Category Archives: Antagonistics

Hooligans, Beware!

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 14th March 2011 Perhaps the ultimate expression of self defence for bicyclists was the Simms Motor Scout, which rolled off the production line in 1898. While intended for wartime use, the Motor Scout would have … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu Art

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 14th March 2011 Thanks to the talented German graphic artist Christoph Roos, who has created these dynamic renditions of a Bartitsu street fight, circa 1900:

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“Bartitsu: Fight like a Gentleman”

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 28th February 2011 Thanks to Alex Zalud for these video excerpts from Alex Kiermayer’s recent Bartitsu kickboxing class at the Vienna Dreynevent.

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Jiujitsu: “Not So Much of a Novelty” circa 1900?

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 17th February 2011 I do not recognise a trip, throw or hold in the Japanese method which is not to be found in the Lancashire, Devonshire, Cumberland and Westmoreland, Greco-Roman or Catch-hold … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu and 19th century “antagonistics” at CombatCon

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 7th February 2011 Bartitsu instructor Tony Wolf has been confirmed as a featured guest at CombatCon (June 24-26, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada). The CombatCon is planned as a unique celebration of mostly Western … Continue reading →

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“Victorian Vigilante”

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 19th January 2011 The Abney Park song “Victorian Vigilante”, from their End of Days album. Victorian Vigilante lyrics by “Captain” Robert Brown Each night as I go walkingI hear the dead men talkingThey tell me … Continue reading →

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“Master of Men: the Life’s Work of William Muldoon, Champion and Trainer of Champions”

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 7th January 2011 “Master of Men” is an anthology of books, articles and essays about the remarkable Irish-American combat athlete and coach, William Muldoon. After numerous adventures as one of “New York’s finest”, … Continue reading →

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“Defence Against ‘Hooligans’: Bartitsu Methods in London” (1901)

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 25th November 2010 An article by “S.L.B.” from “The Sketch”, April 10, 1901: Last year, a very interesting exhibition of self defence was given at St. James’s Hall, and was the subject … Continue reading →

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“Wrestling Wizard Of Iceland Defies All Highwaymen” (New York Tribune, April 4, 1920)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 6th November 2010 Johannes Josefsson, Who Fights With His Feet in Ringling’s Circus, Craves Meeting With Bandits A certain degree of timidity is excusable in almost any person, owing to the increase … Continue reading →

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“Masculinity, Crime and Self Defence in Victorian Literature”

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 26th October 2010 Masculinity, Crime and Self Defence in Victorian Literature is the title of Bartitsu Society associate Emelyne Godfrey’s new book, now available for pre-publication orders via the Macmillan website, Amazon and other … Continue reading →

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