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chapter 2

LESSONS FROM THE PAST

TRANSCENDING TIME

A strong study of the past will help us make better decisions in the future.

One of America’s strengths is its ability to integrate ideas from various sources and influences to accomplish our objectives. However, when we don’t have a proper understanding of an idea then its integration won’t lead to success in achieving our goals. Combatives are no different. There has been so much misuse and general misconception of the martial arts systems that are being taught for hand-to-hand combat on the battlefield. This misconception, I feel, comes from not properly assessing the needs of a modern fighting force resulting in improper principles and tactics.

I believe that there is no need to completely reinvent the wheel. There once existed a warrior and fighting force that had many similarities to the modern American fighting force: samurai warriors. In many ways, today’s military service member can be perceived as a modern samurai. Similarities range from the advanced capabilities of service members to a similarity in values/virtues: