A Youtube clip of Baron Charles de Berenger's techniques from his book of "Defensive Gymnastics", first published in 1838. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xIxhQCJCWk"]YouTube - Defensive Gymnastics (1838)[/ame] The Baron offered advice both whimsical and streetwise on self defence with canes, umbrellas, pistols, boxing, wrestling and even snuffboxes. He also advised his gentlemanly readers on surviving attacks by mad bulls, escaping from shipwrecks and burning mansions, as well as avoiding the depredations of pickpockets and con-artists. It's recently been republished through Lulu by Tony Wolf. Louie
