Usage of the On Your Todd for Self Defence

On Your Todd

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 the use or misuse of this device causing injury or death to any third party.

A flail to keep your attacker at bay

On Your Todd - Flail

Backhand use for self defence

On Your Todd - Backhand

Forehand self defence trick

On Your Todd - Forehand

Self Defence 'matchbox' stiff arm grasp

On Your Todd - 'matchbox' grip

Control & restraint thumb come-along or secure

On Your Todd - Thumb come-along

On Your Todd - Thumb come-along

On Your Todd - Thumb come-along

Control & restraint digit come-along or secure

On Your Todd - digit come-along

On Your Todd - digit come-along

Self Defence hold escapes

On Your Todd - Hold escapes

On Your Todd - Hold escapes


Interested in Close Combat Training? Todd Group Depots are located throughout New Zealand and at various overseas locations.

For more information on Todd System of Close Combat see the following books, dvds and cds:

  • Close Combat Books
    The Do's and Don'ts of Close Combat – Tactical C&R – Control and Restraint – No Nonsense Self Defence – Military Close Combat Systems Phase One – Combative Masters Of The 20th Century
  • Close Combat DVDs
    Self Defence of the Elite – 80 Years of Combative Excellence – Primary Option Control & Restraint – Military Unarmed Combat – Phase 1
  • Close Combat CDs
    Technique To Command – Combative Code of Conduct

Article written by Tank Todd

Special Operations CQB Master Chief Instructor. Over 30 years experience. The only instructor qualified descendent of Baldock, Nelson, and Applegate. Former instructors include Harry Baldock (unarmed combat instructor NZ Army WWII), Colonel Rex Applegate OSS WWII and Charles Nelson, US Marine Corps. Tank has passed his Special Forces combative instructor qualification course in Southeast Asia and is certified to instruct the Applegate, Baldock and Nelson systems. His school has been operating for over eighty years and he is currently an Army Special Operations Group CQB Master Chief Instructor. His lineage and qualifications from the evolutionary pioneers are equalled by no other military close combat instructor. His operation includes his New Zealand headquarters, and 30 depots worldwide as well as contracts to train the military elite, security forces, and close protection specialists. Annually he trains thousands of exponents and serious operators that travel down-under to learn from the direct descendant of the experts and pioneers of military close combat. Following in the footsteps of his former seniors, he has developed weapons, and training equipment exclusive to close combat and tactical applications. He has published military manuals and several civilian manuals and produced DVDs on urban self protection, tactical control and restraint, and close combat. He has racked up an impressive 100,000+ hours in close combat.