Suffrajitsu

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the originator of bartitsu?Edward William Barton-Wright
2. What is the period of prominence?Early 20th century (circa 1900-1914)
3. Why did suffragettes learn martial arts?They faced physical attacks, arrests, and harassment. Learning self‑defence let them protect themselves and keep going with their activism. It gave them confidence and courage.
4. How did Suffrajitsu help the suffrage movement?It made women less afraid and more willing to join protests. It showed people that women could defend themselves and be strong leaders. It changed how society saw women.

Suffragettes: Activists who campaigned for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.
Bartitsu: An eclectic martial art combining European and Asian fighting styles, developed by E.W. Barton-Wright.
Savate: A French martial art characterized by the use of the feet as weapons.
Jujutsu: A Japanese martial art focusing on grappling, throws, and joint locks.