C.O.D.A.
(Combative, Oriental & Defendu Arts) Founded 1992
C.O.D.A. Combatives & Self Protection.
Basic and Intermediate levels are taught to civilians.
Advanced Combatives are reserved for Military Personnel only.
WW2 Combatives are also preserved within C.O.D.A. , mostly for instruction to Military Personnel only.
On special occasions, we sometimes reveal some of our WW2 heritage to members of the public.
Various definitions exist for “Combatives” and we will not pass judgement here on any in the public domain at present. What is clear, is that Combatives based systems - whichever ones they may be - have certain things in common.
Firstly, they tend to adopt a pre-emptive approach. By virtue of this, they contain very little in the way of set stances. Parries / deflections and evasion are more likely than blocks. However, these reactions are a last resort as the key aspect is that of being pre - emptive.
Secondly, Combative systems usually adopt only a few core strikes. Although the names sometimes differ, these core strikes can be found throughout several Combative systems.
Thirdly, most modern Combative systems tend to shun techniques, usually on the basis that techniques won’t work on someone who doesn’t want to allow them to work! There is a certain amount of truth in this, but as ever, violent situations can always be unpredictable. Thus, generally speaking, Combative systems utilise Gross Motor Skill movements, though it has to be said many WW2 Combative systems were heavily technique - oriented as well as relying on Gross Motor movements..
Fourthly, Combative systems contain significant emphasis on contact and power generation. The use of training drills on pads and on individuals wearing protective gear is fundamental.
C.O.D.A.’S Combatives naturally has similarities with other systems, which is no surprise as they mostly all have the same ultimate sources, but as ever drills, scenarios etc can vary the training.
C.O.D.A.’S Self Protection aspects incorporate principles, strategies and techniques from various martial arts and from various modern - day exponents. There is a certain “mix-and-match” approach, where some of the Combative elements influence the Self Protection system. Ultimately, where required, the two aspects blend together.
Basic and Intermediate levels are taught to civilians.
Advanced Combatives are reserved for Military Personnel only.
WW2 Combatives are also preserved within C.O.D.A. , mostly for instruction to Military Personnel only.
On special occasions, we sometimes reveal some of our WW2 heritage to members of the public.
Various definitions exist for “Combatives” and we will not pass judgement here on any in the public domain at present. What is clear, is that Combatives based systems -
Thirdly, most modern Combative systems tend to shun techniques, usually on the basis that techniques won’t work on someone who doesn’t want to allow them to work! There is a certain amount of truth in this, but as ever, violent situations can always be unpredictable. Thus, generally speaking, Combative systems utilise Gross Motor Skill movements, though it has to be said many WW2 Combative systems were heavily technique -
C.O.D.A.’S Combatives naturally has similarities with other systems, which is no surprise as they mostly all have the same ultimate sources, but as ever drills, scenarios etc can vary the training.
C.O.D.A.’S Self Protection aspects incorporate principles, strategies and techniques from various martial arts and from various modern -
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