Greg Thompson H2h (hand To Hand) Combat -
Leveraging a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Thompson has created several patented tools produced by Benchmade Knives specifically to support H2H transitions:
Thompson’s approach, detailed in his book , is rooted in "relevant design"—a methodology that solves tactical problems rather than just teaching sport techniques. Greg Thompson H2H (Hand to Hand) Combat
: Unlike traditional martial arts, Thompson’s system is engineered for fighting in full combat gear. It focuses on maintaining control of a primary weapon (firearm) while using H2H techniques or secondary tools to create space. : He owns and founded Team R
: He owns and founded Team R.O.C. (Reality of Combat) in North Carolina, a top-ranked MMA school that has produced fighters for the UFC, K-1, and Strikeforce. : SOCP has become the standard for special
: 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.
: 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