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State | Martial Art Forms | Details |
Kerala | Kalaripayattu | One of the oldest martial art forms, known for its dynamic techniques including strikes, kicks, grappling, and weaponry training. |
Punjab | Gatka | A traditional Sikh martial art involving the use of wooden sticks, swords, and other weapons, often practiced in conjunction with music. |
Manipur | Thang-Ta | A traditional Manipuri martial art combining armed combat (Thang) and unarmed combat (Ta), emphasizing flexibility and agility. |
Tamil Nadu | Silambam, Adithada | Silambam is a weapon-based martial art using bamboo staffs. Adithada is a form of traditional South Indian martial arts focusing on strikes and grappling. |
Jammu and Kashmir | Sqay | Sqay is a traditional Kashmiri martial art that involves a combination of armed and unarmed techniques, known for its fluid movements. |
Uttar Pradesh | Lathi, Pehlwani | Lathi is a stick-fighting martial art practiced in Northern India. Pehlwani is a form of traditional Indian wrestling, popular in North India. |
Maharashtra | Mardani Khel, Mallakhamb | Mardani Khel is a traditional wrestling style from Maharashtra known for its use of unique wrestling techniques. Mallakhamb is a gymnastic sport involving a vertical wooden pole or rope. |
Haryana | Kushti | Kushti is a traditional form of Indian wrestling, popular in Haryana and other parts of North India, known for its rigorous training methods and adherence to discipline. |
Himachal Pradesh | Thoda | Thoda is a traditional martial art form practiced by the Thakur community in Himachal Pradesh, primarily focusing on self-defense techniques. |