Martial Collection

Ju-Jitsu suffragette
If you want to earn some time throw a policeman! The Ju-Jitsu suffragette shows how a policeman may be tackled. Mrs Garrud, the well-known suffragette

The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu - The Arrest. A crowd of terrified Policemen look on in trepidation at a lone suffragette, her sleeves rolled up, ready to take on all-comers

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Death of Sir John Moore, 17 Jan 1809. Aquatint by T Sutherland, after W Heath, published by J Jenkins, 2 Jan 1815. At the Battle of Corunna, Peninsular War (1808-1814)

The Queen as Captain-General
In her role as Captain-General of the Honourable Artillery Company, the Queen presents new colours to Lieutenant F.H.B Layfield, right (Queens Colour) and Lieutenant J.S. Teakle (Regimental Colour)

Sport / Martial Arts / Kendo
Two warriors practise Kendo, the way of the sword. Kendo is derived from ancient samurai (warrior class) fighting methods

Judo at Oxford 1950S
Judo is practised in the Quad at Oxford

Police Learn Ju-Jitsu
Ju-jitsu is taught to the French police

Royal Navy parade, Coronation day, 1953
A contingent of the Royal Navy gives a superb display of marching skill as they reach Marble Arch. The three columns are seen at the moment of dividing. 1953

Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment
The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854.Coloured lithograph after artist unknown, published by Read and Co, London

The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeers
The Queen inspecting the pikemen and musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House. Date: 1955

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Marcus Valerius Martialis, Roman poet, (1814). Artist: Page
Marcus Valerius Martialis, Roman poet, (1814). Marcus Valerius Martialis, known in English as Martial, was a Latin poet who lived in Hispania (Spain) during the 1st century AD

Japanese Staff Fighting
Japanese practising with their equivalent of the quarterstaff

Two in Evening Dresses
Evening creations - one by Martial et Armand, the other by Doeuillet

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback. A cavalry man mounts a horse by holding lance and bridle in his right hand

Judo as self-defence as demonstrated by Phyllis Boutell
Page showing Miss Phyllis Boutell and Mr Charles Cawkell demonstrating how judo, or ju-jitsu, can be an effective form of self-defence if attacked

Fashion plate illustration by Barclay. Creation: Martial et Armand; Creation: Jenny; Creation Martial et Armand; Creation: Jean Patou

Martial Eagle
Shlomo Waldmann

Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak game. Martial art. Traditional game in which woll balls are used on leather straps. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Music cover, Martial Moments, March Medley, selected and arranged by Aubrey Winter, illustration by John Hassall Date: 1925

Lifeguard observing Martial Music Date: 1894

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

Machine Gun on a Mule, near San Martial; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing a mule column of the Spanish Foreign Legion carrying supplies and a machine gun up a mountain path near San Martial, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936

Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery
6338672 Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery)

Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945)
2814920 Dreyfuss being decorated with Legion d Honneur in Paris after his rehabilitation, by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 1906 (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Kenya. Martial eagle perched on tree limb. Date: 11/11/2005

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Kenya. Martial eagle standing on tree limb. Date: 11/11/2005

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Martial Eagle, Polemaetus bellicosus, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

Martial Molinier France Rugby Union Usa Sevens Home Depot Centre, Carson, Los Angeles, Usa 14 February 2004 Date: 14 February 2004

Contestants equipped for a tournament, c. 1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes)
3493110 Contestants equipped for a tournament, c.1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes) by German School, (17th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Three travelling oufits, Paris, 1926 from Beer, Amy Linker and Martial et Armand Date: 1926

The Sultan watching young men battle with tomac
The Sultan in his Kiosk watching young officers and pages battle with tomak, wool balls on strips of leather. Esercizio del Tomac

View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, 1800s
View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, the Sultans vacation palace on the European side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, 1800s. The Sultan

Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration. After the Pancrastinae statue of Pankratiasts in the Florentine Museum (now in the Uffizi). Pancraziasti del Museo Fiorentino

Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks
STC359679 Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks of Britains fighting men, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Mlle. Roussel as Martial in La Corde de Pendu, 1844
Mlle. Roussel as Martial in La Corde de Pendu by Laloue and Bourgeois, Theatre du Cirque Olympique, 1844. Actress crossdressing as a trumpeter for the Musketeers

Fencing positions and equipment
Sword and cloak versus sword and lantern, defensive guard of small and broad swords, and weapons, breastplate, mask, glove

Contestants equipped for a tournament, c. 1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes)
3493074 Contestants equipped for a tournament, c.1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes) by German School, (17th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Burial Of Sir John Moore (colour litho)
3651559 The Burial Of Sir John Moore (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burial Of Sir John Moore)

Tapestry depicting war trophies (textile)
NUL166664 Tapestry depicting war trophies (textile) by French School, (17th century); Musee Nissim de Camondo, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The man never gives up I
Marcel Rebro

Antonio
Marcel Rebro

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England, Kent, Shoreham, An African Martial Eagle at Rural Craft show

Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo)
3077161 Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; British, out of copyright

Japanese Warrior in Armour, 1865-7 (photo)
3077155 Japanese Warrior in Armour, 1865-7 (photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; British, out of copyright

Epigrams by Marcus Valerius Martial, engraving representing Martial delivering a copy of his work to the emperor Nero, Italian engraving of 1514

The Marche St Honore, 1915. Artist: AP Martial
The Marche St Honore, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

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"The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu: Unleashing the Power of Women in Martial Arts" In a time when women's rights were fiercely fought for, one remarkable figure emerged - the Ju-Jitsu suffragette. Inspired by the bravery and determination of St. George, patron saint of England, she embodied strength and resilience both on and off the battlefield. Amidst historical events like the death of Sir John Moore and The Queen assuming her role as Captain-General, this suffragette found solace in martial arts. From sport to self-defense, she embraced various disciplines such as Kendo, Judo at Oxford in the 1950s, and even taught police officers Ju-Jitsu techniques. Her dedication to Japanese ways of chivalry was showcased through captivating displays at London's Aeolian Hall. Armed with "saucepan lids, " sickles and chains, or Japanese halberds - she fearlessly engaged in bouts with Nabebuta, Kusarigama, and Naginata. Not all battles were physical; sometimes justice had to be served within military ranks. The court-martial of Lt. Perry from Her Majesty's 46th Regiment exemplified her unwavering commitment to fairness. Even during moments of celebration like Royal Navy parades on Coronation day in 1953, her presence reminded everyone that true strength knows no gender boundaries. Reflecting upon history's warriors like Marcus Valerius Martialis - a Roman poet who recognized martial prowess centuries ago - we honor those who have paved the way for future generations. Through artistry captured by Page in 1814 depicting Martialis' legacy, we are reminded that martial arts transcend time and culture – empowering individuals throughout history to stand tall against adversity.