Monthly Archives: August 2022

“Speculations on the Slungshot”

Posted on August 31, 2022 by BartitsuSociety

A recent search through the archives revealed this long-forgotten, 2007-vintage article speculating on the martial use of the Monkey’s Fist or slungshot, a weapon associated with ruffians (especially sailors on shore-leave) rather than with ladies and gentlemen. The article was … Continue reading →

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“The League” Doffs its Bowler to Bartitsu

Posted on August 31, 2022 by BartitsuSociety

Back in 2015, the popular comedy series The League skewered/paid tribute to Bartitsu in its episode titled “Draft of Innocence”. Better seven years late than never, here are the two short Bartitsu scenes featured in the show. For context, the … Continue reading →

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Self-Defence Shoes (1955)

Posted on August 7, 2022 by BartitsuSociety

As reported in some American newspapers during September of 1955, an Italian shoemaker was producing “self-defence shoes” for women tired of being harrassed in the streets of Rome. Although probably created more as a promotional stunt than as a serious … Continue reading →

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