Major Martial Art Forms of India
India boasts diverse martial arts, each embedded in cultural heritage. From Mallakhamb in Madhya Pradesh featuring gymnastic manoeuvres on vertical poles to Silambam in Tamil Nadu showcasing weapon use with animal-like motions, India's martial arts span a wide spectrum.
Notable Martial Art Forms
Thang Ta – Manipur
- Huyen langlon, a martial art from Manipur, comprises Thang-ta (armed combat) and Sarit Sarak (unarmed fighting).
- Thang-ta primarily involves the use of thang (sword) and ta (spear) along with a shield and axe.
Lathi Khela – West Bengal
- Lathi, a wooden weapon used in martial arts, finds its roots in West ....
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