Military CQC (Close Quarters Combat) MSD (Military Self-Defence) DT (Defensive Tactics) South Africa 2016. The Todd Group have established regular training provision in Africa for CQC proponents and Rangers and Law-enforcement over recent years. Having a military CQC connection with the late Captain Ben Mangels a former instructor to the South African military and police […]
Ending my latest circuit of courses of instruction internationally was the 2016 October 17 to November 29 Specialist Close Personal Protection Basic Course of Instruction in Thailand. These small group specialist courses are designed to provide attendees training and practical experience in all the required tactics and skills to work on a close protection detail. […]
Neutralising kicks in CQC by the primary means of evasive counter engagement threat neutralisation is the primary method of such threat neutralisation and the safest option. In emergency or specific situations where evasion is not possible or practical, kicks are combated by attacking the attacker combating the enemy’s stationary or kicking leg, whichever is closest or […]
With over 40 years’ experience as a proponent and instructor of military CQC as well as instructing law enforcement, I have instructed my fair share of riot stick and baton training. I have never been a fan of the tonfa type PR 24 side-handle baton for high-risk defensive tactics applications. The unfortunate reality was the […]
Recruiting for responsible mentally and combatively tough individuals with the smarts is very different to marketing martial arts and combat sports to the masses. The Todd group formally the Baldock Institute will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2017 and is the oldest specialist training provider of its kind. The CQC operational training provision model for […]
Group photo post course. Some Todd Group courses are scheduled up to several years in advance and include public application courses as well as private client courses and contract courses for military, police, close protection and a wide range of specialist agencies including wildlife protection ranger training. Our Elite Action Adventure combative recruiting attracts individuals […]
My dear friend, the late Bill Hall, was an inspiration to me and all those that knew him. He always fought for the underdog and believed in responsible citizens’ right and need to be trained in the very best of self-defence. Bill was a grey-power member and assisted many other senior citizens with difficulties in their […]
It takes mental toughness to endure the effects of heavy contact and fight back. The Todd Group in our 90th year have a long history as military CQC (close quarters combat) tactics and skills developers and training providers. Our training provision includes to the military elite and specialist police squads. The Todd Group systems are […]
I have been getting a lot of interest on recent articles and blogs about counter-grappling for military CQC and this is another blog on the subject. I am conducting CQC and CPP-related courses currently in South East Asia and Europe for civilians and military groups and interest in military CQC combating of grappling and wrestling is […]
I have read and observed training to counter-rape that is nothing short of alarming. Basing skills to counter violent sexual offenders on combat sports that are gender and weight category controlled is dangerous and shows a lack of knowledge of predatory sexual offending and what is required to neutralise such threats. Basing skills on a lot […]