Martial Arts

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) teaches the 
hand-to-hand combat technique and discipline Marines are known for.  
 
MCMAP teaches recruits a range of skills, including: 
 
• Punches  
• Bayonet techniques  
• Upper and lower body strikes  
• Basic chokes and throws  
• Defensive counter moves  
• Responsible use of force  
 
By the end of recruit training, recruits must qualify for their Tan Belt. Throughout service, Marines continue with advanced MCMAP training, earning up to 7 colored belts.