✦ Guardian of the Art
William Fairbairn
also known as William Ewart Fairbairn
📍 England/Shanghai⧖ Feb 28, 1885 – Jun 20, 1960
WWII CombativesJujitsuBoxingChinese MA
Born Hertfordshire. 30+ years Shanghai police. Trained SOE, OSS.
Notable Achievements
Developer of WWII Defendu / CQC; Shanghai Municipal Police combat pioneer (30+ years); Co-designed Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife; Trained SOE, OSS, and Allied special forces