Monthly Archives: December 2020

“Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst’s Amazons” Video Trailer and Pre-Order Info

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 14th January 2015 The Suffrajitsu graphic novel trilogy, written by Bartitsu instructor Tony Wolf, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com: In the year 1914, with Europe on the brink or war, the leaders of … Continue reading →

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Naginata Fencing at the 1910 Japan-British Exhibition

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 25th August 2014 As shown in this spectacular illustration for The Graphic of May 28, 1910, the use of the naginata was demonstrated alongside jiujitsu at the famous Japan-British Exhibition.

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Colin Firth Wields a Mean Umbrella in “Kingsman” Trailer

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 26th September 2014

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“Self Defense for Gentlemen and Ladies”

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 8th October 2014 Advance notice that this book – a compilation of self-defence articles written by famed duelist, mercenary and raconteur Col. Thomas Hoyer Monstery – will be published in April of 2015. According … Continue reading →

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“Japanese Ways of Chivalry” (Illustrated London News, May 1919)

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 8th October 2014 This Illustrated London News article describes some of the unusual Japanese martial arts displayed at the Aeolian Hall on May 31, 1919. As well as jujitsu, the visiting kendo master Sonobe … Continue reading →

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“Wrestler vs. Boxer”

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 22nd November 2014 A series of promotional photographs, subjects unknown, dating to the first decade of the 20th century.

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“Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst’s Amazons” Coming in Early 2015

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 22nd November 2014 The graphic novel trilogy Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst’s Amazons, written by Tony Wolf with art by Joao Vieira, will be published by Jet City Comics in early 2015: London, 1914: with Europe on … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu at the Museum of London

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 25th November 2014 Instructor James Garvey demonstrates a canonical Bartitsu takedown as part of his November 21 presentation for the Museum of London’s exhibition, Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Never Lived and Will Never Die.

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Bartitsuesque Action in “Gotham”

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 26th November 2014 A notably Bartitsuvian fight scene from the hit TV series Gotham, in which Alfred Pennyworth (Sean Pertwee) demonstrates his credentials as a retired badass. Readers of a certain age and proclivity … Continue reading →

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Action, Adventure and Intrigue in “Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst’s Amazons”

Posted on December 24, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 11th December 2014 The Suffrajitsu graphic novel trilogy (coming in early 2015) now has its own official website, Facebook page and Twitter account! Suffrajitsu.com Suffrajitsu.com is your one-stop-shop for all matters Amazonian. Designed as something … Continue reading →

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