Bartitsu for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Victorian Self-Defense: Foundational Skills in Cane Fighting, Standing Grappling, and Historical Striking Hardcover – November 25, 2025

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 asAn Introduction to the Art and Its CreatorThe Foundational Stance and Essential MovementCore Principles for Using the Walking CaneCane Fighting for Practical DefenseThe Science of Pugilism and Historical StrikingThe French Method of Kicks and Low-Line AttacksThe Art of Standing Grappling and LeverageCombining the Arts for Close CombatDefending Common Street AssaultsBuilding Your Personal Practice RoutineSo if you want to learn more about this unique chapter in self-defense history, you can begin your journey right now. Read more