Pugilism Wrap Up
This Week in Bartitsu:
Bartitsu Study Group (no instructor): 8pm-10pm every Wednesday
Ongoing Bartitsu class: 3pm-5pm every Saturday.
Saturday, 19 August:
All levels will review fundamentals:
- Lead punch
- Cross punch
- Slips
- Milling
Green Sash will review of all pugilism lessons:
- Hooks and uppercuts
- Elbow block and Chopper
- Lead hand parries
Blue Sash will review all jujitsu categories:
- Strikes: Supinated punches, pronated and over-pronated punches, edges and elbows
- Pummeling and follow-ups
- Guards: Palm-up and turtle-shell, palm-down blocks, bob-and-weave
The ongoing class will also focus on the transition to a cooperative study group, how best to support each other and encourage those with less experience, and time management.
The Bartitsu program at Academie Duello is currently closed to new enrolment, as it will be transitioning to a study group. Any member of Academie Duello on any monthly plan who has previously taken the Bartitsu Fundamentals course can join the Bartitsu study group.
For more on our classes, visit the Lessons page. For reading outside of class, check out the Fight Like a Gentleman Blog.