Category Archives: Vigny stick fighting

“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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Bartitsu at the Royal Armouries (2001)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 23rd July 2010 Royal Armouries fight interpreters Rob Temple (as Dr. John Watson, right) and Keith Ducklin (as Sherlock Holmes, left) demonstrate Bartitsu cane fighting poses during their 2001 presentation “Bartitsu, the martial … Continue reading →

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“Schools Where Men are Taught to Defend Themselves Against the Attacks of Street Rowdies” (New York Tribune, August 30, 1903)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 26th May 2010 ART OF STICK DEFENCE. A Ready Means of Warding Off Felonious Assaults. In the crowded city as well as at the lonely crossroads a man never knows when he … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu through the eyes of Christoph Roos

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 19th April 2010 Thanks to the talented artist Christoph Roos for these dynamic portrayals of Bartitsu in action!

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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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