An 8-week series taking a closer look at how each of the military services train in combatives.

Close Combat – Episode 1: Bantamweights
2011
A closer look at how each of the services trains in combatives. Plus, all the bantamweight action from the U.S. Army Combatives Championship at Fort Benning,…

Close Combat – Episode 2: Flyweights
2011
Learn more about the safety precautions used in combatives. Plus, catch all the action in the flyweight finals from Fort Benning’s U.S. Army Combatives…

Close Combat – Episode 3: Lightweights
2011
This show highlights some of the female fighters that regularly face off against males in the ring. Plus, all the lightweight action from the U.S. Army…

Close Combat – Episode 4: Welterweights
2011
Take a look back at the history and evolution of the Modern Army Combatives Program. Plus, all the action in the welterweight finals from Fort Benning’s…

Close Combat – Episode 5: Middleweights
2011
A closer look at how instructors are trained to teach combatives to their units. Plus, the middleweight action from the U.S. Army Combatives Championship…

Close Combat – Episode 6: Cruiserweight
2011
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Close Combat – Episode 7: Light Heavyweights
2011
Step-by-step demonstrations of techniques used in combatives training. Plus, all the action in the light heavyweight finals from Fort Benning's Army Combatives…

Close Combat – Episode 8: Heavyweights
2011
Learn more about the physical and mental benefits of combatives training. Plus, all the heavyweight action from the U.S. Army Combatives Championship at…