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The [[Indian subcontinent]] is home to a variety of fighting styles. They are collectively referred to in [[Sanskrit]] as '''dhanurveda''' (from ''dhanus'' and ''veda'' meaning bow and knowledge respectively) which is the term for the "science of archery" in [[Puranas|Puranic]] literature, later applied to [[martial arts]] in general.<ref>{{cite book |last=Luijendijk |first=D.H. |title=Kalarippayat: The Essence and Structure of an Indian Martial Art |year=2008 |publisher=Oprat (LuLu.com) |isbn=1581604807}}</ref> The [[Vishnu Purana]] text describes dhanurveda as one of the traditional eighteen branches of knowledge.<ref name=Zarrilli1>Zarrilli, Phillip B. [http://www.spa.ex.ac.uk/drama/staff/kalari/power.html A South Indian Martial Art and the Yoga and Ayurvedic Paradigms.] [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]].</ref>
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Fighting arts from the [[Indian subcontinent]] are diverse in nature and vary according to region and time of origin. For example, a number of ancient [[Dravidian martial arts]] were developed in [[South India]] including [[Kuttu Varisai]] (empty hand combat), [[malyutham]] and [[Varma Kalai]] (the art of vital points) in [[Tamil Nadu]], as well as [[kalaripayat]] (way of the arena) and [[adithada]] (attack and defend) in [[Kerala]].<ref>Luijendijk, D.H. (2005) Kalarippayat: India's Ancient Martial Art, Paladin Press, ISBN 1-58160-480-7</ref> Some of the older traditions include the organised martial systems practiced by the [[kshatriya]] warrior caste of [[Hinduism]]. These systems include armed and unarmed combat, and aspects such as meditation and mental conditioning.
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The importance of [[martial arts]] in [[culture of India|Indian culture]] is visible in the many ancient [[Hindu temple]]s which have statues of deities and warriors in various combat postures. The theories behind [[yoga]], [[ayurveda]] and [[tantra]], such as [[kundalini]] (coiled energy), [[prana]] (life energy), nadi (meridians), [[chakra]] (energy points) and [[marmam]] (pressure points), are also present in [[India]]n fighting systems.{{Fact|date=February 2008}}
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===Antiquity (pre-Gupta)===
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[[Image:JasmineSimhalan-kalaripayatt-silambam.gif|thumb|[[Jasmine Simhalan]] demonstrating [[kalaripayat]] and [[silambam]].]][[Indian epic poetry|Indian epics]] contain accounts of combat, describing warriors such as [[Bhima]]. The [[Mahabharata]] describes a prolonged battle between [[Arjuna]] and [[Karna]] using bows, swords, trees, rocks and fists.<ref name=Zarrilli1/> Another unarmed battle in the Mahabharata describes two fighters boxing with clenched fists and fighting with kicks, finger strikes, knee strikes and headbutts.<ref>[http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m04/m04013.htm Section XIII: ''Samayapalana Parva''], Book 4: ''Virata Parva'', ''[[Mahabharata]]''.</ref> Stories describing [[Krishna]] report that he sometimes engaged in wrestling matches where he used knee strikes to the chest, punches to the head, hair pulling, and strangleholds.<ref name=Svinth/> Based on such accounts, Svinth (2002) traces press ups and squats used by [[India]]n wrestlers to the pre-classical era.<ref name=Svinth/>
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Around the 3rd century BC [[Patanjali]] wrote the [[Yoga Sutras of Patanjali|Yoga Sutras]], which taught how to meditate single-mindedly on points located inside one's body which was used in later [[martial arts]], while various [[mudra]] (finger movements) were taught in [[Yogacara]] [[Buddhism]]. These [[yoga]] elements, as well as finger movements in the ''nata'' dances, were later incorporated into combat forms.<ref name=Svinth/>{{Fact|date=December 2008}}
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The word [[kalari]] is mentioned in [[Sangam literature]] from the 2nd century BC. The [[Akananuru]] and [[Purananuru]] describe the [[martial arts]] of [[Ancient Tamil country|ancient Tamilakkam]] including forms of one-to-one combat, and the use of spears, swords, shields, bows and [[silambam]]. The word "kalari" appears in the ''Puram'' <ref>verses 225, 237, 245, 356</ref> and ''Akam'' <ref>verses 34, 231, 293</ref> to describe both a battlefield and combat arena.{{Fact|date=December 2008}}
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The references to "Silappadikkaram" in Sangam literature dating back to the 2nd century refer to the sale of [[silambam]] staves, swords, pearls and armor to foreign traders{{Fact|date=December 2008}}. The [[silambam]] staff was one of the weapons in great demand with the visitors.<ref name=Raj>{{cite book |last=Raj|first=J. David Manuel |title=The Origin and the Historical Development of Silambam Fencing: An Ancient Self-Defence Sport of India |year=1977 |publisher=College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Univ. of Oregon |location=Oregon |pages=44, 50, & 83}}</ref><ref name=Sports>{{cite book |last=Sports Authority of India|first= |title=Indigenous Games and Martial Arts of India |year=1987 |publisher=Sports Authority of India |location=New Delhi|pages=91 & 94}}</ref>
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References to fighting arts are found in early [[Buddhist texts]]. The [[Lotus Sutra]] (ca. 1st century AD) refers to a boxing art while speaking to [[Manjusri]].<ref name=Haines>Bruce A. Haines (1995). ''Karate's History and Traditions'' (p. 23-25). Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 0-8048-1947-5.</ref> It also categorized combat techniques as joint locks, fist strikes, grapples and throws.<ref>[http://www.uta.edu/student_orgs/umaa/htmlDocs/history.html University Martial Arts Association. History of Taekwondo.]</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=February 2008}} The [[Lotus Sutra]] also referred to a [[martial art]] with dance-like movements called ''Nara''.<ref>[http://home.maine.rr.com/poiuyt/history.html Steinwachs, Tim.History of Karate.]</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=February 2008}} Another early [[Buddhist]] [[sutra]] called ''Hongyo-kyo'' describes a "strength contest" between Gautama Buddha's half-brother [[Nanda (Buddhism)|Prince Nanda]] and his cousin [[Devadatta]].<ref name=Haines/> Other stories say that Siddhartha Gautama was a champion of swordplay, wrestling and archery before becoming the [[Buddha]].<ref name=Svinth/>
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While some authors contend that the 4th century B.C. invasion of the borders of India by Alexander the Great laid the foundation of Indian martial arts by dispersing pankration techniques throughout the subcontinent, this is debatable.<ref>{{Citation |last=Arvanitis |first=Jim |year=2003 |title=Pankration}}.</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Todd |first=Tank | last2=Webb | first2=James |year=2005 |title=Military Combative Masters of the 20th Century}}.</ref> Although a few notable figures, such as Tatsuo Suzuki, [[Hirokazu Kanazawa]], and Masutasu Oyama have pointed out the influence of pankration on Indian martial arts,<ref>[http://pic1.piczo.com/extremepankration/?g=13802396&cr=1 History and background of Pankration]</ref> none of these men have any particular qualification for speaking about the history of India or its martial arts {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. This hypothesis is not proven but simply provides a much desired western genesis for Asian martial arts {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. It could just as easily be argued that Alexander the Great's men absorbed martial information from India, the land where they were ultimately defeated {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. The corridor that was conquered by Alexander the Great is generally devoid of explicit combat traditions so it seems unlikely that Indian martial arts originated there {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. Ideas and technologies of the ancient world generally spread from a node and dissipated in popularity and familiarity the further they spread from that node {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. If Macedonia was the node for the martial arts then they were ignored by 2000&nbsp;km of civilization between Greece and Persia {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. India has martial arts, hard evidence proves that martial arts were practiced there for a very long time, and other contiguous regions have explicitly credited India as the originator of their martial arts {{Fact|date=December 2008}}. Conjecturing that Greece had an unprovable impact on the fighting traditions of the oldest surviving culture on the planet is contrary to logic.<ref>[http://www.silambamboo.com] {{Fact|date=December 2008}}</ref>
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===Classical period (3rd to 9th centuries)===
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Like other branches of [[Sanskrit literature]], treatises on [[martial arts]] become more systematic in the course of the 1st millennium AD. [[Vajra Mushti]], a grappling style, is mentioned in sources of the early centuries CE.<ref name=Haines/> [[India]]n military accounts of the [[Gupta Empire]] (c. 240-480) identified over 130 different classes of weapons. The [[Kama Sutra]] written by [[Vātsyāyana]] enjoined women to regularly "practice with sword, single-stick, quarterstaff, and bow and arrow". Around this time, [[Tantra|tantric]] philosophers developed important metaphysical concepts such as [[kundalini]], [[chakra]], and [[mantra]].<ref name=Svinth/>
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The [[Sushruta Samhita]] (c. 4th century) identifies 107 vital points on the human body<ref>G. D. Singhal, L. V. Guru (1973). ''Anatomical and Obstetrical Considerations in Ancient Indian Surgery Based on Sarira-Sthana of Susruta Samhita''.</ref> of which 64 were classified as being lethal if properly struck with a fist or stick.<ref name=Svinth/> Sushruta's work formed the basis of the medical discipline [[ayurveda]] which was taught alongside various Indian martial arts, especially those that had an emphasis on vital points such as [[Varma Kalai]] and marma adi.<ref name=Svinth/> With numerous other scattered references to vital points in Vedic and epic sources, it is certain that [[India]]'s early fighters knew and practiced attacking or defending vital points.<ref name=Zarrilli1992/>
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[[Martial arts]] were not exclusive to the [[kshatriya]] caste, though the warrior class used them more extensively. The 8th century text ''Kuvalaymala'' by Udyotanasuri recorded fighting techniques being taught at ''ghatika'' and ''salad'' educational institutions, where [[Brahmin]] students from throughout the subcontinent (particularly from [[South India]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Bengal]]) "were learning and practicing archery, fighting with sword and shield, with daggers, sticks, lances, and with fists, and in duels (niuddham)".<ref name=Zarrilli1/>
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The earliest extant manual of dhanur veda is in the [[Agni Purana]] (c. 8th century),<ref name=Zarrilli1992>{{cite journal |author=Zarrilli, Phillip B. |year=1992 |title=[http://www.spa.ex.ac.uk/drama/staff/kalari/healharm.html To Heal and/or To Harm: The Vital Spots (Marmmam/Varmam) in Two South Indian Martial Traditions] Part I: Focus on Kerala's Kalarippayattu |journal=Journal of Asian Martial Arts |volume=1 |issue=1 }}</ref> which contains several chapters giving descriptions and instructions on fighting techniques, with reference to earlier [[sutra]]s about dhanur veda dating back centuries earlier.<ref>P. C. Chakravarti (1972). ''The art of warfare in ancient India''. Delhi.</ref> It described how to improve a warrior's individual prowess and kill enemies using various different methods in warfare whether they went to war in chariots, horses, [[elephants]] or on foot. Foot methods were subdivided into armed combat and unarmed combat.<ref name=Svinth>J. R. Svinth (2002). [http://ejmas.com/kronos A Chronological History of the Martial Arts and Combative Sports.] ''Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences''.</ref> The former included the bow and arrow, the sword, spear, noose, armour, iron dart, club, battle axe, [[chakram]] and [[trishula|trident]].<ref name=Zarrilli1/> The latter included [[malla-yuddha|wrestling]], knee strikes, punching and kicking methods.<ref name=Svinth/>
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Around 630, King [[Narasimhavarman]] of the [[Pallava dynasty]] commissioned dozens of granite sculptures showing unarmed fighters disarming armed opponents. These may have shown an early form of [[Varma Kalai|varma adi]], a [[Dravidian martial art]] that allowed kicking, kneeing, elbowing and punching to the head and chest, but prohibited blows below the waist. This is similar to the style described in the ''Agni Purana''.<ref name=Svinth/>
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===Middle Ages (10th to 15th centuries)===
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Organised [[martial arts]] in ancient [[India]] included [[malla-yuddha]], a form of combat [[wrestling]] codified into four forms,<ref>[http://www.kathinayoga.com/KalariWorld/Articles/other_article3.html R.Venkatachalam (September 1999). Mallayuddha.]</ref> The ''Malla Purana'' (ca. 13th century) is the earliest treatise discussing the techniques of [[malla-yuddha]]. Other old styles like [[Varma Kalai|varma ati]],<ref name=Svinth/> and [[kalaripayat]] had developed into their present forms by the 11th century, during an extended period of warfare between the [[Chera dynasty|Chera]] and [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] dynasties.<ref name=Zarrilli1998>{{cite book |last=Zarrilli |first=Phillip B. |title=When the Body Becomes All Eyes: Paradigms, Discourses and Practices of Power in Kalarippayattu, a South Indian Martial Art |year=1998 |publisher=Oxford University Press |location=Oxford}}</ref>
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===Mughal era (1526 to 1857)===
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After a series of victories, the Muslim conqueror [[Babur]] established [[Mughal]] rule in [[North India]] during the 16th century. The [[Mughal]]s, Persians of [[Mongol]] descent, practiced martial techniques such as wrestling and mounted archery. By combining indigenous [[malla-yuddha]] with Turkic and [[Mongolian wrestling]] they created the grappling style [[pehlwani]] which has remained popular until today, particularly among Muslims. One of the [[Mughal]]s' most enduring legacies on Indian martial arts was their introduction of the Persian-influenced [[talwar]] (scimitar). Although curved blades had been used in [[India]] since ancient times, the straight [[khanda (sword)|khanda]] (double-edge sword) had enjoyed greater popularity until then.
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Indian martial arts underwent a period of decline after the introduction of firearms and especially after the full establishment of British colonial rule in the 19th century.<ref name=Zarrilli1992/> More European modes of organizing police, armies and governmental institutions, and the increasing use of firearms, gradually eroded the need for traditional combat training associated with caste-specific duties.<ref name=Zarrilli1998/> The British colonial government banned [[kalaripayat]] in 1804 in response to a series of revolts.<ref>{{cite book |last=Luijendijk |first=D.H. |title=Kalarippayat: India's Ancient Martial Art |url=http://www.martialartssupermarket.com/index.cfm?action=showProd&subid=1083 |year=2005 |publisher=Paladin Press |location=Boulder |isbn=1581604807}}</ref>{{Verify source|date=February 2008}}<!--This reference cites the entry for a book in an online book catalog, not the book itself--> The resurgence of public interest in [[kalaripayat]] began in the 1920s in Tellicherry as part of a wave of rediscovery of the traditional arts throughout [[South India]] which characterized the growing reaction against British colonial rule.<ref name=Zarrilli1998/> Since then, other regional styles were subsequently revived such as [[silambam]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[Thang-Ta]] in [[Manipur]].
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According to P C Chakravati in The Art of War in Ancient India, [[India]]n armies used standard weapons such as wooden or metal tipped spears, swords, thatched [[bamboo]] shields, wooden shields, metal shields, axes, short bows and long bows in warfare as early as the invasion of India by the forces of Alexander of Macedon, and these weapons are all mentioned in even earlier native texts{{Specify|date=February 2008}}. Some troops in ancient times wore personal armor, but the majority did not until medieval times. Over time, weaponry evolved and India became famed for its flexible [[wootz]] steel. Armed forces were largely standardised and it is unclear if regular infantry were trained in any recognisable martial system other than standard military drills. Fighters coming from the warrior [[jati]] employed unique weapons such as the [[katar]] (gauntlet dagger), [[pata (weapon)|pata]] and [[urumi]] (flexible sword).
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The [[khanda (sword)|khanda]] was the preferred weapon of the [[kshatriya]] in [[North India]] and was usually paired with a shield. Single-edge swords resembling the [[Mongolia]]n sabre had also been used throughout [[India]] from antiquity. They were often wielded in pairs and some even curved toward the cutting side like a sickle. Invasions in the 13th century from the porous northwestern mountain passes bordering on Southwest and [[Central Asia]] brought into India weapons such as the curved [[talwar]]. Through the influence of the [[Mughal]] conquerors, the [[talwar]] surpassed the native [[khanda (sword)|khanda]] in popularity.
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[[India]] has influenced various other [[Asian martial arts]], particularly within the [[Indian cultural sphere]] (countries outside [[India]] influenced by [[Culture of India|Indian culture]] and religion) of [[Southeast Asia]]. Examples include Indon-Malay [[silat]],<ref>Draeger, Donn F. (1992). ''Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia''. pg 23. Tuttle Publishing</ref> Burmese [[banshay]], [[naban]] and [[bando]],<ref>Draeger, Donn F. (1981). Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts pg 155. Kodansha International.</ref> Filipino [[escrima]] and [[filipino martial arts|kali]],<ref>Mark V. Wiley (1994). ''Filipino Martial Arts: Serrada Escrima'' pg21. Tuttle Publishing</ref> Thai [[Krabi Krabong]]<ref>Draeger, Donn F. (1981). Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts. Kodansha International.</ref> and Cambodian [[bokator]]. Indian martial arts also influenced the various forms of [[indochina|Indochinese]] kickboxing, namely [[Muay Thai]] from [[Thailand]],<ref>Draeger, Donn F. (1981). Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts. Kodansha International.</ref> [[tomoi]] from [[Malaysia]], [[lao boxing|Muay Lao]] from [[Laos]], [[Pradal Serey]] from [[Cambodia]] and [[lethwei]] from [[Myanmar]]<ref>Draeger, Donn F. (1981). Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts. Kodansha International.</ref>.
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Doshin So, the founder of [[Shorinji Kempo]], was convinced that a [[Shaolin temple]] wall painting depicted [[Han people|Chinese]] and [[India]]n monks practicing [[martial arts]] together for spiritual edification.<ref>{{cite book |last=Cox |first=Rupert A. |title=Zen Arts: An Anthropological Study of the Culture of Anesthetics Form in Japan |year=2003 |publisher=RoutledgeCurzon in association with the [[Royal Asiatic Society|Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland]] |isbn=0700714758 |page=157}}</ref><ref>[http://www.uwesu.net/shorinji/hist.shtml UWE Shorinji Kempo club] Since his first visit to the [[Shaolin temple]], [[Doshin So]] had been impressed with the wall paintings which depicted [[India]]n and [[China|Chinese]] monks training and enjoying themselves together. This method of training together stood in contrast to his own training, and he developed the idea that training should be a collaboration between partner, for the purpose of mutual progress. In [[Japanese language|Japanese]] this concept is expressed as ''otagai renshu'' (training for each other) or ''jita kyoraku'' (enjoying things with other people).</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=February 2008}}
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The ancient Tamil kingdoms were instrumental in spreading [[silambam]] throughout [[Southeast Asia]]. During the 18th and the 19th centuries [[silambam]] was much more prevalent in [[Southeast Asia]] than in [[India]], where it was banned by the British government.<ref>Crego, Robert (2003). ''Sports and Games of the 18th and 19th Centuries'' pg 32. Greenwood Press</ref> It is still practiced by the [[South India]]n communities of [[Malaysia]] today.
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[[India]] has also influenced fighting styles from outside [[Asia]], like Portuguese [[jogo do pau]].<ref>[http://ejmas.com/jmanly/articles/2003/jmanlyart_wolfcosta_0203.htm Jogo do Pau: Origins and Evolution (February 2003). Excerpted from O JOGO DO PAU, Origens e evolução by Nuno Curvello Russo. Originally published in Os Portugueses e o Mundo, Conferência Internacional, VI Volume, "Artes, Arqueologia e Etnografia." Translated by Tony Wolf and Gonçalo Costa]</ref><ref>[http://home.dbio.uevora.pt/~oliveira/Jogo_Pau/J_Pau.htm Jogo Do Pau]</ref>
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The practice of swinging [[Indian clubs]] was first introduced to England by British soldiers who had studied the discipline while stationed in India during the 19th century. The Indian clubs were used by military cadets and appeared as a gymnastic event in the [[gymnastics at the 1904 Summer Olympics|1904 Olympics]]. Gymnasiums were built just to cater to club exercise groups.
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<ref>[http://ejmas.com/pt/ptart_lewis_1101.htm ''Exercises with Clubs'', by Dio Lewis, M.D., 1862]</ref><ref>[http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Kehoe/kehoe-intro.htm ''Indian Club Exercise'', by Sim D. Kehoe, 1866]</ref><ref>[http://ejmas.com/pt/dandfclub.html Indian Club Exercises from ''Athletic Sports for Boys'', by Dick and Fitzgerald, 1866]</ref><ref>[http://ejmas.com/pt/ptart_dick_0101.htm ''Dick's Indian-Club Exercises'', 1887]</ref><ref>[http://ejmas.com/pt/ptart_ymca_0401.htm ''Gymnastic Nomenclature for Apparatus and Indian Club Movements'', 1949]</ref><ref>[http://www.dolfzine.us/page654.htm ''The Clubbell: The Indian Club Reappears'', 2003]</ref>
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Russian officials travelled to India, under the employ of [[NKVD]] physical training center, ''"[[Dynamo (sports society)|Dinamo]]"'', to observe its native martial arts. V.A. Spiridinov was assigned to [[Mongolia]], [[China]] and [[India]] to research the [[Mongol]]-[[Vedic period|Vedic]] martial arts.<ref>Todd, Geoff (2006). ''Military Combative Masters of the 20th Century'' pg 150. ISBN 1411661966 </ref> The collection of techniques from martial arts of various countries - including India - formed the basis of the Russian martial art [[Sambo (martial art)|Sambo]].
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The Indian wrestling form of [[pehlwani]] became prominent in western [[catch wrestling]] tournaments<ref>[http://ejmas.com/jalt/jaltart_noble_0502.htm The Lion of the Punjab - Gama in England, 1910 By Graham Noble]</ref><ref>[http://www.ejmas.com/jalt/jaltart_noble_0602.htm The Lion of the Punjab - Part II: Stanislaus Zbyszko By Graham Noble]</ref><ref>[http://www.ejmas.com/jalt/jaltart_noble_0702.htm The Lion of the Punjab - Part III: London, 1910 By Graham Noble]</ref><ref>[http://www.ejmas.com/jalt/jaltart_noble_0802.htm The Lion of the Punjab - Part IV: Aftermath by Graham Noble] </ref><ref>[http://bod.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/6/2/45 Subaltern Bodies and Nationalist Physiques: Gama the Great and the Heroics of Indian Wrestling by Joseph Alter, Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA] </ref> and [[Karl Istaz]] applied the training methods of Indian pehlwans to shoot wrestling; this philosophy was later passed on to several of his students.<ref>[http://www.scientificwrestling.com/public/91.cfm?sd=2 Shannon, Jake. ''My Christmas with Karl Gotch''. Lion's Share Ventures]</ref><ref>[http://www.scientificwrestling.com/public/180.cfm?sd=2 Laren Grey Umphlett (2007). ''Victory goes over a bridge''. Lion's Share Ventures.]</ref><ref>Karter, Karon, [[Guy Mezger|Mezger, Guy]] (2000). ''The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing'' pg 163. Alpha Books</ref>
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In addition, modern styles such as [[Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] credit [[India]] as a founding influence on their fighting principles.<ref name=Machado>[http://www.carlosmachado.net/machado/history.jsp Origins of Jiu-Jitsu at Carlosmachado.net]</ref><ref name=Royler>[http://www.royler.com.br/historia.shtml Historia do Jiu-Jitsu at Royler Gracie's official website]</ref><ref name=Rickson>[http://www.rickson.com/history.htm History of Jiu-Jitsu :Rickson Gracie Official website]</ref><ref>[http://www.graciemiami.com/history.htm Official Gracie Miami Websites: History of BJJ]</ref><ref>[http://www.ibjjf.org/jjh.htm The History of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Official International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Website]</ref><ref>[http://www.floridajiujitsufed.com/history.htm The beginning: Official Florida Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Website]</ref>
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www.kalariworld.com
*Martialyogarts [http://www.kbiindia.com]Indian Institute Of Martial Arts [http://www.aibkf.com]

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*[http://www.indianmartialarts.in/ INDIAN MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY] Indian Martial Arts Academy is an institute that gives courses in the various TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS of India like Kalaripayat (Northern (Vadakkan) and Southern (Thekkan)), Kuthu Varisai/Kuttu Varisai (Tamil Nadu Warfare Martial Art), Mei Abhyasam, Silambam, Varma Kalai, Marma Vidhya, Ghusthi, Kalari Marma Massage Treatment and Courses. We are providing different Packages and Courses in all the above mentioned arts as per the requirement of the attendants of our courses.
*[http://silambamboo.com]
*[http://silambamindia.com All India Silambam Federation of India]
*[http://www.enskalari.org.in/ ENS KALARI] A unqiue mixture of southern(thekkan) and northern(vadakkan) [[kalaripayat]] can be experienced at the ENS kalari, nettoor, ernakulam, kerala, India.

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