Commando training is the quick-and-dirty art of elimination of the enemy. Its origins are with the armed forces; many a marine in World War II was taught the principles of commando training. Today, systemized commando styles such as Combato, are taught like any other martial art, and commando training maneuvers are often taught as self-defense combat styles by police departments, rape prevention activists, and others.

Other well-known examples of commando training that has earned their own names, would be CQB (Close-Quarters Battle) and Krav Maga (which originated in the Israeli special forces).