What best describes "Hard, Empty-Hand Control"?

"Hard, Empty-Hand Control" refers to techniques that involve physically restraining an individual through direct physical contact, and these techniques can involve a significant level of force. The defining characteristic of these techniques is that they are designed to gain and maintain control over a situation where there may be a possibility of resistance or aggression from an individual.

The description that it has a probability of causing injury is accurate, as the techniques used are often those that can lead to physical harm if applied improperly or in an excessive manner. They typically involve joint locks, take-downs, or strikes that, while effective for control, carry with them the inherent risk of injury due to their nature and the force that might be required to execute them.

In contrast, techniques designed for minimal contact focus on using less force or maintaining distance, which does not align with the concept of hard control. Similarly, techniques effective in negotiation are primarily verbal tactics that do not utilize physical force and therefore do not fit the hard control category. Finally, those requiring less force than verbal commands suggest a non-confrontational approach, which also diverges from the definition of a hard, empty-hand technique that is likely to involve physical confrontation and the potential for injury.