Any Bartitsu information pleaz.

Discussion in 'Western Martial Arts' started by Yoksha, Aug 21, 2004.

  1. Yoksha

    Yoksha Valued Member

    Once saw a brief demo on the art of Bartitsu.

    It was a victorian stick fighting art developed by a chap called E.W Barton-Wright who was a frequent visitor to Japan in the early 19th century.

    On his return to England he developed a means of defending oneself, against "ruffians" using ordinary walking sticks and canes, from the eastern stick fighting arts he observed.

    The history of the art is well documented but the actual moves used are not, so if anyone can provide me with sources of information on the subject I will be eternally gratefull!
     
  2. Louie

    Louie STUNT DAD Supporter

    Hi Yoksha,

    There's a recent WMA thread on this subject under the title 'Victorian MMA' which has a link to the Bartitsu website.

    Louie
     
  3. R Strausbaugh

    R Strausbaugh One Mild and Lazy Guy

    It was also used by the well-known detective Sherlock Holmes in a confrontation with a criminal named Moriarity. :)
     
  4. Yoksha

    Yoksha Valued Member

    Thanx louie missed that one.
     

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