Martial Arts Instructor Tries To Decapitate Police Officer With Spinning Heel Kick – Gets Brutally Tackled Instead [VIDEO]

Martial arts instructor Timothy Allen Wegert, a fourth-degree black belt, found himself in legal trouble after an incident on Virginia Beach. Police responded to an assault call involving Wegert. Bodycam footage shows him refusing commands as an officer approached. Wegert then launched a spinning heel kick that narrowly missed the officer before being swiftly tackled and subdued.

Martial Arts Instructor Faces Charges After Confrontation

At 2:20 am on July 5, police officers responded after someone reported an assault in the 1300 block of Atlantic Avenue. Later, they arrested Allen Wegert of Monroe, a community near Lynchburg — in a moment captured on video.

Footage showed an officer sprinting down the beach toward Wegert, wearing black and white striped pants. Wegert, 33, squares up and tries to pull off what appears to be a spinning heel kick. He missed it and allowed the officer to tackle him to the ground.

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Wegert previously served as CEO and master instructor at UpLevel Martial Arts. Authorities charged him with felony assault on a law enforcement officer, along with misdemeanor counts of simple assault, disorderly conduct, and obstruction. The confrontation occurred early Sunday morning, highlighting risks officers face during routine responses.

Martial Arts Expertise Meets Real-World Consequences

Martial arts training does not always translate to street situations. Experts note that controlled dojo environments differ significantly from unpredictable real-life encounters. Wegert’s attempt resulted in quick restraint by the officer, demonstrating effective law enforcement tactics. The video went viral, sparking discussions about the use of force and personal responsibility…

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