This week we talk to Ari Knazan. We went beyond the typical “why cops should train”. We discuss some of the systemic problems in law enforcement in regard to training, types of training available and our pet peeves we see in our profession. 

Ari Knazan co-founded Invictus with Jason Rebsch in an effort to educate police officers and departments on the importance of Jiu Jitsu for law enforcement personnel. Ari has over 35 years experience in the martial arts and is a 1st degree black belt under Keith Owen (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and a 5th degree Black Belt under Steve Hiscoe (Japanese Jiu Jitsu), both which Ari credits to saving his life on a number of occasions.  

Ari is a Level 5 C4C-PJJ certified adjunct instructor under Chad Lyman. In addition to being a proud member of his city’s police force, he also operates the Invictus North HQ Jiu Jitsu academy and several online businesses which all revolve around personal safety, combative training and tactical awareness. Ari also is the host of Torvus Podcast, which aims at exploring the lighter side of life and is also the owner of Chaos (www.enterchaos.com), which creates websites, logos as well as sells tactical watches as well as www.vikingjiujitsu.com brand.

This weeks episode is brought to you by Stop Resisting by Dr. Jeremy Butler. In Stop Resisting, Dr. Butler draws from years of martial arts training, law enforcement experience, and research to ensure you understand:

• The best martial arts for law enforcement officers
• How to adapt martial arts training to fit the unique needs of law enforcement
• How to mentally prepare for use of force encounters to maximize performance
• Tips on what to look for in a “LEO-friendly” martial arts school
• Specific techniques and tactics recommended by officers who actively train in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

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