Author Archives: BartitsuSociety

The Formidable W.H. Grenfell; 1st Baron Desborough and President of the Bartitsu Club

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

A short video demonstrating the athletic, historical and cultural significance of William Henry Grenfell, the 1st Baron Desborough, who is soon to be commemorated with a Sporting Legacy exhibition staged at his former home, Taplow Court, in Buckinghamshire, England. The 6’5″ sportsman, aristocrat and … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu School of Arms: Chicago, 2012

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 25th April 2012 The 2012 Bartitsu School of Arms and Physical Culture will take place in Chicago, IL, USA between September 8-9. Participants are invited to join a field trip and guided … Continue reading →

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“Old School Fitness Becomes New Trend”: Bartitsu and Historical Fencing Featured in the Chicago Tribune

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 21st April 2012 “Walking into the Forteza Fitness club in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood is like strolling into a cultural time machine,” begins John Owens’ new article and video feature for the Chicago Tribune. The video highlights the antagonisticathlon event that … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu and Historical Fencing at Forteza Fitness on “190 North”

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety
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Bartitsu Club of New York City at the 19th Century Extravaganza

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 1st May 2012  The Bartitsu Club of New York City participated in the NYC 19th Century Extravaganza, a three-day festival featuring historically-focused classes, hands-on experiences, and performances highlighting nineteenth-century life in New York City. … Continue reading →

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Self Defence Training of the New Zealand Peace Scouts (1910)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 The Peace Scouts, a precursor to the Girl Guide movement in New Zealand, were active between 1908 and 1923. They may well have been the first national organisation to promote … Continue reading →

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Review: the Empire – Broughton Pugilism Gloves

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 4th May 2012 Disclosure – the Weapon Store forwarded samples of this product for review purposes. As the practice of “revived” Western martial arts becomes better established, an increasing number of manufacturers … Continue reading →

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Ryan Drago: Gentleman Bruiser and Bartitsu Rassler

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 18th May 2012 A profile of the esteemed strongman and professional wrestler Ryan Drago, whose intensive Bartitsu training sweeps all enemies before him …

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Bartitsu with Mark Donnelly in NYC (July 28-29)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 22nd May 2012

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M. Vigny’s School of Self Defence (Daily News, 27 May, 1904)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 30th May 2012 “All good citizens will rejoice to learn that a new and efficacious method of abolishing those pests of the streets known as Hooligans Has been discovered and put into … Continue reading →

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