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Founder

Edward Barton-Wright

also known as Edward Barton-Wright

First European hybrid martial art (1898); Sherlock Holmes' 'baritsu'

📍 British India/EnglandPre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)Nov 8, 1860 – 1951
BartitsuJūjutsuSavateVigny stick fighting
Affiliated ·Bartitsu Society

Born Bangalore. Founded Bartitsu in London 1898.

✦ Founded
Bartitsu
Notable Achievements

Founder of Bartitsu (1898); First European hybrid martial art; Inspiration for Sherlock Holmes' 'baritsu'

Documented Students

Yukio Tani, Pierre Vigny

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