Jones, the former Marine commandant who established the program in 2000,MCMAPis "a natural extension" of the Corps credo, "Every Marine a rifleman." Like marksmanship training, he said, "this program provides our Marines with additional tools that they can use on the battlefield." ...
(MCMAP) is a combat-oriented martial arts program created by the Marine Corps. It focuses on hand-to-hand combat, the combat mindset, combat conditioning, and close quarters fighting. MCMAP training teaches Marines the skills required in unarmed combat, weapons of opportunity, rifle and bayonet...
Recruits of Papa Company practice sweeping their opponent to the ground July 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of Marines and enhance self-confidence and esprit de corps. ...
- TAN BELT ★★★ - Punches- Break-Falls- Bayonet Techniques- Upper Body Strikes- Lower Body Strikes- Intro to Chokes- Throws- Counters to Strikes- Counters to Chokes and Holds- Unarmed Manipulation- Armed Manipulation- Knife FightingTan Belt is the minimum level required of ALL Marines.!!!
The fourth belt ranking within MCMAP is Brown Belt. Upon qualifying as a Green Belt, all Marines are highly encouraged to continue MCMAP sustainment training in order to advance to Brown Belt. Brown Belt is the introduction to advanced fundamentals of each discipline. Brown Belt is the minimum...