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Step into the shadowy world of WWII special operations and learn the close-combat methods taught to the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and British Commandos.This intensive one-day course explores the brutal efficiency of the Fairbairn–Sykes system, developed by W.E. Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes, whose methods shaped Allied close-quarters combat training throughout the war.
You’ll cover:
• The core striking, locking, and takedown methods of the Fairbairn–Sykes system
• The use of the FS fighting knife and its combat applications
• Stick fighting against both knife and unarmed opponents
• Sentry removal techniques taught for covert operations
Discover how these methods were designed to prepare agents and soldiers for real, life-or-death encounters behind enemy lines.
Open to martial artists, re-enactors, and history enthusiasts alike
no previous experience required.
Date: Saturday 15th August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: York, UK
Cost: £40
To book your place or ask any questions, please get in touch.
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Oak St, Holgate, York YO26 4SE, 16 Oak Street, York, YO26 4SE, United Kingdom
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