CQC Interview with Mr. Motosada Mori

What is CQC? Mori : It is the abbreviation for Close Quarters Combat. In actual battle, it is used in the jungle, bushes, and indoors when you cannot use a gun. It is also used when terrorists with hostages are in a facility or an airplane. The technique has been developed for when you have to fight multiple enemies that are very close to you, or when you don't know from where you will be attacked. It is a total combat technique used when you are close to enemies and you have to be able to fight with your bare hands, knife, and gun accordingly. In MGS3, we have kept in mind at all times the use of CQC. Not only the posture of the character and how you throw the enemy, but also how you walk and keep an eye on things around you is based on CQC. I think fans will be able to enjoy this. Where did you learn this technique? Mori : When I was a SWAT instructor about 10 years ago, I realized the necessity of this kind of battle and learned it then. Only after reaching a certain level in the use of guns, knives, and my bare hands was I able to practice CQC. How is CQC an advantage over regular knife battle and gun battle? Mori : CQC is a high level professional tactic. Not necessarily does it work to your advantage if anyone uses it. Only when you have mastered fighting with knives and guns does it become an advantageous tactic. Someone who has no experience with weapons will injure him/herself if he/she uses this kind of knife. Only special forces personnel in the real world and Snake in MGS3 who are "amazing" can use this technique. Can you name any actual police forces or militaries that use this technique? How do you think will this tactic evolve in the future? Mori : I cannot reveal actual organization names. It seems like European organizations are more aggressive when it comes to adopting new fighting techniques than American organizations. I'm sure terrorist organizations, who are aggressive when it comes to adopting new fighting techniques, will be using CQC soon. It is always a cat-and-mouse game. Countermeasure-type fighting techniques I think have reached the final stage in terms of the physical aspect. What is becoming more important is psychological warfare - making the first move to affect the enemy's psychology so that the enemy does not attack you.

DESCRIPTIONS OF CQC TECHNIQUES

BASIC POSTURE - Relax when standing. Do not have unnecessary tension in your body so that you can move quickly. - When putting away weapons, do so one by one. Look around and make sure you don't hurt anyone in the process.
STUN BY A BLOW - when you are too close and cannot fire a gun - Determine where the attack is coming from, and shift the focus of the enemy attack off you. - If the enemy comes punching at you, move to the right and dodge the enemy hand with your left hand. - Then hook the serration of your knife onto the enemy's left arm and pull the enemy towards you. - Due to reflex, the enemy will pull back and try to stay in position. - Utilize the enemy's pulling back and you move forward. Hook your left leg onto the enemy's right leg and put the enemy off balance. - While using your natural force of your moving forward, stun the enemy by a blow in the enemy's chin. *With the leg hooked, the enemy cannot pull back further. And with his/her chin being pushed against, he/she cannot move forward. The enemy is off balance and also defenseless.
THROW (from the front) - when near an enemy with a rifle -To shift the focus of the enemy attack off you, take a slanted pose and approach the enemy quickly. - Hold the enemy's right hand (mainly the fingers) with your own gun's handguard. - Push it up so that the enemy gun points the other direction. At the same time, hook your left leg onto the enemy's right leg. - Push and the enemy will lose balance easily.
THROW (from behind) - when near an enemy with a rifle - The enemy suddenly attacks you from behind. - Your arms are held, and you cannot use your weapon. - Do not move forward to try to get the enemy off you. Lean back towards the enemy by shifting your center of gravity to the back. - Seek an opening and tilt yourself diagonally and pull out your right leg. Press your elbow against the enemy's chest. - The right leg of yours that you pulled out, hook it onto the enemy's leg. And at the same time, turn your body and push the enemy backwards.

GLOSSARY

CQC Abbreviation for Close Quarters Combat. Newest hand-to-hand fighting technique focusing on close combat, done while equipping guns and knives. In MGS3, we are focusing on the "handgun and knife" style, which is a characteristic style of CQC. When you have a handgun and CQC knife equipped, CQC will be used.

PROFILE

Motosada Mori Born in Hiroshima, Japan, 1964. Roamed around the world at the age of 19. After battle experience in regional conflicts, he has participated in SWAT training instructions and the protection of the Dalai Lama 14th (Nobel Peace Prize winner). He then became a writer. He has established "Mori International" which specializes in the prediction of violent crimes, threat assessment and countermeasures and has since given advice as a specialists to corporations and security organizations. He also gives advice to the public on how to deal with stalkers, domestic violence and teaches self defense. He participates in the development of "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" as military advisor, just like he did in the previous installments of the series.

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