6 Ancient Martial Art Forms In India You Should Experience
While Kerala’s kalaripayattu and North India’s traditional kushti are quite well known, here are some unexplored martial arts gems from across India to get you started on uppercuts and roundabouts
Jiu Jitsu classes build confidence, self-defense skills – The Ponte Vedra Recorder
Danny Yakel doesn’t pull punches when he speaks about his love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. “Jiu Jitsu changed my life,” he says. “It’s made me a better person.”
Nanzhi Quan: Be fierce and forceful at every step
Nanzhi Quan is a traditional form of martial arts in south China’s Guangdong Province. It has various hand techniques: the fist must be strong, fierce and forceful at every step, with fewer leg techniques. It is listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Guangdong.
High kicking Sister | The Catholic Weekly
Franciscan Sr Linda Sim may be pocket-sized but she can sure pack a punch. The 67-year-old has swapped her rosary beads for her black belt to win a world championship gold medal in taekwondo.