Khridoli

Khridoli (Xridoli, Georgian: ხრიდოლი) is a traditional Georgian martial art, which includes fighting with bare hands and different types of weapons.

Georgian wrestling and boxing was a major contributing factor for the creation of the Russian Sambo.^{[citation needed]}

Revival

Since the 1980s, several groups initiated a revival of Georgian martial arts from various sources, including practical study and folk memory. In 1989, a Georgian Martial Arts Department was created at the Rustaveli Society.^{[citation needed]} In 1990, the Federation of Georgian Martial Arts - Khridoli was formed.^{[citation needed]}

The first president was Levan Kikaleishvili, the Head of the Hall - Kakhaber Zarnadze, consultants - Alexander Dorsavelidze, Guram Kajaia. Many old and new groups working with the same goal started joining the Federation: Nikolz Abazadze, David Abazadze, Vaso Kakhutashvili, (club Chauki); Nodar Lursmanashvili(club Tori); Nukri Mchedlishvili, Lado Metskhvarishvili, Manuchar Beselia(club Iberieli Mglebi); Zura Chachanidze, Giorgi Kokoshashvili(club Khogais Mindi); David Alania, Paata Ochigava (club Kiborji - later it was renamed to Kolkha); Giorgi Ambardanishvii(club Dzlevai); Bakhva Chabukiani (club Dahkari); David Gulbani(club Lemi); Archil Gogoladze(club Kartli). Later, the Federation members opened additional clubs: club Davitiani in Kutaisi by Nika Chachava; club Samtskhe in Akhaltsikhe and Adigeni by Zaza Chilingarashvili; club Odishi in Senaki bu Zaal kantartia.^{[citation needed]}

In the promotion of Khridoli, a significant role was played by the former leaders of the Federation. Namely, Tengiz Shervashidze, Koba Chumburidze and Zurab Lejava, as well as, Vice President Zurab Kakhabrishvili and consultant Givi Kakhabrishvili.

Styles

• Chidaoba
• Parikaoba
• Krivi

Sport

• Lelo burti
• Lakhti
• Kechnaoba
• Chidaoba

External links

• http://www.mtavari.ge
• http://khridoli.ge
• Georgian Martial Arts
• Video of Khridoli in action
• Video that includes some Khridoli
• Khridoli "Krivi" Georgian Boxing -Niko Abazadze in Bronx, NY
• Geaorian Weapons and Weaponsmith