Khukuri Dance
- Performed by Gurkhas. Only men perform the Khukuri Dance.
- Khukuri is a small knife that symbolises victory.
- It is a very important part of Gurkha culture. Gurkhas display their triumph using a khukuri.
Kalaripayattu – Kerala
- It involves physical conditioning, weapon training, strikes, kicks, grappling, and healing techniques.
- The primary aim is the ultimate coordination between mind and body.
- Another focus of Kalaripayattu is the specialisation in indigenous medicinal practices.
- Kalaris are also important centres of religious worship.
Silambam – Tamil Nadu
- References in the Silappadikaram and other works of the Sangam literature show that Silambam has been practiced since at least the 4th century BC.
- The term silambambu referred to a particular type of bamboo.
- Silambam art also used animal movements of the snake, tiger, eagle forms, etc,.
Gatka – Punjab
- Gatka originated in the Punjab in the 15th century.
- It is a style of stick-fighting, with wooden sticks intended to simulate swords.
- Gatka’s theory and techniques were taught by the Sikh gurus.
Musti Yuddha – Varanasi
- It is an unarmed martial art form.
- The techniques used in this martial art are punches, kicks, knees and elbows.
Thang Ta – Manipur
- It integrates various external weapons – the sword, spear, dagger, etc.
- It is an elaborate system of physical culture that involves breathing methods, meditations, and rituals.
- One component of this art form involves performing rituals, another involves elements of dance using swords and spears, and a combative form involves the actual act of fighting.
Lathi Khela – West Bengal
- It is a kind of stick fighting.
- The lathi is normally made of male bamboo.
Mardani Khel – Maharashtra
- It is an armed method of martial art created by the Marathas.
- Uses a sword mainly & needs rapid movements.
- Was popular during the early and later medieval era and during the time of Maratha regime.
- It was used effectively by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to defeat the Mughals.
Malla Khamb – Madhya Pradesh
- A traditional Indian sport in which a gymnast performs aerial yoga postures.
- The name Mallakhambha derives from the terms malla meaning wrestler, and Khamb, which means a pole.
- In 2013, the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh declared Mallakhambha as the state sport.
Sqay – Kashmir
- It is believed that the Shaivite snake-worshipping Naga people created this martial art prior to the Indo-Aryan invasion.
- During the period from 1325 AD to 1819 AD, Sqay Martial art training remained compulsory for Kashmiri soldiers.
- Presently, Sqay has become a sporting event in more than 62 countries, including India.
- Sqay employs weapons such as single swords, double swords, free hand and shields.
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