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Defendu has been called one of the most practical and influential self-defence systems ever created. Developed by William E. Fairbairn and his colleagues in the violent streets of Shanghai, it was designed with a simple goal: teach ordinary people how to survive real-world violence as quickly as possible. During World War II, Defendu became the foundation of close-combat training for commandos, spies, and special operations forces. Its techniques would go on to influence military combatives, police training, and modern self-defence systems around the world. But how effective was it really? Was Defendu genuinely ahead of its time, or has its reputation grown into a legend of its own? In this video, we explore the origins of Defendu, the men who created it, its connections to Asian martial arts and combat sports, and the lasting impact it has had on self-defence training to this day. #martialarts #selfdefence #defendu #combatives #ww2 #history #closecombat #fairbairn