What is Tahtib? Tahtib is one of the oldest martial arts in the world. Engravings have been found of people practicing the art that date back to around 2500 B.C. Tahtib was first utilized through military. It was taught to ancient Egyptian … [Continue reading]
Sayokan- The Contemporary Turkish Martial Art Developed By Nihat Yiğit
What is Sayokan? Sayokan is the contemporary Turkish martial art developed by Nihat Yiğit in 1999. Sayokan bases itself upon realistic self defense systems; the martial art takes Ottoman style strikes and grappling moves and merges it with central … [Continue reading]
Dumog – The Filipino Style of Wrestling
What is Dumog? Dumog is the Filipino style of wrestling (also known as Filipino grappling) which, overtime, has been modified into an intense form of wrestling used by many different ethnic groups in the Philippines such as Tagalog, Ilokano and … [Continue reading]
Mukna- A Form of Folk Wrestling From Manipur, North-East India
What Is Mukna? Mukna is a form of folk wrestling that is highly popular in the state Manipur in North-East India. It is also extremely popular in Imphal, Thoubal and Bishnupur. Mukna is an indigenous sport in which to men wrestle to prove who … [Continue reading]
Sikaran – The Filipino Kicking Martial art
What is Sikaran? Sikaran is an age old martial art that has been practiced in the Philippines for centuries. It is unknown how old the art truly is however it is known that it is older then 500 years. This is known because the art was practiced … [Continue reading]