Category Archives: Editorial

Why Bartitsu is for Everyone

Posted on December 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 21st September 2016 By Tony Wolf The HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) blogosphere and social media networks have recently caught the edge of the prevailing cultural debates about political correctness, social justice, … Continue reading →

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10 years of the Bartitsu Forum

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 19th August 2011 August 14th marked the 10th anniversary of the Bartitsu Forum, established by author Will Thomas in August of 2002. Back then, the Internet was largely a Bartitsu-free zone, and the subject was … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Robert W. Smith (1926-2011)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 7th July 2011 By Tony Wolf The evening of July 1st, 2011 saw the passing of pioneering American martial artist, scholar and writer Robert William Smith. A short biography recording his many … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu in “Schwert & Klinge” Magazine

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 24th June 2011  An extensive feature article on Bartitsu (in the German language) is available in the 2011 edition of Schwert & Klinge Magazine.

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May 14th is Worldwide Undershaw Preservation Day

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 6th May 2011 “I have some knowledge, however, of baritsu …” – Sherlock Holmes on his defeat of Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls While the real martial art of Bartitsu was almost … Continue reading →

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Jiujitsu: “Not So Much of a Novelty” circa 1900?

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 17th February 2011 I do not recognise a trip, throw or hold in the Japanese method which is not to be found in the Lancashire, Devonshire, Cumberland and Westmoreland, Greco-Roman or Catch-hold … Continue reading →

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“An Englishman’s discretion …”

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 23rd November 2010 Jujutsu can not escape the mania of would-be inventions and discoveries. In the formation of the various schools of defence, undoubtedly there has been much eclectic work done. Several … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu at the Royal Armouries (2001)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 23rd July 2010 Royal Armouries fight interpreters Rob Temple (as Dr. John Watson, right) and Keith Ducklin (as Sherlock Holmes, left) demonstrate Bartitsu cane fighting poses during their 2001 presentation “Bartitsu, the martial … Continue reading →

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