Bartitsu

Art

Overview

Eclectic self-defense system combining boxing, jujitsu, cane fighting, and savate. Created in Victorian London and famous as the martial art used by Sherlock Holmes. Revived in the 21st century.

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Founded

1898

Also known as

Baritsu (Conan Doyle misspelling)

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

5/10

History & Origin

Founder

Edward William Barton-Wright

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Walking stick defenseJujitsu-boxing combination

Core Technique Classes

BoxingJujitsu throwsCane strikesSavate kicksSelf-defense against armed attackers

Sub-Types

hybridvictorian martial art

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

moderate/10

Sources & References

[1] Wolf, Tony. The Bartitsu Compendium (2 volumes). Freelance Academy Press, 2005-2008. — link

Geography & Status

Status

Active

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