The Fairbairn Manual of Knife Fighting

At a glance..

This manual details tried and tested methods of knife fighting from one of the most qualified and experienced knife fighters in the world. He has gained a black belt at the prestigious Kodokan Jui–Jitsu University and served as Chief Instructor in Close Combat Fighting to the Shanghai Municipal Police, British Commandos and the Office of Strategic Services, U.S.A.

The details..

The Fairbairn Manual of Knife Fighting is a lost classic written by William Ewart Fairbairn in 1955. It takes the form of a typewritten manuscript with numerous holographic notes added by Lieutenant Colonel Fairbaim himself. The book covers various forms and styles of knife fighting, including exercises such as figure eight slashing cuts, thrusts or points, circular-backward slashes and shadow-fighting.

Lieutenant Colonel Faribaim was an ardent student who received expert instruction from one retainer to the late Dowager Empress, special instructions from several instructors in foil and dagger fighting, and eventually awarded black belt (NIDAN) - second degree at Kodokan Jui-Jitsu University despite being nonresidential Japanese citizen.

He also held appointments Chief Instructor Close Combat Fighting to Shanghai Municipal Police British Commandos Office Strategic Services USA., combining all this knowledge plus practical experience gained during over 2000 riot calls Shanghai into his latest book on knife fighting.

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