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My my, kenny. Are you suggesting the exiting possibility of another Hindu wrestling form outside of Mallayuddha that combined with Persian Pahalwani to form Indian Pehlwani ?? An ancient martial art? |
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'''Mallayuddha''' (literally "wrestling combat")<ref>{{cite book | last = Alter | first = Joseph S. | title = The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North India | year = 1992b | month = August | publisher = University of California Press | location = Berkeley}}</ref> is the martial art of [[History of India|classical Indian]] wrestling <ref>{{cite journal | first = Joseph S. | last = Alter | year = 1992a | month = May | title = the sannyasi and the Indian wrestler: the anatomy of a relationship | journal = American Ethnologist | volume = 19 | issue = 2 | pages = 317–336 | id = ISSN 00940496}}</ref> . |
'''Mallayuddha''' (literally "wrestling combat")<ref>{{cite book | last = Alter | first = Joseph S. | title = The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North India | year = 1992b | month = August | publisher = University of California Press | location = Berkeley}}</ref> is the martial art of [[History of India|classical Indian]] wrestling <ref>{{cite journal | first = Joseph S. | last = Alter | year = 1992a | month = May | title = the sannyasi and the Indian wrestler: the anatomy of a relationship | journal = American Ethnologist | volume = 19 | issue = 2 | pages = 317–336 | id = ISSN 00940496}}</ref> . |
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Mallayuddha is described in the [[Indian epic poetry|Indian epics]] as the fighting style of warriors such as [[Bhima]]. From extrapolation of the epics, the art is supposed to have gained maximum prominence in [[History of India|ancient India]] at the time when the oral tradition of the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' was conceived. As the ''Mahabharata'' was compiled in textual form around the 5th century BC and the epic's setting has a historical precedent in [[Vedic civilization|Vedic India]], it is believed then that mallayuddha was regarded as a prominent martial art in that era. |
Mallayuddha is described in the [[Indian epic poetry|Indian epics]] as the fighting style of warriors such as [[Bhima]]. <ref>[http://www.kathinayoga.com/KalariWorld/Articles/other_article3.html Mallayuddha]</ref> From extrapolation of the epics, the art is supposed to have gained maximum prominence in [[History of India|ancient India]] at the time when the oral tradition of the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' was conceived. As the ''Mahabharata'' was compiled in textual form around the 5th century BC and the epic's setting has a historical precedent in [[Vedic civilization|Vedic India]], it is believed then that mallayuddha was regarded as a prominent martial art in that era. |
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===Types of Mallayuddha=== |
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* ''Bhimaseni'' : Bhimaseni wrestling stresses on the acquiring of strength and its use. Most suitable for persons of huge build and strength. |
* ''Bhimaseni'' : Bhimaseni wrestling stresses on the acquiring of strength and its use. Most suitable for persons of huge build and strength. |
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===Relationship with Pehlwani=== |
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[[Pehlwani]] is an Indian wrestling based martial art. Pehlwani is a synthesis of Mallayuddha that dates back at least to at least the 5th century BC <ref>{{cite journal | first = Joseph S. | last = Alter | year = 1992a | month = May | title = the sannyasi and the Indian wrestler: the anatomy of a relationship | journal = American Ethnologist | volume = 19 | issue = 2 | pages = 317–336 | id = ISSN 00940496}}</ref> and a [[Iran|Persian]] form of wrestling brought into [[South Asia]] by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. <ref name=Alter1992b>{{cite book | last = Alter | first = Joseph S. | title = The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North India | year = 1992b | publisher = University of California Press | location = Berkeley}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:14, 24 November 2006
Mallayuddha (literally "wrestling combat")[1] is the martial art of classical Indian wrestling [2] .
Mallayuddha is described in the Indian epics as the fighting style of warriors such as Bhima. [3] From extrapolation of the epics, the art is supposed to have gained maximum prominence in ancient India at the time when the oral tradition of the Mahabharata was conceived. As the Mahabharata was compiled in textual form around the 5th century BC and the epic's setting has a historical precedent in Vedic India, it is believed then that mallayuddha was regarded as a prominent martial art in that era.
Types of Mallayuddha
Generally Indian wrestling can be divided into two categories. The malla krida and the mallayuddha. Malla krida is the sports version while mallayuddha is the combat wrestling version.
According to the techniques and methodology used, the wrestling is divided in four types. Bhimaseni, Hanumanthi, Jambuvanthi, and Jarasandhi.
- Hanumanti : Hanumanthi type concentrates on the technical superiority of the wrestler and here superior skill will help one to beat an opponent of greater strength.
- Jambuvanti : Jambuvanthi wrestling uses locks and holds to force the opponent into submission.
- Jarasandhi : Jarasandhi is the most lethal form among the above as it concentrates in breaking of the limbs and joints.
- Bhimaseni : Bhimaseni wrestling stresses on the acquiring of strength and its use. Most suitable for persons of huge build and strength.
References
- ^ Alter, Joseph S. (1992b). The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North India. Berkeley: University of California Press.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Alter, Joseph S. (1992a). "the sannyasi and the Indian wrestler: the anatomy of a relationship". American Ethnologist. 19 (2): 317–336. ISSN 00940496.
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