Category Archives: Biography

In Memoriam: Roger Lafond (1913-2011)

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 13th April 2011 We regret to announce the death of savate and la canne master Roger Lafond on April 8th, 2011. He was 97 years old. Roger Lafond’s martial arts and combat sports lineage can be … 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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William E. Steers and the Hilltop Dojo

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 14th August 2010 (With thanks to the late Richard Bowen as well as to John Bowen and Joe Svinth.) William E. Steers is one of the “mystery men” of the early British … Continue reading →

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Baron Charles de Berenger’s “Defensive Gymnastics” (1838)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 12th May 2010 “To be courageous is enviable, whilst, on the other hand, to be able to conceal the absence of courage is useful” – Baron Charles de Berenger, 1835 Seven decades … Continue reading →

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