The Todd Group celebrated its eightieth anniversary as armed and unarmed combat instruction providers March 24th 2007. The legacy began with Harry Baldock and his entry into self defence and unarmed combat as an instructor back in 1927. Harry immigrated with his family from Great Britian aged five. He first began training in Christchurch in […]
Real Life Experiences highlights the stories of operators and civilians who have had to use the skills they've learnt in self defence or combat. If you have had to defend yourself as a civilian or in the execution of your duties as a service person, then don't hesitate to forward your story. These stories will […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. I only have one arm and want to know what would be best for me to train in for my self-defence? […]
Just released by Paladin Press – Charles Nelson’s School of Self-Defense Red and Gray manuals in one publication. No glitz no glamour just some of Charlie’s skills plain and simple and as it was with the real deal Charlie Nelson and his teachings. Charlie was never a highflying self-promoter or any kind of mass marketing […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. No physical aspect is more important in military close combat than stances, guards and footwork. While the best option is if […]
Real Life Experiences highlights the stories of operators and civilians who have had to use the skills they've learnt in self defence or combat. If you have had to defend yourself as a civilian or in the execution of your duties as a service person, then don't hesitate to forward your story. These stories will […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. * * * I have read that the Todd system is not the same as the Applegate system and can’t understand […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. Grappling and wrestling are not recommended in operational military close combat but clinching is a required skill. Wrestling and grappling training […]
Ron Donvito hosted the convention and seminars at his training facility, which provided the ideal outdoors training environment for close combat training. Ron Donvito instructs group basic CQC The Association has stringent joining conditions and as such only two members were accepted at the convention board meeting and one membership application decision reserved pending the […]
The Todd Group went International in 1996 when it conducted its first International CQB course at its New Zealand HQ in Dunedin. What a success it was and continues to be growing in numbers every year. That first course was very special and attracted a wide and varied range and calibre of exponents. This was […]