✦ Guardian of the Art
William Fairbairn
also known as William Ewart Fairbairn
WWII combatives for Allied special forces; Fairbairn-Sykes knife
📍 England/Shanghai⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Feb 28, 1885 – Jun 20, 1960
WWII CombativesJujitsuBoxingChinese MA
Affiliated ·Historical; influence on modern military CQC
Born Hertfordshire. 30+ years Shanghai police. Trained SOE, OSS.
✦ Founded
Defendu / CQC
Notable Achievements
Developer of WWII Defendu / CQC; Shanghai Municipal Police combat pioneer (30+ years); Co-designed Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife; Trained SOE, OSS, and Allied special forces
Documented Students
Rex Applegate, WWII special forces