Photos from the March 2013 Travel Channel episode of Edge of America
The class learning the basic principal of defense with Victorian improvised weapons - parasols or walking sticks. They can either be a
hindrance, forcing you to fight with one arm, or a highly effective weapon.
Professor Donnelly introducing Bartitsu at his Canes Enabled booth at the steampunk gathering The Anachronism: "Walking sticks, canes, parasols, umbrellas, pretty much everything you would need to ward off the rain, or an attacker."
Archival photographs were part of the intro; this one illustrates Ju Jutsu's "come-along" grip, famously described by Barton-Wright as "How to Remove a Troublesome Man From the Room."
Professor Donnelly coaching John and Jesse, two of his more experienced students who assist with Bartitsu demonstrations as well as with intructing the novices. John is a dedicated student of the professor's Keystone Academy of Duelling and Swordsmanship and Jesse is our Club's elected curriculum tutor.
Bartitsu's fascinating history was explained in the introduction, which included this archival photo of founder Edward William Barton-Wright
Professor Donnelly instructing the group in the basics of walking stick and parasol self-defense.
Diana describing the connection between "baritsu," famously described in the 1903 Sherlock Holmes story "The Empty House" as the means by which the Holmes eluded Moriarity at Reichenbach Falls, and Bartitsu, the turn-of-the-century martial art founded by Edward William Barton-Wright.
Brad and Rachel are instructed in 19th-century pugilism, Bartitsu's short-range fighting system. The professor is advising to counter with every parry.
Rachel outlining her long list of reasons for her fascination with Bartitsu: Sherlock Holmes, martial arts, history, and Victorian attire.
Professor Donnelly explaining Bartitsu's principal of survival in self-defense: "There's no right or wrong. There's alive and dead."
The host Geoff Edgers, who does not have a martial arts background, preparing for his unscripted attack of Jesse, whose decades of martial arts experience allowed Mr. Edgers to get a taste of it without injury or discomfort.
Students practicing Ju Jutsu in the background while Jesse coaches Geoff Edgers in the basic principles of Bartitsu
Professor Donnelly ensured that the techniques and demonstrations were historically and technically accurate
After observing this demonstration, the host was instructed by Jesse in moving off line and parrying blows with the umbrella
The host Geoff Edgers observing the training and demonstrations
The closing credits - Prof. Donnelly and the Club are acknowledged
The Bartitsu Club of NYC students at the September 2012 filming for the Travel Channel. Many thanks to all who participated, and most especially to Professor Mark P. Donnelly, John Staley, Jesse Barnick, Aldric Giacomoni, and The Society for Martial Arts Instruction.
The Bartitsu Club of New York city was profiled on Travel Channel's Edge of America, series featuring unusual forms of entertainment throughout the states. The footage was shot during a September 2012 training session with our chief instructor Professor Mark P. Donnelly, whose expertise in both historic martial arts and documentary television resulted in an excellent presentation of Bartitsu in the final clip. Episode 10: The Edge of New York aired on March 13, 2013.
The class learning the basic principal of defense with Victorian improvised weapons - parasols or walking sticks. They can either be a
hindrance, forcing you to fight with one arm, or a highly effective weapon.
Professor Donnelly introducing Bartitsu at his Canes Enabled booth at the steampunk gathering The Anachronism: "Walking sticks, canes, parasols, umbrellas, pretty much everything you would need to ward off the rain, or an attacker."
Archival photographs were part of the intro; this one illustrates Ju Jutsu's "come-along" grip, famously described by Barton-Wright as "How to Remove a Troublesome Man From the Room."
Professor Donnelly coaching John and Jesse, two of his more experienced students who assist with Bartitsu demonstrations as well as with intructing the novices. John is a dedicated student of the professor's Keystone Academy of Duelling and Swordsmanship and Jesse is our Club's elected curriculum tutor.
Bartitsu's fascinating history was explained in the introduction, which included this archival photo of founder Edward William Barton-Wright
Professor Donnelly instructing the group in the basics of walking stick and parasol self-defense.
Diana describing the connection between "baritsu," famously described in the 1903 Sherlock Holmes story "The Empty House" as the means by which the Holmes eluded Moriarity at Reichenbach Falls, and Bartitsu, the turn-of-the-century martial art founded by Edward William Barton-Wright.
Brad and Rachel are instructed in 19th-century pugilism, Bartitsu's short-range fighting system. The professor is advising to counter with every parry.
Rachel outlining her long list of reasons for her fascination with Bartitsu: Sherlock Holmes, martial arts, history, and Victorian attire.
Professor Donnelly explaining Bartitsu's principal of survival in self-defense: "There's no right or wrong. There's alive and dead."
The host Geoff Edgers, who does not have a martial arts background, preparing for his unscripted attack of Jesse, whose decades of martial arts experience allowed Mr. Edgers to get a taste of it without injury or discomfort.
Students practicing Ju Jutsu in the background while Jesse coaches Geoff Edgers in the basic principles of Bartitsu
Professor Donnelly ensured that the techniques and demonstrations were historically and technically accurate
After observing this demonstration, the host was instructed by Jesse in moving off line and parrying blows with the umbrella
The host Geoff Edgers observing the training and demonstrations
The closing credits - Prof. Donnelly and the Club are acknowledged
The Bartitsu Club of NYC students at the September 2012 filming for the Travel Channel. Many thanks to all who participated, and most especially to Professor Mark P. Donnelly, John Staley, Jesse Barnick, Aldric Giacomoni, and The Society for Martial Arts Instruction.