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Category Archives: Antagonistics
A “New Art of Self Defence” in Ballarat, Australia (1902-09)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 12th May 2017 Aside from the curious demonstrations of “baritzu” by Australian soldiers circa 1906, E.W. Barton-Wright’s martial art may have inspired at least one other Aussie enthusiast during the early 20th century – although the … Continue reading
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“Self-Defence as a Fine Art” (1904)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 16th December 2013 From The World’s News, Saturday 15 October 1904: Some little time ago an illustrated article was published in “The World’s News” giving some valuable hints on the use of … Continue reading
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“The best self defence” (1910)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 11th December 2013 From The Northern Star newspaper, 25 November, 1910: Although boxing is called “the noble art of self-defence,” there are forms of attack against which it would require the co-operation … Continue reading
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“Self Protection on a Cycle”, Courtesy of Riot A.C.T.
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 22nd August 2011 Longtime Bartitsu aficionados are well aware of Marcus Tindal’s eccentric 1901 article Self Protection on a Cycle, which appears to have been inspired both by E.W. Barton-Wright’s articles on self … Continue reading
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“… the loaded hunting crop …”
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 9th August 2011 I was not surprised when Holmes suggested that I should take my revolver with me. He had himself picked up the loaded hunting-crop, which was his favourite weapon. – … Continue reading
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More “Fighting Gentlemen” from the Pencil of Christoph Roos
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 26th June 2011 Another series of Bartitsu-flavoured action sketches by the German artist Christoph Roos. You can see more at his website.
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Words of Wisdom: R.G. Allanson-Winn on Self Defence Training (1905)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 13th June 2011 Though it is a good plan to be accustomed to the feel of the weapon which is most likely to serve you in time of need, it is nevertheless … Continue reading
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“The Sword-Lance: a Suggestion” (1903)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 13th June 2011 Captain F.C. Laing was a soldier serving in India with the 12th Bengal Infantry (Kelat-I-Ghilzai Regiment), who in 1902 had spent an intensive several months training at E.W. Barton-Wright’s … Continue reading
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Hooligans, Beware!
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 14th March 2011 Perhaps the ultimate expression of self defence for bicyclists was the Simms Motor Scout, which rolled off the production line in 1898. While intended for wartime use, the Motor Scout would have … Continue reading
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Bartitsu Art
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 14th March 2011 Thanks to the talented German graphic artist Christoph Roos, who has created these dynamic renditions of a Bartitsu street fight, circa 1900:
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