The Gentle Way

The Gentle Way is an organization focused on helping law enforcement broaden its approach to defensive tactics and de-escalation. It argues that police training often places strong emphasis on firearms, while officers may have limited resources for managing potentially dangerous encounters after graduating from the academy. The organization promotes jiu-jitsu, whose name means “the gentle art,” as a systematic way to control situations with less force and reduce the risk of harm.

The Gentle Way’s mission is to give law enforcement more options for de-escalating, controlling, and preventing violent or dangerous situations, with the goal of avoiding tragedy in communities. Its work centers on raising awareness of jiu-jitsu as a practical tool for police and supporting a broader spectrum of capabilities in policing. The website invites visitors to learn about the organization’s mission and team, get involved, listen to its podcasts, and make a donation. It also points audiences to a YouTube discussion, “The Future of Policing in America,” for further context on its perspective.