ADDITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS IN INDIA Flashcards
Kathi Samu Andhra Pradesh
It is an ancient skill mastered by royal armies.
Sqay Kashmir
It involves the use of swords and shields.
Mallakhamb Maharashtra
The gymnast performs ariel Yoga poses in concert with a vertical,
stationary or hanging wooden pole.
Insu Knawr Mizoram
The players use a round wooden rod within a circle
Kirip, Saldu Nicobar
It is a wrestling game that does not require a court, only vacant land.
Paika Akhadha Odisha
It combines dance and combat and is now practised as a performing
art.
Varma Ati Tamil Nadu
It focuses on attacks aimed at the body’s vital spots.
Malla Yuddha South India
It is a traditional combat wrestling related to other Southeast Asian
wrestling styles.
Bandesh Throughout India
It is an ancient unarmed art using various lock holds against an armed
opponent without causing harm.
