Martial Arts

Kathi Samu is a very old Indian martial art that originated in Andhra Pradesh

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Thoda martial art also known as the dance of archery from Himachal Pradesh

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Varma Kalai is another popular Martial Arts of Tamil Nadu

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Paika is the Orissan martial art and is still used as part of the chhau dance

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Garadi mane is the fighting arts of Karnataka, taught exclusively for demonstrations at festivals

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Pehlwani is the most popular form of wrestling from the Indian subcontinent

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Kick-fighting (aki kiti) is the traditional art from of tribes from Nagaland

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Kalarippayattu is a highly developed martial art system from Kerala, and believed to be the precursor of many Southeast Asian martial arts like Kung-Fu

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Chau Dance is originated from Odishaand reflects the militant traditions of Paika and Gotipua

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Spear Dance is a martial art form practised by various tribes in Northeast India, including Nagas

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