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on April 25, 2016
Very good tactics are described in this book, but it lacks depth overall, omitting completely the stances and movements that allow one to complete the tactics with efficiency and power. Nonetheless, what can be gained from this book is an important attitude that stresses using every resource available, and not considering anything to be below the belt. The fighting he described is not fighting for honor or sport, but rather, kill or be killed.
on March 2, 2014
Easy to understand, even if you aren't a tough guy. Fairbairn explains basic techniques in simple, easy language that anyone can understand. Diagrams are the original illustrations and look great. Read this book when I was young, and this Kindle version is just as good. Should be required reading for any man and his significant other. With practice (yes, you have to practice these lessons) any able bodied person can get a good grasp of self defense, without any elaborate nonsense or mysticism. This is basic physics and anatomy, your girlfriend or teenager can learn some of the basic moves with practice. Don't expect to be an expert at all of the lessons in this book, just use the basics. You won't regret it. I hope you never need these lessons.
on June 7, 2016
Bought it for myself because I remember my hand to hand combat training that we were using this book back in 1964 during black ops in south east Asia. I bought another for a friends son that is overseas in the Army. The government don't train them like they use to. Today you don't know who to trust.
on October 11, 2016
You're not going to just read this book and become a bad ass, but if you took the time to practice the stuff in here you could defend yourself. As a piece of history it's a good read too.
on June 25, 2016
yup. tough. Worth a look if you are in to martial arts and self defence.
on June 20, 2017
A little taste of Defendu, interesting for the people who are interested in law enforcement and personal defense
on August 31, 2017
Great list of techniques. Not written for a beginner, though some techniques are do-able by a beginner. The pictures are great for most techniques, though some leave something to be desired. Little to no safety instruction is included, so be aware if you practice these techniques.
on July 23, 2015
Excellent book on hand to hand combat. The pictures in the book paint a clear picture of the technique. I highly recommend this product.
on June 15, 2017
The book arrived on time & in new condition. Great part of any war books collection so thank you.
