Category Archives: Edwardiana

Finger Weapons of the Parisian Apaches

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 7th July 2010 (From the June 1911 issue of “Popular Mechanics” magazine) All the weapons used by the Apaches in Paris are unique, but none are more ingenious than these curious rings and the … Continue reading →

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“Jiu-Jitsu and Other Methods of Self Defence” Republished

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 26th June 2010 Announcing Kirk Lawson‘s re-publication of Percy Longhurst’s “Jiu-Jitsu and Other Methods of Self Defence” (1906) from a copy of the original located by Dr. Milo Thurston of the Linacre School of Defence. The … Continue reading →

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“A little Joo-Jitsoo” (Punch Magazine, 1905)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 21st June 2010

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“More Jiujitsu Tricks” (Punch Magazine, 1905)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 5th May 2010 During the first “jiujitsu boom” of the early 20th century, Punch Magazine made great sport of the novel art of self defence and of the claims made by jiujitsu enthusiasts. In … Continue reading →

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