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Edward Barton-Wright
Founder

Edward Barton-Wright

also known as Edward Barton-Wright
📍 British India/EnglandNov 8, 1860 – 1951
BartitsuJūjutsuSavateVigny stick fighting

Born Bangalore. Founded Bartitsu in London 1898.

Notable Achievements

Founder of Bartitsu (1898); First European hybrid martial art; Inspiration for Sherlock Holmes' 'baritsu'