*MMA legend Rener Gracie is instructing police officers on a new restraint technique that is allegedly safer than a chokehold. He demonstrated this method on TMZ Live to emphasize its effectiveness.

NEW YORK-- The NYPD is starting to train officers in Brazilian jiu jitsu, a specialized form of martial arts. CBS New York went to the Police Academy on Monday and got a first look at the course and ...

NEW YORK (WKRC/WCBS/CNN Newsource) - Police officers are being trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu to help them learn how to more safely restrain suspects. NYPD Police Academy brought in world renowned ...