The Ultimate Self-Protection
Violent crime is on the rise. Could you keep yourself and your loved ones safe? Or would you become another statistic?
Most people just hope it won't happen to them, but this isn’t a good strategy. Instead of just hoping, you could take simple steps to ensure your own safety and the safety of your loved ones. We teach a comprehensive system of effective self protection and all the street tactics that go along with it.
Is it really possible to survive every violent assault? It is with the right skills. Defendu makes this possible.
Colonel Fairbairn's Story
Defendu was the name given to the close combat system created by Colonel William Ewart Fairbairn. Fairbairn is a bit of a legend and is known as the father of modern close quarters combat. Sometimes he was called the “Gentleman Warrior”. He was also called the man who could kill you 500 ways! His appearance earned him the nickname “the Deacon" as he looked like a vicar. In this case, looks can be deceptive!
“Get tough, get down in the gutter...win at all costs!” Colonel W.E. Fairbairn.
Originally a Royal Marine, Fairbairn went on to spend over 30 years working for the Shanghai Municipal Police, fighting drug gangs and Triads. It was considered the most dangerous city in the world at that time and was almost entirely lawless. Fairbairn himself had over 600 fights, countless stabbings and gunshot wounds and was scarred from head to toe. He studied numerous martial arts at that time and was even taught kung fu by the Empress of China's bodyguard. He created his unique fighting system to train his police colleagues. It had to be easy to learn and brutally effective in extreme life or death scenarios. In 1926 he wrote a book called Defendu. His fighting system is also known as Gutter Fighting because of the “no holds barred” mindset.
After returning to England in 1939, he went on to train the SOE (spies), commandos and special forces during wartime. He also trained several US and Canadian units. Defendu was the original special forces hand to hand combat system. His methods still form the basis of British and other special forces combat to this day.
These methods really are the most effective in the real world. There are no uniforms, belts or traditions. Neither is it a sport...just pure, effective street orientated combat.
Fairbairn was also credited with creating the bulletproof vest, the first riot police and the first S.W.A.T. team, as well as the “killing house" training facilities used by special forces to this day. He and long-time colleague, Eric Sykes created a famous fighting knife. They also developed “point shooting” which became highly favoured in CQB. Fairbairn was truly a Great British hero for his many wartime contributions, not least of which was Defendu.
My vision is to bring Defendu to the world.
Modern Evolution
Defendu used by the SAS and other elite special forces has been in a state of gradual evolution. The basics are the same though, which shows just how right Fairbairn got it from the start.
I teach tactical approaches to suit its use in a modern urban environment. Every type of street-based scenario is covered in detail, preparing you for any eventuality. This is something which is fundamental to become truly effective on the street. Traditional or sport martial arts don't teach this, therefore limiting their usefulness in real world situations.
Would you know what to do if someone was watching you? What if someone approached you? Maybe you wake in the night and hear a burglar. What if you encounter a gang? Maybe you spill someone's drink. What if you are cornered? He could pull a knife. Or, someone follows you into the toilet...
Would you know what to do?
I will teach you how to deal with all these situations and many more!
When you are trained like this, your confidence level will be totally transformed. You will feel like a new person.
What is Covered
A few examples of what you will learn...
Simple, yet brutally effective unarmed combat
Pad striking drills
Tactical thinking
Situational awareness and exercises to improve it
The best ways to avoid trouble
D.A.D.A.
De-escalation skills
How bad guys select their victims
How to never become a victim
Tricks they will use and how to overcome them
How to confuse your opponent
Knife disarming (a big topic)
What the most common types of assault are and how to defeat them
Why size doesn't matter
How to knock someone out no matter how tough they are.
Please note...
I only teach very small groups of up to 4 or 5 people, as this is the best way to learn quickly. Remember, you can't learn this anywhere else.
If you are the right sort of individual, then Defendu will change your life. The classes are highly informative, as well as being great fun in a friendly, relaxed and safe training environment.
Classes
Classes are held at the Sports Pavilion in the North Baddesley Recreation Ground, SO52 9EA.
General Classes:
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
Saturdays at 10:30 am
Duration: One hour.
Parking: Free on-site parking plus large overflow car park.
Price: £15 per session.
About
Classes are taught by Nick McCarthy. After 40 years of experience, training and research, Nick is one of the highest level martial artists in the UK, holding an 8th degree black belt. Nick is a leading authority on Defendu and has a special interest in using all the latest tactical innovations for the most up to date knowledge.