Author Archives: BartitsuSociety

“Femininity, Crime and Self-Defence in Victorian Literature and Society: From Dagger-Fans to Suffragettes”

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 21st November 2012 The topic of women and danger has long fascinated historians. Emelyne Godfrey’s new book, available now from Palgrave Macmillan, innovatively situates both well-known and more obscure themes within the cultural … Continue reading →

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A Gentlemanly Disagreement

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 24th November 2012

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“Entirely Due to Ignorance” (1905)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 25th November 2012 Two skeptical view on the virtues of jiu-jitsu, courtesy of the Auckland Star. From 1 July, 1905: “Yes,” said little Perkins, I’ve learned jiu-jitsu.” “Have you now,” said an … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu History via Fightnetwork.com

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 28th November 2012

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“Boxing vs. the Savate” (1899)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 2nd December 2012 A decidedly outraged British newspaper report on a controversial savate vs. boxing contest held in Paris on Oct. 19th, 1899. For insight into how this and other prominent savate … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Emelyne Godfrey

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 4th December 2012 Emelyne Godfrey is the author of the books Masculinity, Crime and Self-Defence in Victorian Literature and its newly published sister volume, Femininity, Crime and Self-Defence in Victorian Literature and Society. Q – Emy, … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu Demonstrated at “The Friday Society” Book Launch

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 11th December 2012 Members of the Riot A.C.T. stunt team demonstrated Bartitsu self defence techniques as part of the gala launch of author Adrienne Kress’ new book, The Friday Society.  The gala was held at the … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu Course to Commence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Posted on December 27, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 3rd January 2013 Mark Donnelly is offering a 10-week Bartitsu course between January 8th – March 26th in Harrisburg, PA. The course will be hosted by the Keystone Academy of Dueling and Swordsmanship … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu Information in Italian/Bartitsu informazioni in lingua italiana

Posted on December 26, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 3rd January 2013 Roberto Munter has generously made available an extensive Bartitsu PDF for Italian readers. The first third of the document presents a thorough history of Bartitsu as well as sections … Continue reading →

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“Hurricane Fighting”: the Hooligans of London, Circa 1900

Posted on December 26, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 9th January 2013 An excerpt from The hooligan nights : being the life and opinions of a young and unrepentant criminal by Clarence Rook (1901): The average Hooligan is not an ignorant, hulking ruffian, … Continue reading →

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