SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMBATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATION

I began learning combatives from MSG McElwee over a year and a half ago when he offered a beginner course to Army ROTC cadets. Since then I've had the chance to complete basic and intermediate combatives as well as act as an assistant for other new members. As a female, I've had to focus on technique in order to compensate when fighting stronger opponents. I love combatives because it's exciting, fun, and very challenging. I feel like I'm training in an area that would help me in a real situation rather than only in a ring or on a mat. MSG McElwee is an extremely good instructor and I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want to learn self- defense.

Ashley Henderson

Athens, Georgia

I have been training with MSG Randy McElwee, the director of SOCAA, for more than 1 1/2 years now. My experience with learning the various aspects of special operations combatives has been very fulfilling. My overall confidence, especially in being able to defend myself, has skyrocketed. I have been inspired by witnessing MSG McElwee's sincere concern for the safety of all innocent victims of attacks, most importantly women and the potential of rape. MSG McElwee utilizes a unique approach to teaching that I have seen a variety of audiences pick up on with ease. I have also assisted in several weekend seminars for college students living in dorms on campus who have been concerned with issues of safety. In addition, Sgt. McElwee arranged for me to get certified as an army combatives instructor myself which will allow me to continue with combatives throughout my military career. I would recommend combatives training to anyone who is serious about defending themselves in the real world against real attacks. This isn't the unrealistic nonsense that you see in the movies or on tv

Peter Hoberg

Athens, Georgia

I have been training with MSG McElwee for a little over a year. The training he has provided has been challenging and motivating. As a female, the training has given me an understanding of how to defend myself against larger, stronger attackers, and has instilled confidence in my ablility to take on challenges.

Erin Brantley

Cartersville, Georgia

MSG McElwee is by far the best instructor I have ever encountered after years of combatives training. His technique focuses on understanding a potentially hostile environment and seizing control of that situation. In addition, I believe his training methods are the fastest way to become proficent at defending one's self. I would recommend MSG McElwee's extensive knowledge and experience to anyone who really wants to be in control of all the situations life throws at you.

Sean Redmond

Alpharetta, Georgia

I am a beginner that has almost no experience in martial arts whatsoever. However, I have spent approximately 20 hours working with MSG McElwee training in Special Forces hand to hand combat and the amount that I have learned in that time has been incredible. MSG Mcelwee is an outstanding teacher and makes learning hand to hand combat exciting and practical. Somehow his sessions teach you more than enough and still leave you wishing it wasn't over yet. I look forward to putting many more hours in training under MSG McElwee.

Danny Hudalla

Athens, Georgia

"Master Sergeant McElwee's instruction is top- notch. The techniques presented in his series for Law Enforcement and Special Operators are all tried and true. I am especially glad to see the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu incorporated properly by the military! The use of and defense against weapons is an essential element of any serious modern martial artist's arsenal. These instructionals have found themselves an easy to reach place on my shelf."

Gene Simco

JIU-JITSU.NET