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Category Archives: In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Joseph Svinth (1957-2026)
Sad to hear of the recent passing of Joe Svinth, the pioneering martial arts studies researcher whose EJMAS (Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences) website was the first to broadcast many key Bartitsu materials during the very early 2000s. … Continue reading
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Jean Lafond, the Magician of Boxe Française
Thanks to Jean-Pierre LeLoup for this guest-post as a tribute to his late teacher, which has been lightly edited – with the author’s permission – for clarity. At 26, Rue d’Enghien, in Paris, a plaque indicates that here is practiced: … Continue reading
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“Vigny’s la Canne, Boxing and the Olympics”
Our old colleague Maxime Chouinard has published some original research – a rarity, at present – on Pierre Vigny and his arts of self-defence. The article Vigny’s la Canne, Boxing and the Olympics does sterling service by offering an alternative … Continue reading
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Farewell to Ken Pfrenger
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 6th June 2016 The international HEMA community mourns the recent and untimely passing of Ken Pfrenger; musician, raconteur, family man and modern pioneer of 19th century martial arts revivalism. With a background … Continue reading
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The 2017 Ken Pfrenger Memorial Pugilism Symposium
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 23rd February 2017 Announcing the Ken Pfrenger Memorial Pugilism Symposium, a historical pugilism workshop to be held on Saturday June 17 and Sunday June 18, 2017 in Arlington Heights, IL., USA. Background … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Master-at-Arms John Waller
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 22nd April 2018 The international historical European martial arts and stage combat communities mourn the recent passing of John Waller, who was a modern pioneer in both fields. Possessed of a life-long … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: William Hobbs (1939-2018)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 17th July 2018 By Tony Wolf I’m sad to report the passing of William Hobbs, who was among the most influential and respected fight directors of the 20th century. He died on … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Ricky Jay (1948-2018)
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 25th November 2018 Master magician, actor, magic consultant/historian and martial arts aficionado Ricky Jay has passed away at the age of 70. Although Jay’s fame was due to his extensive accomplishments as a scholar … Continue reading
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