Close Quarters Combat System (commonly known as Defendu, also called gutter fighting) is a hybrid martial art utilized by British military personnel, notably during the Second World War.

Jan 14, 2025 · During World War II, Fairbairn and Sykes further refined Defendu for military use, incorporating additional elements tailored to close-quarters combat. This version became the …

Aug 22, 2024 · Defendu Martial Arts combines Defendu and Ansatsuken techniques for effective self-defense. Developed by Lt. Colonel Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes, Defendu is rooted in hand-to …

He created his own fighting system known as Defendu. Notably, this included innovative pistol shooting techniques and the development of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife. The television series Secrets …

3 days ago · Back in the 1850s and early 60s — before karate became a household word — defendu fight scenes dominated movies and TV shows. Some movies, such as The Devil's Brigade, Darby's …

Before MMA, Krav Maga, and modern self-defense systems, there was Defendu, a no-nonsense combat system built for real-world survival.

Dec 10, 2024 · Defendu, also known as the Fairbairn Fighting System or Gutter Fighting, is a contemporary martial art created by William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes prior to World War II.