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He is soft-spoken and save 2. He says that staff working Born in England, he came for some white hair around in psychiatric hospitals have to Canada in 1910, and was a the ears, is completely bald. found the techniques flyer in World War I. Too old In short, Bill looks like a especially useful. for combat in World War II, typical octogenarian. He says there are many he trained commandos and But pity the thug who tries cases of women and senior other soldiers in what he to relieve him of his wallet, citizens easily fending off refers to as "dirty or anyone for that matter, muggers, purse snatchers fighting." who wants to start trouble and would be rapists. The week-long session when he's around. He makes a point to stress lined up for Oshawa May For the past 70 years, Bill that Defendo is not an attack ~~ 25th involves 20 hours of has developed and perfected science. instruction in Defendo at a a form of self-defense which "I could train the worst cost of $150. For more he calls Defendo. And he thug in the world and he information, anyone inter- claims that once the would not be able to use the ested can call Ron Smith at techniques are mastered, techniques unless he is 683-9730. anyone from nine to 90 can attacked by somebody In the meantime, don't try successfully defend them- first," says Bill. any funny stuff when 86-year selves against physical Bill has become something old Bill Underwood is attack, no matter how big or of a celebrity in Hollywood around. He's spent a lifetime strong the attacker may be. with four appearances on the perfecting a unique method The basis of Defendo is Carson Show along with of handling "tough guys." five grips, four leverages, and 12 nerve pressure points throughout the body. Using one or a combination depending on the situation, Bill claims that an attack by fists, gun, knife club or bottle can be thwarted, and the assailant easily rendered helpless. i "I'll give any man in the 4 world a blank cheque if he ' can get out of my 40 finishing holds," states Bill without batting an eyelash. He explains that a finishing hold is one that puts the attacker to sleep (not permanently). Bill has a school of Defendo based in Toronto, and he's now in the process of staging demonstrations around the country to eventually set-up franchise rg Ta mE Ars Te or TART Tne operations. C . C . . ek He's planning a series of Brushing it aside, he twists it away from himself. Notice his associate's finger § classes in Oshawa starting still on the trigger. i May 25th through to May i 30th, and he and his assistant i Dale Graham paid a promo- 5) tional visit to the Star Office A last week. To illustrate what he is talking . about, Bill invites you to shake hands with him and use both your hands to squeeze his one hand. You try and can't because Bill has extended a finger on his hand to apply pressure to Xe a nerve point on your wrist. Then he shows you a photo taken during one of four appearances on Johnny Carson, of the TV character "The Hulk" with all his muscles using both hands to A squeeze one of his own. J The photo shows '"'The Hulk," grimacing with A muscles bulging as he tries to squeeze Bill's hand. And i Bill is standing calmly with a ! wide smile on his face. ; Bill tells the story of an incident just a few weeks ago in Toronto involving his 22 year old grand-daughter who was accosted on the subway. ] He claims that by using 5 Defendo techniques, his / grand-daughter quickly i rendered the thug powerless fi and then threw him out the i door at the next subway stop , to the astonishment of a security guard who was coming to help her. He has taught the By bending the gun and trigger finger backwards, the would-be mugger is brought to his knees with great ~ NOW OPEN =~ oCe ELGIN KNOPP - PROPRIETOR ra "vp it techniques to police and *Used Trailers & Motor Homes ~~ *Rentals : *Complete Motor Home Service *Parts Dept. pr E N S *Propane Filling Station *Trailer Service (in park) : Pencils - Markers Cd 3 All Colours a. Be TNR Hoa Hwy. 7A - Port Perry PORT PERRY STAR Bill Underwood, 86, and all of 52' has just used his 6' 195 pound associate \ 235 Queen Street Dale Graham to demonstrate how a mugger with a gun can be effectively Call ELGIN 985-91 51 985-7383 disarmed using Defendo techniques. The series of photos show the moves, which | all happen in virtually split second. -