What does "bartitsu" mean?

A form of martial arts based on jujitsu and also incorporating elements of boxing, savate, and stick fighting, popularized by E.W. Barton-Wright in late-Victorian London.

What is a synonym for "bartitsu"?

Common synonyms include: baritsu, baritsu.

How do you pronounce "bartitsu"?

Pronounced //bɑːˈtɪtsuː//.

Bartitsu

//bɑːˈtɪtsuː// name

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Definitions

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A form of martial arts based on jujitsu and also incorporating elements of boxing, savate, and stick fighting, popularized by E.W. Barton-Wright in late-Victorian London.

Synonyms

All synonyms

baritsu baritsu

Etymology

Blend of Barton + jujitsu, coined by EW Barton-Wright in 1899.

Related phrases

martial arts stick fighting

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