Category Archives: Jiujitsu

“More Jiujitsu Tricks” (Punch Magazine, 1905)

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 5th May 2010 During the first “jiujitsu boom” of the early 20th century, Punch Magazine made great sport of the novel art of self defence and of the claims made by jiujitsu enthusiasts. In … Continue reading

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Another “new” canonical Bartitsu technique

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 25th April 2010 From Percy Longhurst’s “JiuJitsu and Other Methods of Self Defence”, 1906 (pp 77-78): A different defence to a similar attack – one which considerably surprised me when I was … Continue reading

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Sadakazu Uyenishi in Action (1905)

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 21st April 2010 From an article in the Illustrated London News of March 1905; former Bartitsu Club instructor Sadakazu Uyenishi demonstrating jiujitsu restraint holds and throws for members of the Aldershot Military … Continue reading

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“The Gentle Art of Ju-Ju-Tsu” (1907)

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 4th February 2010 This article, originally written by G.G. Chatterton and published in vol. 84 of Chambers’s Journal in 1907, provides a glimpse into the Golden Square School of Jujutsu. Founded by former Bartitsu … Continue reading

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German Bartitsu Seminar

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 25th January 2010 Footage from a recent seminar in Germany, taught by Bartitsu and historical martial arts instructor Alex Kiermayer.

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