What is Defendo you ask? Originally developed by
Bill Underwood after the Second World War, Defendo is truly Canada’s
only martial art. Underwood created Defendo, which includes fast joint
locking, compliance and escort techniques, as a defensive system for
law enforcement that could be learned and applied quickly. In addition
to its law enforcement and intelligence applications, Defendo quickly
became a unique and improved system of self protection for civilians.
A Toronto based organization called Canadian
Use of Force
Systems, has built upon the principles and concepts taught by
Underwood and has evolved their applications for a modern environment.
The system entails realistic, linear and task-specific tactics within a
short duration, high retention format.
Terry Kingsbury, Chief Instructor for the Canadian Use of Force Systems
in the Ottawa area, teaches Canadian Use of Force Systems, the Evolution of Defendo at Stronger You Martial Arts and
Self Defense. The first level of the program involves 1 hour of
classroom time twice a week for a period of 6 – 8 months.
See the schedule for class times.
No previous martial arts experience is required, however there is an
age requirement of 18 years and up.
Congratulations to all who
graded to CUFS Level 1 on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
Fight
Like a Canadian: Canadian Use of Force Systems, the Evolution of Defendo
