The Victorian Gentleman's Self-Defense Guide: The Lost Art of Bartitsu: Mastering the Eclectic Martial Arts of Cane Fighting, Jujutsu, and Pugilism

Author:   Liang Wei Hao
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798276166742


Pages:   98
Publication Date:   25 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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The Victorian Gentleman's Self-Defense Guide: The Lost Art of Bartitsu: Mastering the Eclectic Martial Arts of Cane Fighting, Jujutsu, and Pugilism


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if you want to learn about a forgotten art of self-defense from the turn of the twentieth century, then keep reading... For a brief time in London, a unique and comprehensive martial art was taught, blending the most effective techniques from across the globe. This method was designed for the gentleman who sought a practical means of protection against the dangers of city streets. It transformed everyday items, like a walking stick, into powerful tools of defense and combined them with a clever understanding of hand-to-hand combat. This system offered a complete solution to personal safety, teaching how to handle a threat at every stage, from a distant confrontation to a close struggle. It emphasized mental awareness and physical readiness, providing a foundation of confidence and skill. The lessons were built on the principle that true self-defense is about adaptability and using an opponent's force against them. In this book, you will discover topics such as The origins and history of this eclectic self-defense method How to use a common walking stick for effective protection The fundamental strikes and guards of pugilism The sophisticated skills of defensive stick fighting The close-quarters principles of Japanese grappling The use of low, deft kicks to control an opponent's advance How to combine all these arts into a single, fluid system Practical defenses against common street assaults The importance of awareness and verbal de-escalation A physical training regimen to build the necessary strength and stamina So if you want to learn more about this lost art of self-defense, get this book now.

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Author:   Liang Wei Hao
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.141kg
ISBN:  

9798276166742


Pages:   98
Publication Date:   25 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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