U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marquel Morton, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports supervisor, right, practices a face palm strike on Staff Sgt. Xavier Wajid, 633d FSS fitness and sports supervisor, left, during a combatives class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. Learning various techniques, like the face shove, enhances a service members ability to neutralize threats, maintain control in close-quarters situations, and protect themselves and others quickly and effectively, if called to action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Espinoza, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports journeyman, practices a jab during a combatives class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The combative training course provides service members the opportunity to develop self-defense skills that can be used to protect themselves and effectively respond to protentional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

Chuck Martinez, combative class instructor, left, demonstrates a combative technique with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Xavier Wajid, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports supervisor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. Martinez, having trained in martial arts since 1996 and taught for over two decades, has made a significant contribution to the JBLE fitness centers’ adaptation of combatives training programs through his extensive expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marquel Morton, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports supervisor, right, practices getting out of a lock performed by Staff Sgt. Xavier Wajid, 633d FSS fitness and sports supervisor, left, during a combatives class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. Combative classes are essential in enhancing an Air Force member's self-defense capability, ensuring they can protect themselves in various situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amy Sherwood, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports supervisor, left, and Senior Airman Destani Thomas, 633d FSS fitness and sports journeyman, perform wrist controlling techniques during a combatives class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. The practice of controlling wrists in combatives class is crucial as it enables base personnel to neutralize an opponent's movements if needed, and gain a tactical advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

Chuck Martinez, combatives class instructor, right, teaches defense techniques to Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. With his background in mixed martial arts and Muay Thai, Martinez provided valuable insights and techniques to JBLE personnel, enhancing their combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Thomas, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports journeyman, left, uses a face palm strike technique on her opponent during a combatives class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. A face shove, or face palm strike, in combative classes is used to create distance and disrupt an opponent's balance, and potentially disorient them, allowing for a strategic follow-up move or escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destani Thomas, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports journeyman, left, spars with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amy Sherwood, 633d Force Support Squadron fitness and sports supervisor, right, during a combatives class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 27, 2024. Training in combatives is a tool for developing mental grit and resilience, as it challenges members to persevere through physically demanding exercises and remain calm under stressful scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)