Defendu Paperback – 1 April 2007

Defendu is not a sport or a style, it is common sense, real-world survival fighting against those who would do you harm. No silly belts or gradings to look pretty on safe mats....this is proper sawdust on the floor stuff

Whilst the book may be of interest to those of us with an interest in the history and development of Ju-jitsu in the UK, the techniques are of little or no use in the street.Whilst they may have been of value in the early part of the previous Century when it was published, they are not now. As a student of Ju-Jitsu I am well versed in the theories and principals of the techniques, I have even practised some of them and am fully aware of their limitations and pitfalls, particularly against a stronger opponent. The strangle defences in particular are laughable.Whilst the book has some historical interest I would not recommend anyone buy it if they are looking for techniques to learn to use in real street self defence.

This is easy to follow; and the principles also work well for smaller women. Female "e.g. joggers" are at higher risk and this offers basics that work. it requires aggressive application

An excellent edition of a very rare text. Fairbairn has a no-nonsense and very thorough approach to self defence. Very useful to all potential readers, though I must say that there will be some advantage to anyone with a martial arts background. Recommended.

SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GOOD IF THE BOOK HAD A CHAPTER ON HOW TO DEVELOP A PROPER PREDATOR MINDSET.A VALUABLE BOOK

Great book, with techniques that are still used today

Great addition to any Combatives library

Husband really enjoys reading this book has been looking for it before.