Bartitsu for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Victorian Self-Defense: Foundational Skills in Cane Fighting, Standing Grappling, and Historical Strikin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798276184104)

if you have ever wondered how people defended themselves on the foggy streets of a bygone era, then this guide will show you the way.

This book explores a complete system of self-protection developed at the end of the nineteenth century. It was a practical method designed for the gentleman or lady who might face a sudden threat. This art combined the most effective techniques from several different fighting styles into one unified approach. You will learn how the walking stick was used not just for support, but for defense. You will discover the standing grapples that allowed a smaller person to subdue a larger attacker. You will be shown the punches and low kicks that formed a core part of the system.

In this guide, you will discover topics such as

• An Introduction to the Art and Its Creator
• The Foundational Stance and Essential Movement
• Core Principles for Using the Walking Cane
• Cane Fighting for Practical Defense
• The Science of Pugilism and Historical Striking
• The French Method of Kicks and Low-Line Attacks
• The Art of Standing Grappling and Leverage
• Combining the Arts for Close Combat
• Defending Common Street Assaults
• Building Your Personal Practice Routine

So if you want to learn more about this unique chapter in self-defense history, you can begin your journey right now.