Fairbairn, W. E.

Defendu: Scientific Self-Defence

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ISBN 13:
9781783314973
author:
Fairbairn, W. E.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Naval & Military Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
26 x 16.8 x 1 centimetres (0.25
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£15.82

Description

Defendu Scientific Self-Defence by W E Fairbairn is a comprehensive guide to hand-to-hand combat, drawing on the author's extensive experience in boxing, wrestling, and police work. First published in 1926, the book introduces Fairbairn's unique system of self-defence, which has since been adapted for military use. The original Defendu system was designed to be simple to learn and effective, with a focus on restraint and self-preservation. However, during World War II, Fairbairn and others expanded on this system to create the Close Quarters Combat (CQC) system, which prioritized rapid disabling of an opponent with potentially lethal force. This book provides a detailed overview of Fairbairn's CQC system, which was used to train Allied troops and later published in a civilian edition under the title Get Tough! How To Win In Hand-To-Hand Fighting. Fairbairn's work on CQC has been widely influential, and his methods are still studied today by those interested in self-defence and personal safety. This book offers a unique insight into the development of CQC and provides a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn effective self-defence techniques.

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