Sunday, 26 March – 1:00pm to 5:00pm In this 4-hour workshop, participants will learn the art of self-defence with an umbrella or cane. Based on the Bartitsu system developed in turn of the century Victorian England, students will learn practical self-defence techniques that take advantage of the properties of the common full-length umbrella. Students will […]
It is well known that gangs in Victorian London would use the “Père François” attack in which one ruffian would distract the victim while a second would sneak up behind and throw a bag over their head; and holding the bag straps around the neck, other gang members would go through their pockets and disappear […]
Cancelled Saturday, 26 May – 1:00pm to 5:00pm Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you’ll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting: the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism, the first throw from jujitsu and how […]
On Sunday, one of our most popular workshops debuts for the new year. Here’s a smattering of what we’ll learn: Fairburn-Style Javelin-Style The London Riots (no laughing matter… feel free to chuckle, though): Penguin-Style (not Linux, you geeks!) Batman: Umbrella Attack (Flash game) http://dcbeyond.kidswb.com/games/umbrella-attack Poppins-Style If you can find one, I’d recommend the Poppins, which […]
What is this marvellous fighting style from Victorian England that includes distractions, low kicks, and controlling the balance and reach of attackers? Why, it’s Bartitsu! Plus a little Wing Chun, since that’s Robert Downey Jr.’s previous training. Bartitsu Workshop This Saturday 10-December is an Introduction to Bartitsu workshop at Academie Duello in downtown Vancouver. For […]
