Florida Correction SOCE Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Prep Guide

The concept described is unarmed or empty-hand striking techniques. This name is used for strikes performed with the body's natural weapons—hands, fists, elbows, forearms, feet, legs, knees, or even the head—without using any tool or weapon. It covers both offensive actions (to stop or deter an attack) and defensive actions (to create space, disengage, or gain control) in a confrontation. In correctional and law enforcement training, this category distinguishes from weapon-based techniques and from non-striking control methods, focusing on delivering controlled, non-lethal strikes to protect safety. Examples include punches, palm strikes, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and head strikes, taught to be effective while minimizing unnecessary harm.