Category Archives: Antagonistics

Baron Charles de Berenger’s “Defensive Gymnastics” (1838)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 12th May 2010 “To be courageous is enviable, whilst, on the other hand, to be able to conceal the absence of courage is useful” – Baron Charles de Berenger, 1835 Seven decades … Continue reading →

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“A Few Practical Hints on Self Defence” (1900)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 23rd April 2010 A longtime wrestling, boxing and general “antagonistics” enthusiast, Percy Longhurst’s precise connection with Bartitsu is a matter of some speculation. He was among the audience at some of E.W … Continue reading →

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Modern Bartitsu in Haslemere

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 14th March 2010 The English Martial Arts Academy and Modern Bartitsu are holding a special one day event on the 11th of April. This will be a full day’s training, covering punching, kicking, grappling … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu at the San Francisco Edwardian Ball

Posted on February 7, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 29th January 2010 On January 22nd and 23rd, nine gentlemen and suffragettes from the Botta Secreta historical martial arts school performed a Bartitsu exhibition at the Edwardian Ball, a SteamPunk event held in San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom. The … Continue reading →

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