10 Dumb Doctor Who Moments You Can't Help But Love

2. Venusian Aikido (Various Stories)

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The Doctor is supposedly against violence, but clearly, Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor didn't get the memo.

Whenever this incarnation found himself in a tight spot, his mantra was punch first, ask questions later. Using Venusian aikido against his foes, this basically came down to making a loud "Hiiiiii Yaaaaa!" noise, and then chopping away like one of those Rock 'Em Sock 'Em robots.

The sight of Pertwee beating up a Sea Devil or a Sontaran is bloody hilarious, but also kinda cool. Imagine Matt Smith deciding to batter the Minotaur from The God Complex, or Jodie Whittaker kicking the Pting like a football - you'd have no idea what you were watching, but you know what, you'd have to respect it.

Venusian aikido also gave us these glorious behind-the-scenes clips of Peter Capaldi demonstrating some of Pertwee's moves, which will absolutely put a smile on your face.

 
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