Martial Arts
Arts & Culture · मार्शल आर्ट
📋Quick Overview
Indian martial arts have ancient origins. Kalaripayattu (Kerala) is considered the oldest martial art in the world. Gatka (Punjab) is a Sikh martial art using sticks and swords.
📖Key Facts
- •Kalaripayattu = Kerala (oldest martial art in world)
- •Gatka = Punjab (Sikh martial art, sticks/swords)
- •Thang-ta = Manipur (sword and spear combat)
- •Silambam = Tamil Nadu (bamboo staff fighting)
- •Mardani Khel = Maharashtra (Maratha sword fighting)
- •Mallakhamb = Maharashtra (gymnastics on pole)
📝More Important Facts
- •Sqay = J&K (sword fighting of Kashmir)
- •Inbuan Wrestling = Mizoram (traditional wrestling)
- •Musti Yuddha = Varanasi (boxing art)
- •Kalaripayattu influenced Asian martial arts
- •Gatka performed during Hola Mohalla
- •Thang-ta also called Huyen Lallong