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Todd Group

The Todd Group, established by the late Harry Baldock, have been providing CQC, CQB, unarmed combat, defensive tactics, and self protection training since 1927.

They are instructors and consultants to military, police, close protection, corrections, security, and civilians.

The Todd Group has over 35 training depots nationally and internationally.

Close Combat International Experience

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 […]

Unarmed Counter Offensive Considerations. Cover Guard vs. Blocking

In Military CQB we have definite practises when it comes to combating unarmed enemy assault. The instructed practises as previously covered are based on primary, secondary and emergency options when it comes to unarmed counter offense. The primary and secondary options are evasion based and used prior to employing counteroffensive options. It is the emergency […]

Author Review of Combative Masters of the 20th Century

This is a real combative enthusiasts book that already has a six star rating and great reviews from Military expert instructors. Sales are very good and readers are already requesting further books from us. Time is our enemy with being so busy but in the future we have several more specialist and unique publications including […]

Real Life Situations

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 […]

CQB Q&A

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. What are the dangers of strangles on the sides of neck? There are many aspects of chokes and strangles that must […]

The Military’s Expert Civilian Close Combat Chief Instructors

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. Reasoning Armed and unarmed close quarters combat may well be only a small part of the overall training of a soldier […]

Combating Enemy Fighting Arts – Part 2

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. Specific threat stand-up striker or kicker There are two primary ways of stopping the stand-up enemy threat. 1. Anti unarmed assault. […]

Usage of the On Your Todd for Self Defence

On Your Todd is a key chain that provides self defence capabilities. Its only use for self defence is in accordance with the laws of self defence in the country of its use. The user is responsible for the correct use or misuse of this self defence device. The manufacturer will not be liable for […]

Capital of Close Combat

Photos compliments of Normanton Photography. Dunedin, New Zealand, the location of the Todd Group, is truly the world capital of European Military close combat. Dating back to when Harry Baldock was the chief instructor the Todd Group is in its 80th year and leads the way in military close combat training and a wide range […]

Real Life Experiences

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 […]