# Event Details - **Event Name**: WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Step into the shadowy world of WWII special operations and learn the close-combat methods taught to the SOE & British Commandos.About this EventWW2 Combatives Beginners CourseThis intensive one-day course explores the brutal efficiency of the Fairbairn–Sykes system, developed by W.E. Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes, whose methods shaped Allied close-quarters combat training throughout the war. You’ll cover:• The core striking, locking, and takedown methods of the Fairbairn–Sykes system• The use of the FS fighting knife and its combat applications• Stick fighting against both knife and unarmed opponents• Sentry removal techniques taught for covert operationsDiscover how these methods were designed to prepare agents and soldiers for real, life-or-death encounters behind enemy lines.Open to martial artists, re-enactors, and history enthusiasts alikeno previous experience required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/holgate/ww2-combatives-beginners-course-learn-to-fight-like-a-commando-november/100001996327538407 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 7 hours - Location: The Poppleton Road Memorial Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.99, max: 39.99, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Holgate - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Poppleton Road Memorial Hall - **lat**: 53.96145569999999 - **long**: -1.1125964 - **full address**: The Poppleton Road Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Holgate, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/486f413618a0f00ea616d6afef51a0af3b8325956747c02ffe8efe385c0bdf7d-rimg-w960-h940-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1785752437 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) being held? - **A:** WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Poppleton Road Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Holgate, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November)? - **A:** WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November)? - **A:** WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) is organized by Battalion Martial Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WW2 Combatives Beginners Course: Learn to Fight Like a Commando (November) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Holgate, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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