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“La Jaguarina” Honoured by US Fencing Association

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 9th February 2010 Cause for some celebration; the wonderful Ella Hattan, a.k.a. la Jaguarina, has been inducted into the US Fencing Association’s Hall of Fame. Ella was a fascinating 19th century character, a student … Continue reading →

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“The Gentle Art of Ju-Ju-Tsu” (1907)

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 4th February 2010 This article, originally written by G.G. Chatterton and published in vol. 84 of Chambers’s Journal in 1907, provides a glimpse into the Golden Square School of Jujutsu. Founded by former Bartitsu … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu at the San Francisco Edwardian Ball

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 29th January 2010 On January 22nd and 23rd, nine gentlemen and suffragettes from the Botta Secreta historical martial arts school performed a Bartitsu exhibition at the Edwardian Ball, a SteamPunk event held in San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom. The … Continue reading →

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German Bartitsu Seminar

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 25th January 2010 Footage from a recent seminar in Germany, taught by Bartitsu and historical martial arts instructor Alex Kiermayer.

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“Prof. Vigny’s Fencing School” (1903)

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Former Bartitsu Club instructor Pierre Vigny (right) and his wife and associate instructor Marguerite (second from right) pose for a photo featured in the November, 1903 edition of Health and Strength Magazine. The picture probably represents a moment from their “Attacked … Continue reading →

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