BOXING AND WRESTLING AS THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF PHYSICAL TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Abstract

Physical training in the internal affairs bodies is not just a formality, but an absolute necessity dictated by the very essence of the service.

In the center of the irreconcilable confrontation between law and order and crime is often an employee whose ability to act in force contact directly determines the success of the operation and personal safety. This article justifiably substantiates the position that boxing and wrestling (including their applied aspects) should form the basis, the foundation of hand-to-hand training of ATS personnel. The article analyzes the specifics of operational and service tasks, where the skills of instant reaction, precise striking actions, reliable control and immobilization of the enemy are critically important - whether it is the detention of an armed offender, the suppression of mass riots or the protection of citizens in the face of sudden aggression. The psychophysiological aspects are considered: how these disciplines develop the qualities necessary for an employee – operational thinking under stress, explosive strength, endurance, and resistance to psychological pressure. Their applied value is emphasized in real, rather than sporting conditions, where there are no weight categories or rules of fair play. The article also touches on the legal aspects of applying the acquired skills in the framework of necessary defense and extreme necessity, as well as issues of teaching methods adapted to the needs of the police service, bypassing excessive sports specifics. The conclusion is made about the indisputable effectiveness of boxing and wrestling as a universal tool for the formation of the real combat capability of the police officer.