by Barton-Wright | Dec 7, 2022 | Canonical Bartitsu, Extending Bartitsu
Bartitsu is still a scarcely practised Martial Art since it’s recent revival in the early 2000’s. Learning more Bartitsu can be a difficult task though there is hope for those who do not have a local club near them. (You should visit our club register). We...
by Barton-Wright | Oct 26, 2021 | Canonical Bartitsu, Extending Bartitsu
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. There are many different reasons,...
by Barton-Wright | Mar 16, 2020 | Canonical Bartitsu
The Sherlock Holmes School of Self Defence elaborates the martial art known as Bartitsu it a small yet detailed guide full of images. The team behind the book have taken quotes from both Barton-Wright and the stories of Sherlock Holmes. The book is presented in a...
by Barton-Wright | Mar 8, 2020 | Canonical Bartitsu
Unarmed Stances The Ready Stance (Hachiji-Dachi) The ready stance in Bartitsu takes itself from classical Japanese combat forms. To get into position your feet should be shoulder-width apart with your toes pointing outward at 45 degrees. Your knees should be slightly...
by Barton-Wright | Nov 14, 2019 | Canonical Bartitsu
The art of Bartitsu is one which the practitioner utilises both their mental and physical capabilities.The system, in Barton-Wright’s own words, has been carefully and scientifically planned. It is with this in mind that the practitioner must employ surprise,...
by Barton-Wright | Nov 5, 2019 | Canonical Bartitsu, Video
So you’re wanting to learn Bartitsu but can’t find a club near you? Well, Alex Kiermayer has created an excellent instructional video series, originally produced in German, it is now available in English to stream and purchase as a DVD. Below shows a small...