World War II combatives

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World War II combatives

Focus	Hybrid
Country of origin	United Kingdom/ United States
Famous practitioners	Rex Applegate, William Ewart Fairbairn, A.J. Drexel-Biddle, John Styers, Eric A. Sykes, Jack Dempsey, Bill Underwood
Parenthood	Boxing‚ Judo, Jujutsu, Wrestling, Savate, Street fighting, Chinese Martial Arts
Olympic sport	No

World War II combatives encompass a diverse range of combat techniques designed for close-quarters combat scenarios. These techniques include hand-to-hand fighting, advanced firearm point shooting methods, and skills with various weapons, such as knives, bayonets, and improvised implements. These techniques were initially developed and taught to Allied special forces during World War II by prominent instructors, including Rex Applegate and William Ewart Fairbairn.