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Illinois firefighters train in jiu-jitsu for self-defense
Original: Illinois firefighters receive jiu-jitsu training for self-defense in the field
Firefighters in Illinois are taking part in jiu-jitsu training designed to help them defend themselves in the field. The program comes as emergency responders increasingly face aggressive or combative situations while on calls, and the techniques give crews practical ways to control confrontations without resorting to force. The initiative has drawn attention as an unusual but pragmatic safety measure for first responders.
Why now: People are talking about the unusual step of equipping firefighters with martial arts skills for on-the-job safety.
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