Bartitsu: The Gentleman's Martial Art | Best of British

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Zacchary Falconer-Barfield, Co-Founder of The Perfect Gentleman, introduces David J Constable to James Marwood, a self defence and Bartitsu instructor, at Brand Exchange, London. With David's stand-in help, James demonstrates three bartitsu techniques: pugilism, artifice, and accessories.
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[@lucabovolenta5632]

the most dangerous thing about this man is that he does not seem dangerous

[@meonkrishnanan5920]

He does. You're not looking at the right signifiers.

[@happzy]

He seems dangerous when faced with hot wings

[@Just_Sara]

@@meonkrishnanan5920 Out of curiosity, what are those? I know basically nothing about fighting. What I did see was that he seemed to see everything, he seemed very aware of the situation.

[@sherlockholmes88]

Exactly!

[@woodrobin]

@@Just_Sara If you're rushing someone and they don't look worried, *you* should be worried. Their lack of a panic reaction means they're confident in their ability to respond. They might be wrong or overconfident, or you might be about to have your clock thoroughly cleaned.

[@Grayson.P]

As crazy as it sounds imagine watching bartitsu in an olympic style tournament: each competitor can chose say 2 "tools" to assist in their fight. (Best part would be having it done in suits because have to keep it gentlemanly)

[@mathewbrigman5592]

I would pay to watch people fight in suits. Thank the yakuza series for that fantasy of mine.

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

As crazy as it sounds imagine trying this in the real world you would be dead in seconds..the age of the internet brings to light every nut case that wants to show what he wants

[@Kokopilau77]

@@mortgagefinancing5558 there have plenty of videos where a would be victim turned the tables on their attacker using similar techniques. One in particular, I believe happened in Brazil. An individual went into a place to rob people at gunpoint. One of the patrons tossed his phone at the gunman in compliance, then slipped around a display, drew his concealed weapon, and aerated the robber while he was collecting his loot.

[@woodrobin]

Combatants allowed one pocket square (in the colors of their nation's flag, of course) and either curved-end walking stick or umbrella (both combatants using same, in case of dispute, flip for first choice). Points to be awarded on successful strikes, grapples, and throws, as well as style points for lack of muss to the coiffure and mustache/beard (if applicable), composure and lack of wrinkles of the jacket, vest, shirt/blouse, and trousers, and for level of maintenance of shine on the shoes.

[@shototodoroki2034]

@@woodrobin - backstage before the match - Coach: Remember your 3 S’s! Fighter in suit: Got it! Coach: What are they?! Fighter: Sirs, Style, and Strike! Coach: THATS NOT WHAT THEY ARE! Also Coach: THEY ARE STRIKE, STYLE, AND YOUR GODDAMN SHINY SHOES! SHINE YOUR SHOES FOR 10 MINUTES AS PUNISHMENT!

[@D05D]

First, pillage the nest Clip wings Now blunt his beak Crack eggs Scramble Pinch of salt Touch of pepper Flip the omelet Additional seasoning required Breakfast is served

[@robertb8673]

Well, Arthur conan doyle Was a practicioneer of bartitsu. So he made sherlock holms a bartitsu fighter. You are correct. 👍 Rob Downy jr. is a wing chun fighter, it's easy to see in his technics. Like in the bareknuckle fight and He uses the pocket square trick in this fight. 🤣

[@ryneagheilim9782]

Gordon Ramsey style xD

[@randomknight2585]

I’m guessing what happened is Holmes is facing a guy with knife so he disarms the guy, injures his arms, punch him in the nose, block his counter and then counter back, attacks the head, hits the liver, flips the guy and hits him on the ground

[@bashkillszombies]

I don't get it.

[@Leprutz]

Is that Omlitsu? I need to learn that asap.

[@bllonc]

In summary: Discombobulate

[@blueninja_41]

Nice summary, thank you.

[@nanuq83]

One of my favorite words and so few use it. :) Thanks for that.

[@bilbo3474]

Is that a Robert Downey jr Sherlock reference

[@fcmcflurry4397]

Sherlock Holmes

[@mzombie97]

First: discombobulate Second: discombobulate Last: discombobulate In summary: discombobulate

[@bluefalconssuck5881]

The finishing move is to stand over your bloody opponent and saying "I'm sorry to have to have done that old chap." then offering to call medical assistance.

[@bradmiller9993]

Good form !

[@okienative4785]

Then offering to pay for it.

[@R0boM0use]

That's the only way to fight! You settle the matter with fists and move on about with your day.

[@tonyjones1560]

“I say, old boy. You look rather worse for wear. Shall I summon a physician?”

[@farsha-cp6et]

"Call an ambulance! But not for me!"

[@ze-ce.cra_]

I can totally see this style used by Assassin's Creed

[@bri961]

Only the British brotherhood i guess

[@rikishikato5001]

Sadly, Jacob Fry prefers to use his fist he named "Brutality"

[@jameshenderson4094]

@@rikishikato5001 I'm now imagining a senior assassin mistaking Jacob for a hoodlum and absolutely Whooping him like a gentleman xD

[@whocares1364]

Syndicate remake?

[@ze-ce.cra_]

Yeah, I kinda hoped Jacob's cane sword were used much more *_-"gentleman-ly"-_*

[@marclance6224]

*Manners* *Maketh* *Man*

[@mykolvanking5469]

76, Kingsman movie

[@CF2321]

Do you know what that means? Then I will have to teach you a lesson.

[@garcia9903]

@@CF2321 *shattering wine glass sound effect

[@bigballs9889]

Winchester motto

[@marclance6224]

@Martin Lopez DISCOMBOBULATE!

[@blank_canvas3391]

Fun fact this is Sherlock Holmes’ fighting style

[@fenrir_Lokison9]

The second technique, using an object to distract your opponent, he used it during the underground fight. He threw the...handkerchief? (bad english vocabulary, sorry) to distract the fighter.

[@masterassassin2245]

No shit Sherlock

[@hoodlum4511]

No it was wing chun

[@neinbruderja7519]

@@hoodlum4511 no it was bartitsu. The inventor of this "martial art" was just by chance the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.

[@CoyoteKin]

@@neinbruderja7519 No, the author rediscovered the style years after it had faded into the background, historically speaking. He helped revitalize interest in Bartitsu.

[@mirza6399]

In summary head hurting ,jaw fractured ,cane disarmed, suit still fine , drinking tea with my pinky up , the queen. Physical recovery 6 weeks , full psycological recovery 6 months.

[@LordKruzik]

Mirza touche sir touche

[@kshitijkumar9094]

Mirza Ability to cause harm, neutralised

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Mirza Downey as opium-using crime- fighting action- hero Holmes... none better there was Well played my man

[@brodlaxunderdog8680]

Sherlock

[@mesumnaqvi3411]

I too was getting fond memories of watching Robert Downey Jr. in his first appearance as Sherlock.

[@NoName88925]

You forgot the part where you spill your tea to your assailant's face.

[@originalotto7126]

Ashbel And the throwing stars that are cunningly disguised to look like cucumber slices...

[@ilikezappa3268]

Sounds like someone is about to get a Jolly good biffing.

[@fitrianhidayat]

Ashbel but an act of throwing away a good cup of tea is considered barbaric.

[@ilikezappa3268]

This is why King George expelled America from the British Empire ,after they threw our tea away,and no amount of begging will make us have them back . Pip pip.....

[@md.fazlarabbichowdhury4564]

😂😂😂😂

[@sigurdfyllingkarstad2694]

It might be intended as humour, but this still seems more legit than a lot of the more serious people on KZbin teaching all sort of "self-defence" BS 😂

[@TheJokerMan2]

Right? It looks well put together, the art I mean

[@TheDemonGamerOfFleetStreet]

You don't realise mate but this is actually an art and it is linked to every known type of pugilism in the world, intent, surprise, overcome.

[@justoldog]

"-and then I gently pluck the eyeballs from their sockets"

[@JustGrowingUp84]

James looks so friendly and mild mannered, he looks like he could beat the snot out of someone and still manage to do it in a polite manner...

[@andrewplck]

+TheFilthyCasual Excuse me sir, I do apologize, but Your left side was completly exposed, really, you can only blame yourself. Godd day.

[@wessexhousehold2928]

He couldn't beat a cold.....

[@stephenwong9670]

Manners maketh the man, and he will teach you a lesson in that.

[@mikecampbell7927]

Wessex Household kick your ass

[@UnexpectedWonder]

:D

[@testsubject747]

Manners. Maketh. Man.

[@GunnySGT1911]

Fueled-by-Nightcore Moribus facit hominem

[@dscrappygolani7981]

GunnySGT1911 dope!

[@evilovesperry]

Thank you

[@dscrappygolani7981]

Enlightened Perry and thank you. Been a while since we ,as a race, have evolved last.

[@gamedroidtech8238]

say hi to iggy for me

[@prodigalson6166]

LMAO this is so British; complete with the dry British humor we have all come to love! I'm adding this to my traditional (ethnic) martial arts list. Love and respect from the USA and Native America ✌🦅🌲🇺🇸

[@prodigalson6166]

@Jay Roberts Jr LMAO of course it's real. You have much to learn about British humor😂

[@prodigalson6166]

You who is censoring me for absolutely no reason other than you probably don't like my politics. I will always win the argument and you will always lose. Trump is going to win the 2024 election whether you like it or not what makes you think criminals like you are not going to be punished for your assault on this country? I suggest you start adhering to the Constitution of the United States of America wherever you maybe because when you are dealing with speech and our country you will adhere to rule of law period that is a direct order. Your simple mind probably can't understand how that is lawful

[@prodigalson6166]

That's better sit ubu sit

[@Introvertsan]

Is your playlist public? It sounds interesting

[@Moses_VII]

This is a real martial art. It's in history books.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

In Newcastle where I live you would be fighting as soon as you walked into any bar with an umbrella.....even and especially if it was raining outside lol

[@thedolphin5428]

Lolololo.

[@flappospammo]

kingsman pub fight features bartitsu

[@shingouki6392]

i thought so

[@curtpangan9833]

TeatherFilmLtd Productions no way i took me one more for it

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Truly. I thought of that as well.

[@Crystals10000]

i figured that kingsman use it xD

[@ljfa1013]

@dasvedas4 yeah, a gun, preferably.

[@happeningwatch516]

1. Punch them in the face 2. Punch them in the face as they are distracted by your snotty hanker-chief 3. Use your umbrella as a hook This clearly superior combat style is dominating every weight division in the UFC

[@ImAlphaBro]

+Decay I'd say the best thing to do if you know how Is to take them down and get the in a submission where they can't move until they give up

[@DrBrangar]

Bartitsu, as mentioned in the title, is the gentleman's fighting style. To wit, it is for when one does not expect to be in a street fight, but has, through some series of events, found oneself in such a situation. It is much deeper than this small demonstration as jujitsu is deeper than a roundhouse and chest strike. Lastly, one should never actually use one's pocket square, instead carry an actual handkerchief.

[@DrBrangar]

For a, staged obviously, but more intensive example, see the pub scene in the Kingsman movie

[@unkn0wn226]

Brandon Myers or the early fight scenes of both Sherlock Holmes movies. The boxing match and the gypsies room.

[@wkcia]

To be fair punching people in the face is a universally accepted victory strategy across almost all martial arts

[@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846]

Always remember to apologise after knocking your aggressor out & insist on sending his suit to the dry cleaners at your expense. If somebody tries to hit you with a bottle, ask them to be considerate enough to recycle it afterwards. Just a couple of useful, gentlemanly tips there.👍

[@treroney4720]

As a Martial artist, this pleasantly made my day. Gotta travel and learn this one day

[@nicog5945]

At first I was like "Hmm ok, go on...", but then came the handkerchief...

[@keztarnlad1218]

Nico 1911 something thrown at your face will distract you no matter what it is, whether it’s a handkerchief or acid people react in the same way initially it’s part of the brains reaction automatically

[@melisslacour15]

the umbrella one got me lol

[@ZacharyBittner]

@@keztarnlad1218 except if someone is trying to strike you and you throw a handkerchief at them. You get hit. If they aren't striking you and you have a chance to hit them, you just through a handkerchief at them instead of hitting them.

[@kaasmaster8892]

The gentelmans pommel

[@astaridjatmiko8187]

of course, i guess if i was panicked by a sudden attacker i might throw anything i could reach 😜

[@Pie_Smacker]

Is the awesome suit and accent included?

[@JhonnyD88]

Lorenzo Petskalorenzo it is the basic Lollo!

[@grasstoucher42069]

Those are acquired once you've reached your first degree necktie. Because black belts wouldn't be gentlemenly enough

[@Thinkingman69]

Lorenzo Petskalorenzo of course

[@tonyennis3008]

No, that costs extra.

[@tumatauenga6433]

Triton what you talking about son!? most belts come in black

[@moonlitwolf777]

*Ah bartitsu *sips tea and punches your face gentlemanly..*

[@wardragonprime]

A bartitsu fighter would through the tea in the assailant's face.

[@moonlitwolf777]

@@wardragonprime causing them to die of Cancer?

[@mrcommentator3640]

The real kingsmen 😎

[@provakarroychy1535]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@mel-tl7ov]

Same

[@SponzifyMee]

Very dead kingsmen

[@Sal02181]

That's so cringy

[@johnconstantine5021]

SHERLOCK HOLMES🤙🤙

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

No manboobs were hurt during filming of this segment.

[@sketchtown6663]

Still, either looks like they would be competent in a fight.

[@Ronin_095]

Crouching Wombat lmao

[@gokenrocks]

This is probably the best martial arts video I've ever seen. I wish other arts could produce content as quality as this

[@odalchiszaratutu6793]

0:29 pankration is the first mixed martial art of the western world

[@brandonrussell1695]

Quite an oversight! By a few thousand years...

[@Tanuki-Ha]

Came here to say this

[@odalchiszaratutu6793]

@@Tanuki-Ha to say what? that pankration is the first mma of the western world? everyone knows that

[@TNTTestificate]

@@odalchiszaratutu6793 depends what you consider "western". Greece being a Balkan country, I would not consider it western. I believe by "western" he was referring to Western Europe and America

[@odalchiszaratutu6793]

@@TNTTestificate greece is universally considered the cradle of western civilization, you can think wathever you want, but the consencus is that greece is indeed a western country, since invented the western culture

[@bbaazz17]

* When the handkerchief comes out so does my inner Bane. “Theatricality and deception’

[@Ppurk]

it works, anything to confuse the attacker

[@bbaazz17]

steve krupp I agree,

[@ignitionfrn2223]

0:55 - Pugilism (1/2) 1:45 - Artifice (pocket square) 2:10 - Accessories (umbrella)

[@Z4U3398]

Bloke on the right could've been mistaken for a harmless scone. Until he whips out his handkerchief of artifice.

[@thedivineswordpoet4401]

OMG! They finally touched on this Art! It's a very less known style

[@TheHaHaNinja]

Who is here after reading Kengan Ashura?

[@rarugakisammy7469]

TheHaHaNinja hahahha me

[@rudebwoymuaythai6661]

Watching*

[@suckurmomma2079]

Rude Bwoy Muay Thai it’s a manga aswell

[@stevenseagull7589]

@@suckurmomma2079 which part showed bartitsu?

[@suckurmomma2079]

Woy Jangan Dihack the part where raian kure fought that blonde dude

[@tjzx3432]

So Robert Downey Jr as sherlock holmes, cool.

[@yosafatsurya1082]

But his Choreography was Wing Chun🤣🤣🤣

[@Bardi1717]

There is a Scottish version of this... It involves the Glasgow kiss followed up by pint of Wallop to the heed!!

[@danpt2000]

Sir John Hall People outside Scotland do not know what you are saying.

[@lfischer3020]

This is the most polite martial arts video on the whole internet I love it!!!!

[@tedfast5162]

"Let us fight like gentlemen" Dudley 1999

[@SuperNewf1]

I like it. Being a cranky old cripple with a cane and unable to run leaves me extermely vulnerable. I practice some moves on my own but would like to learn more. Nice presentation. I can see how it can be adapted to stop a knife attack also.

[@wessexhousehold2928]

I'm ex-british army. I've studied various martial arts. I now teach self-defence. Going on that? This "style" is about as useful as "Please don't hit me...."

[@mdamonc]

Hey Just wondering, what you would do differently for the first example. I see a lot of MA videos doing a ton of flashy shit that looks like i would never work in the real world, where as this is just "block and punch them in the face" which i thought would be more realistic. As a teacher, what would you do to an attacker (in a real world situation) who attacks in the exact same way. Thanks!

[@poilboiler]

I think it's designed against angry drunk Brits with no training or technique beyond "take a wild swing at 'im".

[@ThePeanuts1000]

I'm curious poilboiler, what kinda other people do you expect to get attacked by? Ok, sure, muggers. But, correct me if I am wrong, few of those know any decent technique either. Oh and just so it is said, Bartitsu goes quite a bit beyond those 3 techniques in the video

[@baron8107]

Wessex Household Unsurprising. Martial Arts are just that. Arts. They've got nothing on proper Combatives courses.

[@mikecampbell7927]

If I had a nickel for every ex military self defense instructor on youtube.....

[@makethisabeat]

Nice, love the narrative and angles.. Great editing I really like the best of British concept

[@lilbearbjj]

It so cool that this martial art was lost for some time then brought back to life

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

That's the ruffian dealt with in a truly splendid manner, Sir. Jolly well done.

[@Will-am-i]

Excellent, I've been a martial arts instructor for year's and I'm loving Bartitsu, thank you for sharing.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Awesome, most excellent indeed. I found the very first technique so valuable that we will be practicing it today, and adding it to our normal repertoire in the future. The third technique could easily be continued into a shoulder dislocation. Much as the "old man carries fish on his back", a well known chin-na technique from both Shuai Jiao and Tai Chi Ch'uan. Very good of you to continue this most credible fighting art. All the best to you. Laoshr #60 Ching Yi Kung Fu Association

[@calvinbass1839]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@POPPASHANGO]

Did any else go into this video thinking this was going to a comedic performance? I had to laugh because I thought it was and when I realized it was a serious video I was fascinated. You guys got me...lol well done.

[@paulaconp4401]

POPPASHANGO Me too

[@oliverallen5324]

If I owned a school, all the boys would learn this at graduation.

[@fjb4932]

Why "at graduation" ? Seems one should be taught well Before graduation. Possible writing the test and a demonstration upon graduation ...

[@funofboredom]

I thought this was going to be a joke but it actually looks practical.

[@emanate0]

that last bit looked like some ball room dancing. well done lads, well done.

[@ThePa1riot]

Are the suits a required uniform? I understand if they are but certainly they'd get soaked with sweat after a few sparring sessions.

[@armouredoutlaw1537]

It was "fighting for gentleman" of which the majority of men in the period would be wearing this day in day out so therefore would train in the same attire

[@ThePa1riot]

Paul Hogwood Ah, I see. So it truly is a kind of loyalty to the style's heritage.

[@Wavemaninawe]

+Anthony Clay (Steel Accord) i seriously doubt practicioners would train regularly in 3-piece suits back in the day. If nothing else because of how expensive those clothes were. 'Gym wear' did exist in the 19th century even though it didnt necessarily have logos on it. This is a demo, so a lot of staged aspects are in order. Sort of how color coded ranking belts are a rather new concept in plenty of Asian martial arts.

[@ThePa1riot]

Wavemaninawe I'm well aware that the belts are a more recent invention. I was simply asking if the suits were, as you pointed out, simply for the staging.

[@lemminglobber]

Most certainly. There really is no point in beating the hell out of an attacker unless you can look dapper doing it. Otherwise your just a common Tommy! 😁

[@euanmilne5302]

bartisu is one of the most interesting martial arts, it would be cool to see it have a revival of sorts

[@vinniscarboni4095]

Works well, thank you for the lesson. 🇨🇱

[@pacman804]

Gooood stuff gentlemen! I would love to have a go against this martial art😆

[@1234cnguyen]

I've read about it in Sherlock Holmes, never thought it was real

[@Danny-uz9zb]

"Real" as in are there really idiots that practice this worthless form of self-defense? Yeah, I guess so. Or "real" messing that this a legitimate form of self-defense?? No.

[@Danny-uz9zb]

Or "real" meaning that this is a legitimate form of self-defense.

[@1234cnguyen]

@@Danny-uz9zb I have seen that cane defense in Filipino Kali. They aren't nearly so casual though.

[@theseeker7692]

@@Danny-uz9zb It's a combination of boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, judo and jiujitsu. All very valid martial arts

[@Cassian2506]

@@Danny-uz9zb Did you perhaps miss the part where he said it is a combination of boxing and japanese martial arts? Or a predecesor of mma? Everything that was shown would be conpletely valid in a street fight.

[@fullmindstorm]

Great moves.

[@piddy3825]

"Finish Him!" Flawless Victory!

[@AppliedMathematician]

I like the accessories demonstration. Very practical.

[@Dollius]

LOL! At 1:03 he is using what hoodlums call setting up, or indexing. I have had to used this technique twice, and it is a highly effective preemptive move. Too bad he left out the most important piece: keep your lead hand on the assailant's collar while you relentlessly pummel them with your other hand until they go down.

[@chriswashingtonbeats]

1:52 I know this man means business.

[@sunshinepurple1043]

Move Robert Downey used in the first Sherlock Holmes movie.

[@GunCollector007]

Excellent video!

[@marcogallazzi7973]

Every time I watch something about uk gives me chills, how can possible a human being live in a country that cloudy 😯

[@FreedomZealot]

@0:49 You can tell that these British gentlemen are meeting "on the level," and will be parting "on the square."

[@edwyrdkarn963]

Get a grip man, i saw no mason handshake or any variation! Edward Karn, lodge #9 Faribault MN.

[@michaelstanley2037]

These guys are going to learn a hard lesson in the street when they try to check someone's hip to keep distance and get met with a right cross/hook over the top. If you're going to push/check somone, push/check high near the bicep so they can't hit you with that arm while you angle off away from the opposite arm so you're out of range and can't be hit by the opposite arm.

[@Ullish1989]

this ^

[@christopherlee7334]

It's a demonstration video in which both parties are gentlemen and not seriously trying to kill or maim one another. The techniques shown are more akin to learning "basic punch" and "roundhouse kick" at your local kickboxing club, rather than a takedown or chokehold. If you wanted a sparring match or an outright street fight, there are other videos to watch.

[@kyngtaharqa8479]

Michael Stanley thank you for saying that.

[@kyngtaharqa8479]

There's too many weaknesses in the style. For one...once you strike the opponent and allowed space to be created between the two of you, it's no longer self defense, its a fight. And self defense and fighting are two different things...most people don't believe so, but it is. And if you can't fight, you WILL get your a** whooped.

[@christopherlee7334]

So what I'm hearing is, you'd prefer a more aggressive style in which a possibly noncombative drunkard stumbling towards you ends up in the hospital because rather than checking their movement you automatically assumed they were trying to start something? Like the demonstrator said in the video, his initial push is partly to ascertain intentions, not to start a brawl. If you're into going to jail or court for assault and battery, there's other instructional videos to look at.

[@hugohackenbush1554]

There are not enough superlatives to describe just how good this is.

[@streetlethal3727]

I like this style. It's for people who choose to eat olives rather than grapes. I deeply appreciate your representation of the martial arts. Sherlock would be proud.👏

[@americanmambi]

This is fucking hilarious

[@theycallmeJacko]

This is fucking ridiculous

[@capturefield4949]

Don’t mind me I’m just here for the Kingsman references ;)

[@thecineman8315]

I lost it when he threw the handkerchief on his eyes 😂😂

[@Charlz9mm]

This is just excellent. Loved it.

[@Outrider74]

Beautiful stuff. Love martial arts that have an immediate practicality. Too many arts are "flowery" (much modern karate, taekwondo, etc). If you cannot take what you use and make it street-effective, it's not a martial art. This combined with Irish Stick fighting would be quite the formidable mix. (Sigh, wish this stuff was here in the States more prominently, and specifically in Michigan).

[@baron8107]

J. Dean I thought Michigan lifted their concealed handgun ban...

[@jojibot9193]

Yoyu think this is practical

[@jakovhrga5619]

J. Dean Taekwondo, karate-flowery Bartitsu-street effective Wtf are you smoking?

[@ThePa1riot]

Good stuff. To me, a martial art is not complete if it's raw technique with no philosophy. Even if it does not have the depths of Buddhist or Taoist thought that comes with Kung Fu, clearly Bartitsu draws upon the simple but important virtues of being a gentleman.

[@ThePa1riot]

***** Oh I know it isn't. XD But different schools of Kung Fu were informed and used to spread the local faith, some schools were rooted in Buddhism, others Confucianism, etc.

[@kurtpatterson6209]

The philosophy is act decisively, early, to keep yourself safe.

[@yeahbee8237]

if you don't spar it is not a martial art just a dance

[@whocares499]

It's what keeps you out of trouble in the first place :-)

[@Underflo]

Siiiick Brony playlists there bud

[@KW-le2ze]

Class throughout the capture

[@babtist58]

Never heard of this one, you learn something every day 👍

[@chloemcallister1562]

I never heard of Bartitsu before - could've hit that presenter harder! Great vid!!!

[@MariusVideoOfficial]

Nice

[@clovisthebloody9820]

I did that pocket square thing with a bandana in a bar years ago it gives you a needed second

[@algeria_online_fair]

The British are sooo .... special ^^ Good techniques by the way, this is the first time i hear about "Bartitsu" !!

[@Katharsis540]

Reminds me of Bruce Lee on what he read, learnt, and modified from history of martial art, and Jackie Chan in his comical style of fighting but being as clean and gentleman as possible. Charlie Chaplin.

[@scotte3812]

“The Dane Cook of martial arts” -Archer

[@sasavulic1236]

that's karate Cyril.

[@madscientistshusta]

I dont belive iv ever seen anything more british than this.

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

Popping fresh, right then. Ex'DRAWER'din'airy! My favorite Brit'Tish wah'erd, extraordinary.

[@erone4760]

What is this? It’s legit out of kingsman and I’m kinda interested and confused

[@jamieharvey9173]

This is such a good martial art! Love how stylish it is...

[@johndenver6769]

Fred M .....wtf

[@donaldoduckus6566]

You cant do nothing against getting shot or acid thrown at you.

[@linux750]

I like the last move with the umbrella.

[@sistahmels8228]

Ingenious!

[@nathanrock5068]

This reminds anyone else of kingsman

[@thialfii3509]

Nathan i think they reference this in the film? It’s basically what the film revolves around,with a dash of spy kids.

[@jolugaar...]

of course, all of them. In fact, I'm at the same time I'm writing this, I speak it out loud but not with my American English, but with my British English XD

[@chodeshadar18]

You must be too young to remember Mr. Steed & Mrs. Peel!

[@apolitis1]

this is one of the best martial art based comedy sketches ever

[@beowulfvladmax7710]

Very chill. Must subscribe. This should be fun.

[@AngryDoggoYT]

I loved the video

[@johngr1747]

1:54 "First, distract target..."

[@r.g.w3936]

"Hold my tea!"

[@marko-qg4gc]

Pardon me, could you please be so kind to hold my tea while i teach this unruly ruffian a lesson in proper etiquette and manlines. It would be very much appreciated thank you.

[@JWKirK-fr5cn]

This is excellent Watson

[@hugocano13]

Hermoso!! Un abrazo desde Argentina.

[@japaocombacalhau]

"Lets fight like gentlemen"

[@SuperStrik9]

Definitely an interesting fighting style. Like a lot of people I first heard about it via Sherlock Holmes.

[@waltir2187]

This is actually really cool

[@doctor8407]

This guy is a badass you can already tell

[@jonlambofgod666]

Oh shit, this video is actually serious. I thought it was suppose to be a spoof.

[@Lorryslorryss]

I think this is an example of how pretty much any fighting style works as long as your don't account for there being an opponent who is actually trying to hurt you. I love it anyway though.

[@dimasakbar7668]

Its sharp object training include dress suit with oxford, its break consist of sport coat and brogues, and its vocabulary include calling thy opponent a "ruffian"

[@michaelross1464]

Obviously not intended for the octagon but an interesting array that might be useful in daily life. At the end of the day, most every form of conflict suggests doing something the opponent isn't expecting and several of these ... well they fall under that category.