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Walking stick review: February 2016

Written by David McCormick on February 21st, 2016 8:39 pm in Projects —
In preparation for the sash test on March 4, this month’s lessons will review previous lessons and focus on sparring which is necessary for the examination. This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Walking stick fundamentals All levels will work on: […]

Savate and Jujitsu Review: February 2016

Written by David McCormick on February 15th, 2016 1:44 am in Projects —
In preparation for the sash test on March 4, this month’s lessons will review previous lessons and focus on sparring which is necessary for the examination. This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Savate fundamentals All levels will work on: Slow […]

Review Pugilism and Cane: February 2016

Written by David McCormick on February 9th, 2016 7:22 am in Projects —
In preparation for the sash test on March 4, this month’s lessons will review previous lessons and focus on sparring which is necessary for the examination. This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Pugilism fundamentals All levels will work on: Slow […]

Review Jujitsu and Pugilism: February 2016

Written by David McCormick on February 1st, 2016 11:24 pm in Projects —
In preparation for the sash test on February 26, this month’s lessons will review previous lessons and focus on sparring which is necessary for the examination. This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Jujitsu fundamentals All levels will work on: Slow […]

Walking Stick on Week 8: January 2016

Written by David McCormick on January 26th, 2016 5:24 pm in Projects —
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 27 January: 8pm Essentials: La canne, walking stick self-defense 9pm Lesson/Integration: Jujitsu with bayonet form 9pm Red Sash Lesson: Le Boucher technique Saturday, 30 January: 2pm Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): La canne, walking stick self-defense 3pm Walking […]

Savate on Week 7: January 2016

Written by David McCormick on January 19th, 2016 12:48 am in Projects —
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 20 January: 8pm Essentials: Savate’s basic and most effective kicks 9pm Lesson/Integration: Round kicks 9pm Red Sash Lesson: Crescent kicks Saturday, 23 January: 2pm Essentials (Green Sash): Savate’s basic and most effective kicks 3pm Savate Lesson: Introduction to Bartitsu […]

Pugilism on Week 6: January 2016

Written by David McCormick on January 12th, 2016 12:01 am in Projects —
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 13 January: 8pm Essentials: Bare-knuckle boxing strikes and counters 9pm Lesson/Integration: Boxing’s lead-hand guards and defending the stick Red Sash: Pummelling and Control Saturday, 16 January: 2pm Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Bare-knuckle boxing strikes and counters 3pm […]

Jujitsu on Week 5: January 2015

Written by David McCormick on January 6th, 2016 2:01 am in Projects —
You read that right. Due do some calendar weirdness, we’re starting 2016 with Week 5 of our cycle. This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 6 January: 8pm Warm-up and essentials (all levels): Jujitsu joint locks and takedowns 9pm Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash) and […]

Gift Week: December 2015

Written by David McCormick on December 22nd, 2015 5:26 am in Projects —
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm this Wednesday, which is the last class of the year. The regular schedule will resume on Wednesday, 6 January, 2015. Wednesday, 23 December: It is bonus week, when there will be no Fight Like Sherlock Holmes beginners. Therefore, we can work on deeper understanding using: Canonical […]

Cane on Week 4: December 2015

Written by David McCormick on December 15th, 2015 10:24 pm in Projects —
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Monday and Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 16 December: 8pm Warm up and review (all levels): Walking stick essentials 9pm Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash) and Blue Sash: Preemptive strikes and the use of the crook Red Sash: Reverse-grip srikes Saturday, 19 December: […]

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