Africa : are there any African martial arts systems?

[AfriKing]

Capoeria is a martial arts that West African slaves brought to Brazil that's still practiced there today.Stic_Man from Dead_Prez practices a Yoruba martial arts called Ille-Ijala which means 'the training of the spiritual warrior' that involves a lot with sticks.

 

[Isaiah]

AfriKing, you sure that's not Central Africa(Angola-Kongo), as opposed to West(Nigeria)? The Braziliams have a tremendous relationship with Angola, perhaps, because of the Portuguese connection - ironically...(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

 

[pdiane]

yes, "Quilombo" was a good film.
I've just found it on amazon along with Xica.

Yes Jamesfromphilly, something we agree on. It's wonderful thing!!!!

Peace and Love.

 

[Therious]

ancient nubian wrestling is credited to be the origins of ancient martial arts. the nubians first settled the asian regions china ect, then lost their land to the mongolians. the asians put their own philosophy behind the art. their is one man who was credited with this style of self defense and introducing it to the asians-bodhidharma, he was from the ancient black (nubian) civilization in india known as the dravidians.

check this link...


http://motherofhumanity.com/Nijart Webs/archives article 1.htm