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. Do you instruct garrottes as part of your military combat training and are they an effective weapon? The garrotte […]
2005 was a hectic year for the Todd Group and its National and International depots as well as with its online e-mag Fight Times. The last part of 2005 saw Tank instructing in Australia, Auckland, South East Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. The reality is with everyone of these instructing visits come […]
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. Weapons Selection 1) The M-16 rifle : Thumbs down. Chronic jamming problems with the talcum powder like sand over there. The […]
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 recently visited the Todd Group depot in Dunedin and it was a real reality check. I have trained for more […]
Bomber is a quiet professional when it comes to any of his work or pastimes. I first met Bomber on a CQB course and over the years have worked with him on many such courses. He is not one to boast but believe me he has a history to be proud of and qualifications and […]
Kobus Huisamen and Tank Phase military close quarters combat. Note replica weapon, a practice derringer gut-gun. I have read countless articles Tank has written about other close combat instructors and thought it was about time someone outlined his close combat story. I met Tank in Australia in the early nineties and was amazed at his […]
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 would you recommend from your close combat for a fighter with a short reach to combat those lanky type fighters. […]
The Todd Group began its close combat training in Australia during the late 1980's. The Todd Group's entry into Australia came via a request from the now late Rangi Nichols of 'Who Dares Incorporated' to take on some of his instructing roles due to his failing health. Since then Todd Group depots have been established […]
Rob was born in Columbia South Carolina. At school level Rob played basketball, baseball and football in which he excelled in basketball and football. Rob's small town high school did not have boxing or wrestling in the sporting curriculum so he played football and basketball right up to graduating from high school. Rob had the […]
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 […]