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Pugilism on Week 2: December 2016

Written by David McCormick on November 28th, 2016 1:43 am in Projects
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 30 November: 8pm Warm up and review (all levels): Bare-knuckle boxing strikes and counters 9pm Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash) and Blue Sash: Chopper and Elbow Guards Red Sash: Pronated and over-pronated punching Saturday, 3 December: 2pm Fight […]

Jujitsu on Week 1: December 2016

Written by David McCormick on November 23rd, 2016 4:49 pm in Projects
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. In order to complete our full 4-week cycle before the winter holidays, this month begins in November. Wednesday, 23 November: 8pm Warm up and review (all levels): Jujitsu joint locks and takedowns 9pm Introduction to Bartitsu (Green Sash) and Blue […]

Review Cane and Jujitsu: November 2016

Written by David McCormick on November 17th, 2016 3:11 am in Projects
In preparation for the sash test on November 18, 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. Friday November 18: 7pm: Rank Exam Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Walking stick […]

Review Savate and Jujitsu

Written by David McCormick on November 7th, 2016 1:15 am in Projects
In preparation for the sash test on November 18, 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. Introduction to Bartitsu (Green Sash): Savate fundamentals All levels will work on: Slow work […]

Review Pugilism and Cane: November 2016

Written by David McCormick on November 1st, 2016 10:27 pm in Projects
In preparation for the sash test on November 18, 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. Introduction to Bartitsu (Green Sash): Pugilism fundamentals All levels will work on: Slow work […]

Review Jujitsu and Pugilism: November 2016

Written by David McCormick on October 25th, 2016 3:52 am in Projects
In preparation for the sash test on November 18, 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. All levels will work on: Slow work for complete integration (kick-punch-takedown unarmed versus unarmed/knife/stick) […]

Walking Stick on Week 12: October 2016

Written by David McCormick on October 18th, 2016 11:03 pm in Projects
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 19 October: 8pm Essentials: Walking stick fundamentals 9pm Lesson/Integration: Outside guard Red Sash: Bowie Knife Saturday, 22 October: 3pm Lesson: Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash) and Blue Sash: Outside guard Red Sash: Bowie Knife 4pm Jujitsu Integration: Blue […]

Savate on Week 11: October 2016

Written by David McCormick on October 11th, 2016 1:31 am in Projects
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 12 October: 8pm Essentials: Savate’s devastating kick 9pm Green and Blue Sash Lesson/Integration: Stop-Kick Red Sash: Spinning crescent kick Friday, 14 October: Open Floor is cancelled this week for a booking at Duello. No sparring this week. Saturday, 15 […]

Pugilism on Week 10: October 2016

Written by David McCormick on October 5th, 2016 8:14 pm in Projects
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 5 October: 8pm Essentials: Bare-knuckle boxing strikes and counters 9pm Lesson/Integration: Hook punch Red Sash: Palm down blocks Saturday, 8 October: 2pm Essentials: Bare-knuckle boxing strikes and counters 3pm Lesson: Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash) and Blue Sash: […]

Jujitsu on Week 9: October 2016

Written by David McCormick on October 1st, 2016 8:03 pm in Projects
This Week in Bartitsu: Ongoing Bartitsu class runs 8pm-10pm every Wednesday and 3pm-5pm every Saturday. Wednesday, 28 September: 8pm Essentials: Jujitsu joint locks and takedowns 9pm Lesson/Integration: Collar and elbow, entering 9pm Red Sash Lesson: Shoulder throw Saturday, 1 October: 2pm Fight Like Sherlock Holmes (Green Sash): Jujitsu joint locks and takedowns 3pm Jujitsu Lesson: […]

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