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Historical Self-Defence with a Walking Stick according to Pierre Vigny

Edward Barton-Wright was one of the first Europeans to learn Ju-Jitsu in Japan. Back in London, he founded a club where he taught the upper class in self-defence. He combined the most effective martial arts of his time: Canne Vigny, boxing, Savate and Ju-Jitsu. In doing so, he pioneered Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). His art of self-defence was named Bartitsu.

The teacher for stick fighting in the Bartitsu Club was Pierre Vigny. He adapted the techniques of classical french stick fighting ("La Canne") for self-defence.

Contents
Historical background
Types of canes and walking sticks
Basics and mechanics
Attacks
Defences in classical La Canne and Canne Vigny
Additional techniques and tactics, like locks and throws
Countering armed and unarmed attacks
Practical application in self-defence situations
Drills, exercises and free fencing

Alexander Kiermayer
Long-time teacher for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
Long-time teaching experience in various Asian martial arts
State-licensed trainer
Police trainer

Christoph Reinberger
Long-time teacher for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)