Author Archives: BartitsuSociety

In Memoriam: Robert W. Smith (1926-2011)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 7th July 2011 By Tony Wolf The evening of July 1st, 2011 saw the passing of pioneering American martial artist, scholar and writer Robert William Smith. A short biography recording his many … Continue reading →

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More “Fighting Gentlemen” from the Pencil of Christoph Roos

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 26th June 2011 Another series of Bartitsu-flavoured action sketches by the German artist Christoph Roos. You can see more at his website.

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Bartitsu in “Schwert & Klinge” Magazine

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 24th June 2011  An extensive feature article on Bartitsu (in the German language) is available in the 2011 edition of Schwert & Klinge Magazine.

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“Be fit – be fit! In Mind and Body be Fit!”

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 23rd June 2011 Nothing on earth–no Arts, no Gifts, no Graces–No Fame, no Wealth–outweighs the wont of it.This is the Law which every law embraces–Be fit–be fit! In mind and body be … Continue reading →

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Introductory Bartitsu at the Gallowglass Academy (Leaf River, IL)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 19th June 2011 Introductory Bartitsu(the martial art of Sherlock Holmes)with “Professor” Allen Reed $50 until July 1; $75 thereafter and at the door(Kindly bring a sack lunch) River Valley Complex, 605 S. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Will Thomas

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 14th June 2011 Author Will Thomas was the founder of the Bartitsu Forum email list (where all the cool kids hang out) and was among the interview subjects in the recent documentary Bartitsu: the Lost … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom: R.G. Allanson-Winn on Self Defence Training (1905)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 13th June 2011 Though it is a good plan to be accustomed to the feel of the weapon which is most likely to serve you in time of need, it is nevertheless … Continue reading →

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“The Sword-Lance: a Suggestion” (1903)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 13th June 2011 Captain F.C. Laing was a soldier serving in India with the 12th Bengal Infantry (Kelat-I-Ghilzai Regiment), who in 1902 had spent an intensive several months training at E.W. Barton-Wright’s … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu Class/Demo. at the 1900 Chautauqua (Rockford, Illinois)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 12th June 2011 Instructor Allen Reed (left), in character as a circa 1900 “Professor of Antagonistics”, teaching Bartitsu stick fighting at the 1900 America Chautauqua event at the Midway Village Museum, Rockford, Illinois. Spectators were invited … Continue reading →

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Battersea Bartitsu (London, UK)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 11th June 2011 Announcing a new Bartitsu study group based in Battersea, S.W. London. Training is free and interested parties should contact the organisers for details. Week A (alternate weeks from 19.06.11): “Canonical Bartitsu”Stretching … Continue reading →

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