Gatka
When we talk about combat and Indians, we start envisaging the Sikhs, powerful and raw power. Gatka originated in Punjab and features skillful use of weapons, especially swords.
When we talk about combat and Indians, we start envisaging the Sikhs, powerful and raw power. Gatka originated in Punjab and features skillful use of weapons, especially swords.
Mardani Khel
The Maharashtrian way of combat, mostly prevalent around and in the town of Kohlapur. It is particularly known for its use of the uniquely Indianpata(sword) and vita (corded lance).
The Maharashtrian way of combat, mostly prevalent around and in the town of Kohlapur. It is particularly known for its use of the uniquely Indianpata(sword) and vita (corded lance).
Paika Akhadha
The combination of dance and combat could be lethal, Paikha Akhadha hails from the Odisha, was once used by the state’s warriors is now only practiced as a performance art.
The combination of dance and combat could be lethal, Paikha Akhadha hails from the Odisha, was once used by the state’s warriors is now only practiced as a performance art.
Sqay
Yes, the Kashmiris have their own form of martial art and the name is Sqay, swords and shields are their forte.
Yes, the Kashmiris have their own form of martial art and the name is Sqay, swords and shields are their forte.
Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak
A weapon based martial art created by the Meitei people of Manipur is one of the most lethal forms of combat , the one which just uses hand to hand combat is known as Sarit Sarak.
A weapon based martial art created by the Meitei people of Manipur is one of the most lethal forms of combat , the one which just uses hand to hand combat is known as Sarit Sarak.
Silambam
Weapon based, originated in Tamil Nadu, the word Silambam itself means the staff, which is the primary weapon used.
Weapon based, originated in Tamil Nadu, the word Silambam itself means the staff, which is the primary weapon used.
Kathi Samu
Originating from Andhra Pradesh, it is an ancient skill which was mastered by the royal armies of the state.
Originating from Andhra Pradesh, it is an ancient skill which was mastered by the royal armies of the state.
Bandesh
Bandesh is an ancient Indian empty-handed Martial Art technique that uses various lock holds to defeat an armed assailant without killing him.
Bandesh is an ancient Indian empty-handed Martial Art technique that uses various lock holds to defeat an armed assailant without killing him.
Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu is one of the oldest fighting forms in existence. It is said that almost all the existing martial arts in Asia have stemmed from Kalaripayattu , even Kung -Fu.
Kalaripayattu is one of the oldest fighting forms in existence. It is said that almost all the existing martial arts in Asia have stemmed from Kalaripayattu , even Kung -Fu.
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