Greg Thompson H2h (hand To Hand) Combat May 2026

Leveraging a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Thompson has created several patented tools produced by Benchmade Knives specifically to support H2H transitions:

: 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 Greg Thompson H2H (Hand to Hand) Combat

: 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. : SOCP has become the standard for special

Thompson’s approach, detailed in his book , is rooted in "relevant design"—a methodology that solves tactical problems rather than just teaching sport techniques. various federal agencies (FBI

: 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

Thompson is a high-level practitioner whose military systems are grounded in proven fighting arts:

: 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.