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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.

Real Life Experiences

Real Life Stories highlights the experiences 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 […]

Unarmed Comparisons

Part 38 of the Close Combat Files 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. This edition of the close combat files is to provide information as to why […]

CQB Q&A – Part 2

In answer to the many questions we receive about training for and working in Iraq we have received the following list that we have been told gives a thorough overview. Recommended Equipment List For Combat PSD in Iraq The following is a recommended list of equipment personnel should consider carrying for the purpose of conducting […]

CQB Q&A – Part 1

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. Is the Paul Gerasimczyk of NY I read about in your magazine the same Paul G referred to in other online […]

Charles Nelson

I would like to on behalf of myself and all Todd Group members convey our most sincere condolences on the passing of Charles Nelson to Mrs Nelson, Carol, Bryan and family. I write this final tribute to my instructor, mentor and close friend knowing it must be my best and most complete effort as Charlie […]

Charles Nelson Kiwi Connection

I write this recollection of my time with Charlie at the School of Self Defense New York with much pride being part of that special place and times. It is also a very sad time for me personally knowing that he is no longer with us in person. There are members that spent many more […]

The Combat Boot

Part 37 of the Close Combat Files 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. Combat kicks are the primary unarmed offensive and counter offensive option. These kicks are not […]

Todd Group International Close Combat Training Course

The Todd Group has a seventy-eight year history of close combat excellence in military close combat training. Tank Todd the chief instructor has been instructing close combat for over twenty five years full time and has racked up more exponent and instructing hours than any other military qualified master chief instructor. He has a lineage […]

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 reasons behind the CQB stances in your Todd systems phase one manual? The reason behind any stance and guard […]

TSB45 The Baton of the Future

Former Team Leader for a rapid response unit in a maximum security prison in the U.K. and now personal trainer at the Olympc Gym, Mosgiel, Dunedin, Andy Gillies holds the Todd45 tactical baton in the ready position and states he wishes he had the Todd45 in his former profession. The TSB 45 short for Tactical […]