In this photograph, taken on October 30, 1918 by Sgt. McGarrigle, Mike Gibbons, the middleweight champion and boxing instructor in the Army, is seen demonstrating the art of self-defense on the grounds of the Army War College in Washington, alongside George Blake. The two demonstrate both armed and unarmed techniques, with Gibbons showcasing a counter to a straight left punch with a left hook to the body. This photograph is not intended for public release, and is marked for official use only.

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