Different Forms of Martial Arts in India

By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 11 February 2012, 01:54 IST   |    3 Comments
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Mardani Khel:

This armed form of fighting is created by Marathas and is majorly practiced in Kolhapur in Maharashtra. This fighting system focuses on weaponry, particularly swords and focused on rapid movements and makes use of low stances which is suited to the hill ranges where it originated.

 

 

 

Pari-khanda:

Pari-khanda is a fighting form created by Rajputs and is still practiced in many parts of Bihar. ‘Pari’ means shield and ‘khanda’ means sword according Chhau region, therefore this art uses sword and shield for fighting. This fighting form has given birth to a local dance form named Chhau dance and its martial elements have been fully absorbed by this dance.