Category Archives: Pop-culture

Edwardian Jiujitsu Ephemera

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 21st November 2010 Thanks to Steve Childs for these early 20th century illustrations. It’s hard to tell who is the aggressor in this card by Will Adams: A rare colourised photograph of … Continue reading →

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“The Sting of a Hornet”; Edwardian Hat-Pin Self Defence

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 14th July 2010 The popular trend towards enormous, flamboyant hats reached its zenith during the Edwardian era. Circa 1901, fashionable ladies’ headwear featured elaborate assemblies of taffeta, silk bows, coloured ostrich feathers, … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu Shout-Out in New Superhero Drama, “The Cape”

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Thursday, 20th May 2010 Bartitsu gets an unexpected shout-out in this preview for the new NBC superhero series, “The Cape”. From the official Cape website: “The Cape” is a one-hour drama series starring David … Continue reading →

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Bartitsu exhibition at Starfest

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 21st April 2010 A snapshot from a lighthearted Bartitsu display by the Victorian Antagonistics League at the recent Starfest pop-culture/entertainment convention in Denver, Colorado: “Belabour Him As You See Fit”: Steampunk Self-Defense” … Continue reading →

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Botta Secreta Bartitsu demo for Nova Albion

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 A montage of images from Botta Secreta Productions’ Bartitsu demonstration for the Nova Albion steampunk convention in Emeryville, California, March 12-14.

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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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