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Biography
Aaron Johnston

Warrant Officer Class Two (Retd) Aaron Johnston, CSM, holds a Bachelor of Organisational Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience, and is currently undertaking further postgraduate study. He serves as Senior Instructor and Combat Performance Systems Designer for Black Dragon Kai Combat Systems. He consults to the 7th Brigade Combat Behaviour Centre under a formal memorandum of understanding to advance cognitive and behavioural training design

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Australian Army Combative Grappling Tournaments
This article examines Australian Army Combative Grappling Tournaments, highlighting combat mindset, resilience, and international comparisons, demonstrating how structured competition strengthens adaptability, discipline, cohesion, and operational effectiveness.
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Australian Army soldiers take down an enemy combatant during an exercise.
Melee Warfare: Modern Battlefield Hand to Hand Combat Situational Factors
This essay examines the resurgence of melee combat in modern warfare, focusing on the physiological, psychological, and tactical demands of close-quarters hand-to-hand (H2H) engagements.
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