Body Strikes
Chin Jab/Palm Heel Strike
Knife Hand Strikes
Inside/Reverse Knife Hand Strike
Vertical Knife Hand Strike
Elbow Strikes
The Rear Horizontal Elbow Strike
Vertical Elbow Strike (High to Low)
Actions of the Aggressor
Section III: Lower Body Strikes
Horizontal Knee Strike
Side Kick
Axe Stomp
Actions of the Aggressor
Section IV: Front Choke
Section V: Hip Throw
Section VI: Counters to Strikes
Counter to the Lead Hand Punch
Counter to a Lead Leg Kick
Section VII: Counters to Chokes and Holds
Counter to the Front Choke
Counter to the Front Headlock
Counter to the Front Bear Hug
Section VIII: Unarmed Manipulation
Wristlock Come-Along
Takedown From a Wristlock Come-Along and Double Flexi Cuff
Escort Position
Escort Position Takedown and Single Flexi Cuff
Section IX: Armed Manipulation
Aggressor Grabs With Both Hands (Pushing)
Aggressor Grabs With Both Hands Pulling (Stationary)
Aggressor Grabs With Both Hands Pulling (Moving)
Aggressor Grabs Over Handed With Strikes
Aggressor Grabs Under Handed With Strikes
Section X: Knife Techniques
Forward Thrust
Forward Slash
Reverse Thrust
Reverse Slash
Bulldogging
Section XI: Weapons of Opportunity
Straight Thrust
Vertical Strike
Forward Strike
Reverse Strike
Section XII: Ground Fighting
Counter to Mount Position
Counter to Guard Position

Chapter 4 Green Belt

Section I: Bayonet Techniques
Fundamentals
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program vii
Execute a Disrupt and a Thrust While Closing With a Moving Aggressor
Buttstroke Offline
Section II: Side Choke
Section III: Shoulder Throw
Section IV: Counters to Strikes
Counter to a Round Punch
Counter to Round Kick
Section V Lower Body Strikes
Section VI: Unarmed Manipulations
Enhanced Pain Compliance
Reverse Wristlock Come-Along
Controlling Techniques
Section VII: Knife Techniques
Counter to a Vertical Strike With Follow-on Techniques
Counter to a Forward Strike With Follow-on Techniques
Section VIII: Weapons of Opportunity
Block for a Vertical Strike With Follow-on Strikes
Block for a Forward Strike With Follow-on Strikes
Block for a Reverse Strike With Follow-on Strikes
Block for a Straight Thrust With Follow-on Strikes
Section IX: Ground Fighting
Armbar From Mount Position
Armbar From Guard Position

Chapter 5 Brown Belt

Section I: Bayonet Techniques
One-on-Two Engagement
Two-on-One Engagement
Two-on-Two Engagement
Section II: Ground Fighting
Ground Fighting Techniques
Basic Leg Lock
Section III: Ground Chokes
Rear Ground Choke
Figure-4 Variation of Rear Choke
Front Choke
Side Choke
Section IV: Major Outside Reap Throw
Major Outside Reap Throw: Aggressor Pushing
Major Outside Reap Throw: Aggressor Pulling
Section V: Unarmed Versus Handheld
Hollowing Out with Follow-on Technique
Forward Armbar Counter
Reverse Armbar Counter
Bent Armbar Counter
Section VI: Firearm Retention
Blocking Technique
Armbar Technique
Wristlock Technique
Same Side Grab: From Front
Same Side Grab: From Rear
Section VII: Firearm Disarmament
Counter to Pistol to: Front
Counter to Pistol to: Rear
Section VIII: Knife Techniques
Block for a Reverse Strike
Block for a Straight Thrust

Chapter 6 Black Belt

Section I: Bayonet Techniques
Bayonet Training: Stage One
Bayonet Training: Stage Two
Bayonet Training: Stage Three
Common Error
Section II: Sweeping Hip Throw
Section III: Ground Fighting
Face Rip From the Guard
Straight Armbar From a Scarf Hold
Bent Armbar From a Scarf Hold
Section IV: Unarmed Manipulation: Neck-Crank Takedown
Section V: Chokes
Triangle Choke
Guillotine Choke
Section VI: Knee Bar
Rolling Knee Bar
Sitting Knee Bar
Section VII: Counter to Pistol to the Head
Counter to Pistol to the Head: Two Handed
Counter to Pistil to the Head: One Handed
Section VIII: Upper Body Strikes
Cupped Hand Strike
Face Smash
Section IX: Knife Techniques
Lead Hand Knife
Slashing Techniques
Thrusting Techniques
Reverse-Grip Knife Techniques
Section X: Improvised Weapons
Garrote From the Rear
Garrote From the Front