Self Defence Collection

Lucanus cervus, two male Stag Beetles fighting

Womens Self Defence: Judo expert Joe Robinson shows Valerie Dave some self defence moves on a willing volunteer. February 1957

Marguerite de Roberval shoots two bears on the Isle of Demons off Newfoundland (litho)
KW353625 Marguerite de Roberval shoots two bears on the Isle of Demons off Newfoundland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shin Meiwa US-1A 9078 (msn 2008), on display at the Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Kawasaki P-2J 4771 (msn 7070), on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Shin Meiwa US-1A 9076 (msn 2006), on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Beechcraft SNB-5 6434, on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Beechcraft B-65 Queen Air 6714 (msn LC-220), on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain 9023 (msn 16347-33095 (TC-47B)), formerly of JMSDF 205 Hikotai, on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan

Fuji KM-2 6263 (msn TM-33), formerly of JMSDF 201 Hikotai, on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Fuji-Beech T-34A 9006, formerly of JMSDF 201 Hikotai, on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan. (JMSDF - Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) Date: circa 2000

Grumman S2F-1 Tracker 4131 - 136722 (MSN 631) formerly of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, preserved at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan

The new garotte suit (engraving)
5998290 The new garotte suit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new garotte suit. Illustration for Fun magazine, 1863.); © Look and Learn

Beware, or self defence (coloured engraving)
5998846 Beware, or self defence (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beware, or self defence)

Shooting on Rue Drouot, Paris (litho)
2818828 Shooting on Rue Drouot, Paris (litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting on Rue Drouot, Paris)

Shootout between police and criminals on a Paris street (colour litho)
2779422 Shootout between police and criminals on a Paris street (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Interior of the Fives Court, with Randal and Turner sparring (coloured engraving)
582547 The Interior of the Fives Court, with Randal and Turner sparring (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interior of the Fives Court)

A French colonial administrator attacked by a tiger in Indochina (colour litho)
2779495 A French colonial administrator attacked by a tiger in Indochina (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cossack and his horse during the Russo-Japanese War (litho)
IL283019 The Cossack and his horse during the Russo-Japanese War (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Self-defence mechanisms in insects (colour litho)
3630374 Self-defence mechanisms in insects (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-defence mechanisms in insects)

Edouard Musy A Buenos-Ayres (engraving)
2789272 Edouard Musy A Buenos-Ayres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Musy A Buenos-Ayres. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 21 May 1882)

International Contests in the Art of Self-Defence (litho)
1628669 International Contests in the Art of Self-Defence (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: International Contests in the Art of Self-Defence)

A bailiff locked in with wolves in Russia (colour litho)
2779562 A bailiff locked in with wolves in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bailiff locked in with wolves in Russia)

Richard the First and a Lion
LLM338134 Richard the First and a Lion by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard the First and a Lion)

Man with shot gun, cigar, cap and dog (b / w photo)
3656507 Man with shot gun, cigar, cap and dog (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with shot gun, cigar, cap and dog)

Man Preparing to Draw his Sword, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Man Preparing to Draw his Sword, c. 1622

Ranger training preparing US troops for the invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Two combatants toss each other about while their companios battle it out as American troops in England go

Honor Blackman, actress, in Manchester to launch her book on self defence, inspired by her success as judo expert Cathy Gale in TV series The Avengers, pictured in her suite, the Piccadilly Hotel

5 year old Judo expert in action. 29th December 1955 Local Caption
5 year old Judo expert in action. 29th December 1955 watscan - - 27/05/2010

Album of 67 Photographic Studies of Self-Defense Maneuvers, ca. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Album of 67 Photographic Studies of Self-Defense Maneuvers, ca. 1895. A manual of choke holds, body slams, kicks, chops, and arm twists

Shooting a Cougar (w / c & gouache on paper)
WLT211666 Shooting a Cougar (w/c & gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 27.9x23.2 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright

Man strangling woman

A caterpillar with orange, white, and black stripes, as well as flexible dorsal appendages

Martial Arts at the B. A. I. Women attend judo lessons at the Birmingham
Martial Arts at the B.A.I. Women attend judo lessons at the Birmingham Athletic Institute. 1958

Spiny puffer, Diodon holocanthus, in ordinary and blown up states, side view

Bark Scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda, front view

Three stages of struggle between Mongoose and poisonous snake, Mongoose approaching, pouncing on and killing snake, side view

Poison Dart Frog, black and vivid yellow stripes, sitting on green leaf, angled rear view

Four-eyed Frog (Pleurodema thaul), view from above

Imperial Scorpion, Pandinus imperator, front view

Tachyglossus aculeautus, Short-nosed Echidna, side view

Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)

Illustration, slithering Lebetine Viper (Vipera lebetina), side view

Cheetah hunting Wildebeast on African grassland

The Reign of Terror in Ireland, 1881: a Lesson in the Art of Self-Defence

Brown Slug, raising head to expose paler underside

Postman Caterpillar, long spines on its back, on a leaf

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"Self Defence: A Battle of Strength and Strategy" In the animal kingdom, strength and dominance are often crucial for survival. Just like the Lucanus cervus, commonly known as Stag Beetles, engage in fierce battles to establish their territory and assert their dominance. These two male Stag Beetles locked in combat symbolize the essence of self-defence. But it's not just nature that showcases self-defence; humans have also developed remarkable machines to protect themselves. Take a look at the Kawasaki-Lockheed T-33A 61-5218 or the Lockheed-Mitsubishi F-104J Starfighter 56-8671 soaring through the skies with unparalleled agility and power. These fighter jets serve as guardians of our airspace, ready to defend against any potential threats. Sometimes, self-defence requires more than aerial superiority; it demands courage on land too. Marguerite de Roberval's litho depicts her shooting two bears on the Isle of Demons off Newfoundland—an act necessary for her own protection amidst harsh conditions. Not limited to warfare alone, self-defence extends its reach into rescue operations as well. The Shin Meiwa US-1A 9078 effortlessly glides over treacherous waters while saving lives during critical missions. Similarly, aircraft like Kawasaki P-2J 4771 or Lockheed P-2H Neptune 4618 tirelessly patrol vast oceans to ensure maritime security. Even smaller planes play a significant role in safeguarding communities from harm. The Beechcraft SNB-5 6434 or Beechcraft B-65 Queen Air 6714 may seem modest compared to their larger counterparts but possess unwavering dedication when it comes to protecting those below. Whether it be battling rivals for supremacy like Stag Beetles or deploying advanced technology for defence purposes like fighter jets and rescue aircraft—self-defence is an instinct deeply ingrained within us all.