Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes (2011)

"I have introduced a new art of self defence..." - E. W. Barton-Wright, 1899

At the end of the Victorian era, E. W. Barton-Wright combined jiujitsu, kickboxing, and stick fighting into the "Gentlemanly Art of Self Defence" known as Bartitsu. After Barton-Wright's School of Arms mysteriously closed in 1902, Bartitsu was almost forgotten save for a famous, cryptic reference in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventure of the Empty House. Hosted by Tony Wolf and featuring interviews with Harry Cook, Emelyne Godfrey, Mark Donnelly, Graham Noble, Neal Stephenson and Will Thomas, Bartitsu: the Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes relates the fascinating history, rediscovery and revival of Barton-Wright's pioneering mixed martial art.

Director: Paolo Paparella, Tony Wolf
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Cast

Production: Broken Art
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

martial arts, london, england, victorian england

More Films by Director: Paolo Paparella, Tony Wolf
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes about?
At the end of the Victorian era, E. W. Barton-Wright combined jiujitsu, kickboxing, and stick fighting into the "Gentlemanly Art of Self Defence" known as Bartitsu. After Barton-Wright's School of Arms mysteriously closed in 1902, Bartitsu was almost forgotten save for a famous, cryptic reference in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventure of the Empty House. Hosted by Tony Wolf and featuring interviews with Harry Cook, Emelyne Godfrey, Mark Donnelly, Graham Noble, Neal Stephenson and Will Thomas, Bartitsu: the Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes relates the fascinating history, rediscovery and revival of Barton-Wright's pioneering mixed martial art.
Who directed Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes?
Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Paolo Paparella, Tony Wolf.
Who stars in Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes?
Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes stars Neal Stephenson, Tony Wolf.
How long is Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes?
Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes?
Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes is a History, Documentary film.
What is the budget of Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes?
Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes had a budget of $20,000.
Where was Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes produced?
Bartitsu: The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes was produced in United States of America.