If you are like me then you have likely got a background in combat training of some sort that goes beyond bombs and firearms and includes those four weapons that God himself has given you, two hands and two feet.
One of the things you’re bound to find out when you are donning a gasmask is the fact that many of your killing techniques are somewhat invalidated while wearing one; specifically whenever you’re fighting someone who has a mask on as well. In this post we’ll delve into the times you can find yourself at a disadvantage while dealing with cqb hand to hand combat, and having to contend with a gasmask.
Chin tucks. Most people you are fighting will have training and experience in cqb as well. Therefore they will often chin tuck when their neck is threatened. Since they will have an apparatus covering their face and bulging out from their face, there will be extra material that can block your attack be it either from a choke, slash, or knifehand strike.
Obfuscation of sight. This is a common problem whenever you are dealing with a violent struggle for life. Many times on the judo mat I have had opponents take my gi collar and either try to choke the hell out of me with it, or blind me so that I could be less likely to counter their next attack.
You should try to take the time to acclimate your technique to accommodate your mask sometime when you’re in a training session just to see how the gasmask affects your style.