Author Archives: BartitsuSociety

“A Few Practical Hints on Self Defence” (1900)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 23rd April 2010 A longtime wrestling, boxing and general “antagonistics” enthusiast, Percy Longhurst’s precise connection with Bartitsu is a matter of some speculation. He was among the audience at some of E.W … Continue reading →

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Sadakazu Uyenishi in Action (1905)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 21st April 2010 From an article in the Illustrated London News of March 1905; former Bartitsu Club instructor Sadakazu Uyenishi demonstrating jiujitsu restraint holds and throws for members of the Aldershot Military … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu exhibition at Starfest

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 21st April 2010 A snapshot from a lighthearted Bartitsu display by the Victorian Antagonistics League at the recent Starfest pop-culture/entertainment convention in Denver, Colorado: “Belabour Him As You See Fit”: Steampunk Self-Defense” … Continue reading →

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Eugene, Oregon Seminar Video

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 19th April 2010 Footage from the Bartitsu seminar that took place at the NorthWest Fencing Academy in Eugene, Oregon on March 13-14, 2010. The Eugene seminar included training in both the “canonical” … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu through the eyes of Christoph Roos

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 19th April 2010 Thanks to the talented artist Christoph Roos for these dynamic portrayals of Bartitsu in action!

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Bartitsu seminar at the Gallowglass Academy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 18th April 2010 Here is Allen Reed’s report on a Bartitsu seminar he gave recently at the Gallowglass Academy in Leaf River, Illinois: The seminar at Gallowglass Academy on Saturday went well. … Continue reading →

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Botta Secreta Bartitsu demo for Nova Albion

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 A montage of images from Botta Secreta Productions’ Bartitsu demonstration for the Nova Albion steampunk convention in Emeryville, California, March 12-14.

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Portland Bartitsu Seminar Review

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 22nd March 2010 Tony Wolf’s Portland area Bartitsu seminar was held over the weekend of March 20-21, hosted by Jeff Richardson of the Academia Duellatoria historical fencing school. Class sessions covered elements of all … Continue reading →

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Lecture/Demo in St. Petersburg, Russia

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

On March 12th, Russian Bartitsu enthusiast Sergei Mishenev was a morning guest on Radio Baltica, a popular North-Western Russian FM station with 5 million listeners. His 20-minute talk about Bartitsu was followed by calls and text messages to the station. … Continue reading →

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Modern Bartitsu in Haslemere

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 14th March 2010 The English Martial Arts Academy and Modern Bartitsu are holding a special one day event on the 11th of April. This will be a full day’s training, covering punching, kicking, grappling … Continue reading →

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