( Hand to Hand: Martial Arts ) Aikido ( revised )

Bartitsu
Bartitsu is the creation of William Barton-Wright, an English engineer whose travels around the world fueled his
interest in the arts of self defense. Barton-Wright was born in India, educated in Germany and France and travelled
to Spain Portugal, Egypt, and Japan as part of his occupation. In 1899 upon his return to England he began
combining Savate, Boxing, Wrestling, Fencing, and Jujutsu in new ways and formulated them into a method of self
defense that he called Bartitsu. Bartitsu became a small fad for a number of years, even the legendary Sherlock
Holmes was said to have studied it, but unfortunately it died out. Ironicly, the Bartitisu fad was replaced with a
Jujutsu boom the was led by the two Japanese Jujutsu teachers that William Barton-Wright had brought to England
to help popularize his new art. Bartitsu uses the footwork and kicks of Savate to deal with attackers at long range.
Moves into the footwork and punches of Boxing for combat range confrontations. Finally using the locks and holds
of Wrestling and Jujutsu for defense at grappling distance.
The only school of Bartitsu can be found in London, England. Admission is limited to the members of
the Bartitsu Conservation Society, which arose after Barton-Wright's death in 1950. Dedicated to
preserving this eclectic art, the Society has a long, drawn-out initiation process that helps to weed out
those who are not truly interested in this unique art.
Entrance Requirements: Must be "spoken for" by a current member of the Bartitsu Conservation
Society.
Skill Cost: 5 Years (Exclusive)
Costume: A standard Judo Gi if practising, if not, a conservative suit
Stance: Strong side forward, standing in a natural stance, hands held at chin height.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add +1 to P.P.
Add +1 to P.E.
Add +1 to Spd.
Add +10 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 2
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defenses: Disarm, Multiple Dodge, Combination Parry/Attack, Counterthrow (New!
Special! After the Bartitsu stylist has been thrown by an oponent, he holds on and rides the throw to a
point where he can throw the person who threw him.)
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Hook Punch, Uppercut
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Trip/Leghook
Special Attacks: Elbow, Knee, Deathblow, Bodyblock/Tackle, Joint Throw, Pickup, Hand Throw
Weapon Katas: W.P. Cane
Holds/Locks: Arm Hold, Leg Hold, Body Hold, Neck Hold, Wrist Lock, Ankle Lock
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knockout/Stun, Critical Strike, Knockout/Stun from Behind, Critical
Strike from Behind
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: You may select a total of 3 from among Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Arts
Techniques, and Special Katas.
Languages: The Queen's English
Cultural: Tea Drinking
Weapon: W.P. Cane
Philosophical Training: None