While serving in the U.S. Army infantry, Patsy Victorious Delvecchio III was tasked with ensuring that mission-critical military equipment was kept safe, secure, and well maintained. A fitness and martial arts enthusiast, Patsy Victorious Delvecchio III has an interest in learning techniques across a range of fighting disciplines.
One of the most widely used contemporary close-combat styles is Krav Maga. Developed in Israel, this tactical form blends defensive and offensive techniques, and includes elements of judo, jujitsu, boxing, aikido, and muay Thai. The emphasis is on neutralizing threats by any means necessary, with maximum quickness and precision.
Unlike unarmed martial arts disciplines, Krav Maga encourages the use of “weapons of opportunity,” which extend beyond knives and firearms to include belts, pens, chairs, and keys. This is particularly critical in circumstances of unexpected attack, where the opponent may already possess weapons.
Krav Maga does not simply teach how to attack through strikes, but also how to subdue, through grabs and joint locks. The aim is not to gain points in a formal competition, but to rapidly de-escalate confrontations that might turn violent or deadly. It is often used by police and military forces conducting street patrols in urban areas where overt aggression or violence could be counterproductive and lead to escalation.
