Soldiers fight during the finals of the All Iraq Combatives Tournament at Camp Bucca, Dec. 19. The finals match allowed competitors to use advanced techniques, including punches, slaps, and kicks, in ten minute bouts.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Soza)
Soldiers take their grappling down from standing level to ground-fighting during the All Iraq Combatives Tournament at Camp Bucca, Dec. 19. Teams from all parts of Multi-National Division South converged on the camp to take part in the grappling tournament.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Soza)
A Marine attempts a cross-collar choke while in his Sailor-opponent?s guard during the All Iraq Combatives Tournament at Camp Bucca, Dec. 19. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and one civilian, earned points, individually and for their team, by using proper technique and winning matches.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Soza)
Sgt. Breena Bieber, noncommissioned officer in charge of sick call for the 204th Area Support Medical Center, native of Shakopee, Minn., struggles with an opponent during the All Iraq Combatives Tournament at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Dec. 19. Beiber, one of three female fighters among the 104 competitors, traveled from Contingency Operating Base Basra to Camp Bucca to battle it out in the tournament.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Soza)
