Bartitsu is an eclectic martial art and self-defence method originally developed in England in 1898–1902, combining elements of boxing, jujitsu, cane-fighting, and French kickboxing (savate). In 1903, it was immortalised (as "baritsu") by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories. [1] .

Aug 23, 2024 · Are you looking for Bartitsu clubs near you? Wanting access to great Bartitsu materials? Want to meet like-minded people at a Bartitsu Event? Well look no further, we have pages dedicated to the pursuit of learning Bartitsu.

Bartitsu is a gentleman’s martial art form that uses elements from boxing and Jiu-Jitsu. The Bartitsu cane may look like a simple walking stick, but it can be a very dangerous weapon when placed in the hands of a person familiar with Bartitsu techniques.

Jan 5, 2009 · Bartitsu was probably the first instance of what we know today as mixed martial arts. Mr. Barton combined elements of boxing, jujitsu, cane fighting, and french kick boxing in order to create a self defense system that could be used by discerning gentlemen on the mean streets of Edwardian London.

Sep 19, 2008 · A mini-documentary on Bartitsu, a martial art and self defence system founded by E. W. Barton-Wright in the year 1899. ...more. Bartitsu was a method of cross-training between jiujitsu, savate,...

Oct 24, 2023 · In this article we are going to look at how to start a Bartitsu club, what a Bartitsu club is and getting started with your first session. It is important to begin with understanding the aim of why someone may want to learn Bartitsu.

Dec 12, 2024 · It is an eclectic martial art and self-defence method originally developed in England during the years 1898–1903, combining elements of boxing, jujitsu, cane fighting, and French kickboxing. William Barton-Wright was an English railroad engineer.

Oct 24, 2023 · At its core, Bartitsu relies on four distinct pillars: Japanese JuJitsu, Boxing, Savate, and Cane Fighting. In this article, we will delve into each of these martial arts to understand their contributions to the fascinating world of Bartitsu.

Jan 15, 2007 · Bartitsu was geared specifically towards the problems of self defence in an urban, industrialised society, and was promoted to the middle and upper classes at a time when the bourgeoisie of Europe were becoming increasingly alarmed about their own safety.

As such, Bartitsu – the word was a portmanteau of “Barton-Wright” and “jiujitsu”, defined by Barton-Wright himself as “self-defence in all its forms” – became the first combat system to combine Asian and European martial arts.