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The Oldest Gym in America?
Among the interests of the Bartitsu Society is the study of 19th century physical culture; the panoply of diverse exercise systems that were practiced in public and private gymnasia throughout Europe,...
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The martial athletics of Diana Watts
Even before Edith Garrud began teaching jiujitsu classes for the women and children of London, Emily Diana Watts was pioneering the way for female martial arts instructors in the Western world. This...
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William E. Steers and the Hilltop dojo
(With thanks to the late Richard Bowen as well as to John Bowen and Joe Svinth.) William E. Steers is one of the “mystery men” of the early British jiujitsu scene. His name appears in connection with...
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“Master of Men: the Life’s Work of William Muldoon, Champion and Trainer of...
“Master of Men” is an anthology of books, articles and essays about the remarkable Irish-American combat athlete and coach, William Muldoon. Muldoon learned the basics of wrestling as a soldier in the...
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Bartitsu School of Arms and Physical Culture: London 2011
A reminder that the 2011 Bartitsu School of Arms will be taking place in London, U.K. between August 26-28. This event will be the first opportunity in over one hundred years to study with multiple...
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Armand Cherpillod, 1902
After his successful career as a professional wrestler, Armand Cherpillod went on (with the help of Abel Vaucher) to pen an entertaining memoir, including some colourful reminiscences about his time...
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BWAHAHAHA
A tip of the hat to the Barton-Wright/Alfred Hutton Alliance for Historically Accurate Hoplology and Antagonistics (name explained here). A branch of the Seattle-based Lonin historical martial arts...
View ArticleFor your listening pleasure: “Eugen Sandow, Victorian Strongman” and “The...
The Art of Manliness website presents a podcast interview with David Waller, author of the new biography The Perfect Man: the Muscular Life and Times of Eugen Sandow, Victorian Stongman. Sandow was a...
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