: A hallmark of his training is the ability to retrieve a tool (like the SOCP Dagger ) with the support hand while pinning a handgun with the dominant hand.
Thompson is a high-level practitioner whose military systems are grounded in proven fighting arts: Greg Thompson H2H (Hand to Hand) Combat
: He is a 5th-degree black belt under Royce Gracie, having been part of the first group of students to receive a black belt from the UFC legend in 2004. : A hallmark of his training is the
Greg Thompson is a world-renowned combatives instructor and the architect behind the , the first officially designated hand-to-hand combat (H2H) program for all U.S. Army Special Operations Forces . His work bridges the gap between high-level martial arts and the life-or-death realities of modern operators who must fight while wearing full body armor and managing weapon systems. Core Philosophy and SOCP Army Special Operations Forces
: SOCP has become the standard for special units across all U.S. services, various federal agencies (FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals), and elite international units in countries like Canada and Sweden. Martial Arts Background
: He is a certified Kru in Muay Thai and holds black belts in several other systems, including Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Innovations and Tactical Tools