Author Archives: BartitsuSociety

Review: “100 Years of Judo in Great Britain”, Volume 1

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 20th July 2011 This review is specific to Volume 1 of a two-part series of books by the late judoka and historian Richard Bowen (1926-2005), whose extensive private collection of judo/jujitsu books … Continue reading

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Review of Eugene, Oregon Bartitsu seminar

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 15th March 2010 Classical fencing maestro and historical fencing instructor Sean Hayes offers a review of the recent Bartitsu seminar in Eugene, Oregon: We had a fantastic seminar with Tony this past … Continue reading

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Report on Bartitsu Classes at the Steampunk World’s Fair

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 27th May 2011 Thanks to Rachel Klingberg for this detailed report on Mark Donnelly’s three Bartitsu classes at the recent Steampunk World’s Fair conference in New Jersey.

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The Bartitsu Club: Isle of Wight

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 20th December 2013 Members of the Bartitsu Club: Isle of Wight demonstrate the art of self defence with a walking stick.

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The BWAHAHAHA Sketchbook

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 20th December 2013 Members of Seattle’s Barton-Wright/Alfred Hutton Alliance for Historically Accurate Hoplology and Antagonistics, sketched during their demonstration for the 2013 Sherlock Seattle Convention.

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Bartitsu and Miss Sanderson-Themed Apparel

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 21st December 2013 Esfinges is the first female international HEMA network, created to unite and support women martial artists, and to encourage and assist more women to take up the practice of Historical … Continue reading

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“The Georgia Wonder Meets the Great Japanese Wrestler”

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 29th July 2011 Lulu Hurst, also known variously as the “Little Georgia Wonder” and as the “Georgia Magnet”, was a music hall sensation during the mid-late 19th century. Claiming to possess a … Continue reading

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The Bartitsu Club of New York City

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 30th July 2011 Although Bartitsu founder E.W. Barton-Wright once announced plans to introduce his “New Art of Self Defence” to the United States, that was never to be. However, some of his … Continue reading

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A Report on the 2011 Bartitsu School of Arms (London)

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 30th August 2011 The 2011 (and inaugural) Bartitsu School of Arms symposium was held over the weekend of August 27-28 in London, England. The symposium represented a landmark in the revival of … Continue reading

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Bartitsu Featured in Holland’s “Volkskrant” Newspaper

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 3rd September 2011 Dutch journalist Erik Noomen’s well-researched article on the history and revival of Bartitsu has been featured in the Volkskrant, one of Holland’s largest daily newspapers. Touching on Bartitsu’s connection with … Continue reading

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