About this Event
WW2 Combatives Taster Day
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 alikeno previous experience required.
Event venue & nearby stays
Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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