Yeah I remember winters in Detroit and it is harder to get into a fight with a jacket on because of mobility. But it does protect you a little bit in regards to a straight on punch to the stomach. Also you can throw the other guy around pretty easy when you grab on to his jacket. This is a pretty sweet post especially for somebody used to warmer climates.

Rick Saxby,
Publisher, FightingPhilosophy.com

Better not get into a fight at Haulover Beach, otherwise you will have nothing to control your attacker with. :P

Seriously, this class was quite revealing of some options that one may have, yet not think of unless trained to employ them. Especially for those who wish to limit the damage they inflict (e.g., against a teenager with a knife, as opposed to a hardened terrorist with a shotgun), using an opponent's own clothes to slow him down or restrain his movement can give one a decisive advantage without having to hurt him too badly. Also, it reduces the need to rely on other restraint devices that may not be immediately available--his clothes are practically always immediately available.

Unless, of course, you actually ARE at Haulover Beach. But at least it'll be harder for him to conceal a weapon there.