Monthly Archives: April 2021

Amalia True’s Parasol of Fury: Did Late Victorian-Era Women Really Use Weaponized Umbrellas?

Posted on April 12, 2021 by BartitsuSociety

In the alternate history of Joss Whedon’s new TV series The Nevers, a mysterious event in the skies over London during 1896 leaves a minority of the population endowed with bizarre, apparently supernatural powers. Three years later, the sociopolitical establishment … Continue reading →

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Jiujitsu versus Boxing in Paris: When Yukio Tani Took On Marc Gaucher

Posted on April 8, 2021 by BartitsuSociety

As detailed in the second volume of the Bartitsu Compendium, the year 1906 saw a vehement “boxing versus jiujitsu” debate played out in the pages of some British sporting journals. Many participants were essentially armchair quarterbacks, including a number who … Continue reading →

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