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    Scientific Self-Defence
    Scientific Self-Defence
    Scientific Self-Defence
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    Scientific Self-Defence

    By W. E. Fairbairn

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    The classic close-quarters combat manual that offers practical fighting skills and historical insight into the evolution of this self-defense technique.
     
    Scientific Self-Defence is William E. Fairbairn’s seminal manual on his complete, close-quarters combat system of the same name. Covering both armed and unarmed moves as well as a variety of restraint techniques, students will find a wide range of easily learnable skills that will be useful everywhere from home to the streets to the battlefield. The material is clearly presented and can be useful to everyone from the light weight beginner to a powerful martial artist. The knowledge you gain just might save your life!
     
    Fairbairn influenced the world of hand-to-hand combat as a member of the Shanghai Municipal Police in the 1930s and a trainer of elite-unit soldiers during World War II. He is a modern legend in the history of fighting and self-defense skills and is widely regarded as one of the fathers of modern hand-to-hand combat.
     
    Fully illustrated with over 200 demonstrative photographs
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateAug 2, 2020
    ISBN9781648371196
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      Scientific Self-Defence - W. E. Fairbairn

      DEFENCE AGAINST VARIOUS HOLDS

      No. 1.—WRIST HOLD.

      (a)Your assailant seizes your right wrist with his left hand (Fig. 1). To make him release his hold :—Bend your arm towards your body and turn it in the direction of his thumb (Fig. 2).

      FIG. 1

      FIG. 2

      (b)Your assailant seizes you by both wrists (Fig. 3). To make him release his hold:—Bend your arms towards your body and twist your wrists in the direction of his thumbs. Or:—Jerk your hands towards your body, at the same time hitting him in the face with the top of your head (Fig. 4).

      FIG. 3

      FIG. 4

      No. 2.—BEING STRANGLED.

      (a)Your assailant seizes you by the throat with his right hand, forcing you back against a wall (Fig. 5).

      1.With a sweeping blow of your right hand strike his right wrist towards your left-hand side.

      2.If necessary, knee him in the testicles with your right knee (Fig. 6.)

      FIG. 5

      FIG. 6

      No. 2.—BEING STRANGLED.

      (b) Your assailant seizes you by the throat with both hands, forcing you back against a wall.

      1.Bring your forearms up inside his arms and strike outwards.

      2.If necessary, knee him in the testicles with your right knee (Fig. 7).

      FIG. 7

      No. 3.—BEAR HUG. FROM IN FRONT.

      Your assailant seizes you around the body and arms with both arms (Fig. 8).

      1.Knee him in the testicles or stomach.

      2.Kick him on the shins.

      3.Stamp on his feet.

      4.Bump him in the face with your head.

      5.Seize him by the testicles with your right or left hand.

      FIG. 8

      No. 4.—BEAR HUG. FROM BEHIND.

      Your assailant seizes you around the body with both arms (Fig. 9).

      1.Kick him on the shins.

      2.Stamp on his feet.

      3.Bump him in the face with the back of your head.

      4.Seize him by the testicles with your right or left hand.

      FIG. 9

      No. 5.—WAIST HOLD. FROM IN FRONT.

      Your assailant seizes you around the body from in front, leaving your arms free.

      1.Strike his chin a hard upward jab with the heel of your right wrist (Fig.

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