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Category Archives: Physical Culture
Antique English jujutsu gi discovered
Thanks to David Brough for passing along these images of an extremely rare antique English jujutsu gi, which was discovered inside a suitcase in an English antiques shop. The suitcase also contained a 4th-edition copy of the Text-Book of Ju-Jitsu, … Continue reading
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The Oldest Gym in America?
This gymnasium was part of architect W.W. Boyington’s original design for the Hegeler Carus Mansion, which is located at 1307 7th St, La Salle, Illinois. Spanning the basement and ground levels and dating to the year 1876, the unique design … Continue reading
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Physical Culture Historians
This YouTube channel offers a wide range of well-produced short documentaries, lectures, instructional videos and equipment demonstrations in connection with the grand tradition of 19th and early 20th century physical culture.
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The Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in Belfast, NY
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The Oldest Gym in America?
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 21st April 2009 Among the interests of the Bartitsu Society is the study of 19th century physical culture; the panoply of diverse exercise systems that were practiced in public and private gymnasia throughout … Continue reading
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“A Fight in the Gymnasium”
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 29th September 2011 A curious illustration of unknown provenance, presumably from a circa 1900 book or “Boy’s Own” magazine story. Either the fellow in the red shirt is far stronger than he … Continue reading
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“Art of Manliness” Guide to Basic Indian Club Swinging
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 19th March 2012
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