Defendu

Art

Overview

British WWII close-combat system developed by W.E. Fairbairn from his experience in Shanghai. Designed for maximum lethality with minimal training. Influenced virtually all modern military combatives.

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Founded

1940s

Also known as

Gutter FightingClose-Quarters Combat System

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

8/10

History & Origin

Founder

William Ewart Fairbairn

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife techniquesTiger Claw strike

Core Technique Classes

Eye gougesThroat strikesGroin attacksKnife fightingSilent killing

Sub-Types

militaryself-defense

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

very high/10

Sources & References

[1] Fairbairn, W.E. Get Tough! D. Appleton-Century, 1942. — link

[2] Fairbairn, W.E. Defendu (Scientific Self-Defence). 1926.

Geography & Status

Status

Active

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