by Barton-Wright | Sep 7, 2026 | Canonical Bartitsu, Extending Bartitsu
In this article we look at De Ashi Harai (also spelled De Ashi Barai), it is a classic foot-sweep technique in Japanese martial arts which relies entirely on timing and unbalancing your opponent rather than using raw physical strength 1. The Relaxed Grip Establish a...
by Barton-Wright | Aug 28, 2026 | Canonical Bartitsu, Extending Bartitsu
In this article we look at the Hikiotoshi, a drop down pulling throw, demonstrated by Emily Diana Watts who wrote The Fine Art of Jujitsu in 1906 and was a student of Sadakazu Uyenishi, one of the original instructors at the Bartitsu club. The pictures below have been...
by Barton-Wright | Sep 24, 2023 | glossarium
Japanese Jujitsu, or “Jujutsu” as it is sometimes referred to, stands as a martial art with deep historical roots and a rich tradition of combat techniques. Its history is a finely woven tapestry, intricately connected to ancient warfare, the...
by Barton-Wright | Feb 1, 2021 | History, Video
Ju Jitsu formed a major part of Barton Wright’s hybrid art of Bartitsu. As Bartitsu became less popular among the British public, it was a major catalyst in the form of introducing the country to Ju Jitsu. Oz, from English Martial Arts, presents a reading from W....
