Monthly Archives: October 2023

Bartitsu and early British jujitsu with Tony Wolf

Posted on October 15, 2023 by BartitsuSociety

Martial arts podcasters Gavin Davies and David Brough interview Tony Wolf on the past and future of Bartitsu, with a bonus pro-wrestling anecdote.

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The Bartitsu Compendium, Volume III reviewed by the Martial History Team

Posted on October 12, 2023 by BartitsuSociety

After buying and surveying the first two volumes in this series, I had to buy volume III when it arrived in 2022. My copy of The Bartitsu Compendium, Volume 3: What Bartitsu Was and What it Can Be is a massive paperback measuring 8 … Continue reading →

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“What is the mysterious Western martial art Bartitsu, used by Sherlock Holmes?”

Posted on October 6, 2023 by BartitsuSociety

Martial artist Niimi Satoshi offers some creative interpretations of neo-Bartitsu techniques.

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