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“The Brutal World Of Bare-Knuckle Boxing In Victorian Britain”
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“What is the mysterious Western martial art Bartitsu, used by Sherlock Holmes?”
Martial artist Niimi Satoshi offers some creative interpretations of neo-Bartitsu techniques.
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Light Unarmed Sparring
Some more light, speculative Bartitsu-style unarmed sparring from the Highland Broadsword Society. Note the savate inflections and the moment of standing grappling. Milling the fists and destructive elbow blocks are characteristic of the “secret style of boxing” believed to have … Continue reading
Historical Pugilism
These bouts of light, technical pugilism sparring are also a good approximation of Bartitsu boxing as alluded to and partially described, but unfortunately never detailed, by E.W. Barton-Wright. Note especially the use of “chopper” (hammerfist) punches and destructive elbow guards. … Continue reading
“Speculations on the Slungshot”
A recent search through the archives revealed this long-forgotten, 2007-vintage article speculating on the martial use of the Monkey’s Fist or slungshot, a weapon associated with ruffians (especially sailors on shore-leave) rather than with ladies and gentlemen. The article was … Continue reading
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“Bartitsu: the Gentleman’s Martial Art”
Martial artist Niimi Satoshi offers an idiosyncratic interpretation of both armed and unarmed (neo-)Bartitsu in the first section of this video by Budo Channel Japan.
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