3rd AABn conduct MCMAP

Photo By Cpl. Mark Garcia | Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion watch as two Marines battle against each other in a pugil stick match at Camp Pendleton, June 15. The instructors mentor and tutor Marines in the MCMAP course to ensure Marines are capable of performing each technique associated with their belt level. Instructors also encourage the Marines to never give up and to continue fighting even when tried.  

CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

06.17.2011

Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion participated in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class where they battled each other with pugil sticks and practiced self-defense techniques and skills at Camp Pendleton, June 15.

The Marines work out during the course to improve their stamina to be able to continue fighting while tired.

The students also practice and rehearse techniques to ensure they are capable of performing each move.

MCMAP is designed to increase the Marines self-defense abilities at close ranges and to ensure Marines have the upper hand in close combat situations.

Throughout the course the students are mentored and tutored by their instructors to ensure Marines are capable of performing each technique associated with their belt level.

• Date Taken: 06.17.2011
• Date Posted: 06.17.2011 16:54
• Story ID: 72284
• Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US