Ira Hammerman was one of just a few people at the event who was in New York City on the day of the attacks. He recalled walking up the West Side Highway with his jacket pressed against his mouth and nose to protect him from the soot and ash that were falling.
Park City police department looks to jiu jitsu to defuse confrontations
Photo courtesy of Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Park City
and last updated 2021-05-18 13:04:06-04
Park City is joining the list of police departments around the country finding ways to defuse confrontations between officers and the public, but with a novel way to do so, according to a report from the Park City Record.
Officers are encouraged to take free jui jitsu training sessions designed especially for the dangerous situations they may encounter on their shifts. The weekly sessions are held at Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu, which emphasizes a holistic approach to martial arts.