Bartitsu & Neo-Bartitsu

Victorian Self-Defense for the Modern Citizen

Lesson of 25 August, 2012

Written by David McCormick on August 25th, 2012 2:17 am in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Boxing review: guarding and the chopper Savate lesson: horizontal or round kick Integration: guarding against the round kick Also note that the Introduction to Bartitsu workshop is postponed until 29 September, 2012. See you at 3pm!

Lesson of 18 August Cancelled

Written by David McCormick on August 17th, 2012 4:39 pm in Projects
Lesson of 18 August Cancelled
Just a brief reminder: Stage Combat and Bartitsu classes on Saturday 18 August are cancelled because your dutiful instructor will be at the Cascadia North Accolade Tournament. See you next week!

Lesson of 11 August, 2011

Written by David McCormick on August 11th, 2012 5:27 pm in Projects
We had a great time at Bartitsu-focused Fight Night yesterday. I mainly cane-sparred with Academie Duello regulars Roland, Walker and Greg. I also witnessed and sparred with author Justin Ring who is working on a Steampunk book. This week in Bartitsu: Cane review: using the crook Boxing lesson: guarding and the chopper Integration: cane-punch combinations […]

Lesson of 4 August, 2012

Written by David McCormick on August 2nd, 2012 1:28 am in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Jujitsu review: easy joint locks and boxing entry to takedowns Cane lesson: By hook or by crook Integration: Locks using the crook, cane disarms by joint lock See you at 3pm!

Lesson of 28 July, 2012

Written by David McCormick on July 28th, 2012 7:01 pm in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: First, we have an Introduction to Bartitsu: Fight Like Sherlock Holmes workshop starting at 1pm. Then on to the weekly content: Boxing review: 4 punches (two directions, two hands) Jujitsu lesson: Easy joint locks Integration: Jujitsu defences against the boxer See you there!

Lesson of 21 July, 2012

Written by David McCormick on July 21st, 2012 5:29 pm in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Savate review: Four kicks Boxing lesson: Four straight punches Integration: Kicking options after the slip See you at 3pm.

Lesson of 14 July, 2012

Written by David McCormick on July 13th, 2012 9:25 pm in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Cane review: bayonet grip for attack and defense Savate lesson: 4 essential kicks Integration: Kick-cane combinatiions See you at 3pm!

Lesson of 7 July, 2012

Written by David McCormick on July 7th, 2012 5:36 pm in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Jujitsu review: sacrifice throws Cane lesson: bayonet grip Integration: unarmed defence against bayonet strikes, including disarms and throws See you at 3pm.

Lesson of 30 June, 2012

Written by David McCormick on June 30th, 2012 1:51 am in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Savate review: knee strikes Jujitsu lesson: sacrifice throws Integration: knee defence into throw See you at 3pm.

Lesson of 23 June, 2012

Written by David McCormick on June 23rd, 2012 1:48 am in Projects
This week in Bartitsu: Cane review: fundamental vertical strikes Savate lesson: Knee strikes Integration: Preemptive strike options There will be a tournament happening at Duello all day, so we’ll have limited space. If you’re not at class because you’re competing in the tournament, good luck! See the rest of you at 3pm.

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