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Heretics podcast episode 3. Japan, Ninjas and Bartitsu!

November 25, 2018November 25, 2018 / Tai Chi Notebook / Leave a comment

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And part 3 of our History of Jiujitsu and Kempo is out! This time we have Bartitsu, the truth about Ninjas, the British connection, the controversial origins of the BJJ belt system and the birth of pro wrestling in Japan.

I know. I had you at “the truth about Ninjas”.

Listen to “#3 The Origins of Jiu Jitsu and Kempo (part 3)” on Spreaker.

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