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Cpl. Javier Carpintero performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique on a student on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Dec. 7, 2017. The purpose of MCMAP is to train Marines on combat skills that may be used in real-life scenarios.

Cpl. Javier Carpintero's route to becoming a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor

CpMarine Corps Cpl. Javier Carpintero, left, performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program technique on a student on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. The purpose of MCMAP is to train Marines on combat skills that may be used in real-life situations. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

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