{"id":184422,"date":"2024-10-17T09:58:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=184422"},"modified":"2024-10-17T09:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:58:32","slug":"how-to-perform-a-combat-roll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/how-to\/how-to-perform-a-combat-roll\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Perform a Combat Roll"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-184423\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Combat-Roll-1.jpg\" alt=\"Step-by-step guide to perform a combat roll, showing foot placement, arm position, pushing off, and returning to stance.\" width=\"750\" height=\"1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Combat-Roll-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Combat-Roll-1-320x440.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Combat-Roll-1-640x880.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When you think of a combat roll, your mind might jump to scenes from video games or action movies (here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CpR1NcqDaXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DCpR1NcqDaXw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1729089835987000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1p5OOCirc8UmU0BZO_E6mc\">60 seconds of unnecessary cinematic combat rolls<\/a> for your viewing pleasure).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But this dynamic maneuver, also known as a shoulder roll, is more than just cinematic spectacle \u2014 it&#8217;s a practical skill with real-world applications in martial arts, parkour, and even everyday life. It\u2019s a great way to quickly evade an attack or break a jump from heights.<\/p>\n<p>In this illustrated guide, we&#8217;ll break down the mechanics of executing a proper combat roll, with the instructions used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/info.publicintelligence.net\/USMC-MCMAP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/info.publicintelligence.net\/USMC-MCMAP.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1729089835987000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06T3Qr_2vH-j-c4PKLPCSG\">Marine Corps Martial Arts Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to enhance your self-defense repertoire, add flair to your athletic pursuits, or simply impress your kids, mastering this technique can be both useful and fun, because, let&#8217;s be honest, it just feels really cool to do them. And that&#8217;s reason enough to learn.<\/p>\n<p><em>Illustration by <a href=\"https:\/\/storytellersworkshop.com\/\">Ted Slampyak<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of a combat roll, your mind might jump to scenes from video games or action movies (here\u2019s 60 seconds of unnecessary cinematic combat rolls for your viewing pleasure). 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