Pierre Vigny

Master of Arms

French fencing and self-defense master who developed the renowned Vigny Cane self-defense system.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth1869

Date of Death1943

Era19th–20th century

Country of OriginFrance / UK

Rank / TitleMaster of La Canne / Bartitsu

Active Years1890–1930

Biography

Pierre Vigny adapted French La Canne and Savate into a reality-based walking-stick defense method. He served as chief instructor at Barton-Wright's Bartitsu Club in Victorian London.

Associated Martial Arts

BartitsuNotable figure→

A British self-defence system assembled in London around 1898 by Edward Barton-Wright from jujutsu, boxing, savate and stick work. One of the first mixed fighting methods.