diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index 34a02d5fc18..0686f6947be 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -897,7 +897,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 /datum/uplink_item/stealthy_weapons/cqc
 	name = "CQC Manual"
 	desc = "A manual that teaches a single user tactical Close-Quarters Combat before self-destructing. \
-			Changes your unarmed damage to deal non-lethal stamina damage. \
+			Changes your unarmed attack to deal non-lethal stamina damage, and allows you to parry attacks.\
 			Does not restrict weapon usage, but cannot be used alongside Gloves of the North Star."
 	reference = "CQC"
 	item = /obj/item/CQC_manual
diff --git a/code/modules/martial_arts/cqc.dm b/code/modules/martial_arts/cqc.dm
index 73f347e44a9..302676e937e 100644
--- a/code/modules/martial_arts/cqc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/martial_arts/cqc.dm
@@ -127,3 +127,6 @@
 
 /datum/martial_art/cqc/explaination_header(user)
 	to_chat(user, "<b><i>You try to remember some of the basics of CQC.</i></b>")
+
+/datum/martial_art/cqc/explaination_footer(user)
+	to_chat(user, "<b>Your slaps hit considerably harder, and allow you to parry incoming melee attacks.</b>")