Category Archives: Wrestling

Miss Blanche Whitney, the World’s Champion Lady Wrestler (1911)

Posted on December 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 26th November 2016 This gallery of images from an article in the Oregon Daily Journal (April 30, 1911) showcases the combative talents of Miss Blanche Whitney. Between 1908-11, the Philadelphian Miss Whitney travelled the … Continue reading →

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“Wrestling or Ju-jitsu?” (E. B. Osborn, T.P.’s Weekly, 1914)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 24th August 2011 WRESTLING OR JU-JITSU? On the whole, catch-as-catch-can wrestling is not a sport to be recommended to amateur athletes. It is true that a knowledge of the chief holds and … Continue reading →

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Armand Cherpillod

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Monday, 28th February 2011 Bartitsu Club wrestling instructor Armand Cherpillod is featured in this circa 1901 postcard. “The Little Swiss” Cherpillod’s adventures in London are outlined in his autobiography La Vie d’une Champion, which … 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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“Master of Men: the Life’s Work of William Muldoon, Champion and Trainer of Champions”

Posted on February 9, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 7th January 2011 “Master of Men” is an anthology of books, articles and essays about the remarkable Irish-American combat athlete and coach, William Muldoon. After numerous adventures as one of “New York’s finest”, … Continue reading →

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“Wrestling Wizard Of Iceland Defies All Highwaymen” (New York Tribune, April 4, 1920)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by BartitsuSociety

Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Saturday, 6th November 2010 Johannes Josefsson, Who Fights With His Feet in Ringling’s Circus, Craves Meeting With Bandits A certain degree of timidity is excusable in almost any person, owing to the increase … Continue reading →

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