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Generally the Indian wrestling can be divided into two categories. The malla krida and the mallayuddha. Malla krida is the sports version while mallayuddha is the real lethal one. According to the techniques and methodology used, the wrestling is of four types. Bhimaseni, Hanumanthee, Jambuvanthee, and Jarasandhee. |
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Mallayuddha is differentiated in four types of styles depending on the methods and forms of fighting skills used. Namely, |
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* ''Hanumanti'' : Hanumanthee type concentrates on the technical superiority of the wrestler and here superior skill will help one to beat an opponent of greater strength. |
* ''Hanumanti'' : Hanumanthee type concentrates on the technical superiority of the wrestler and here superior skill will help one to beat an opponent of greater strength. |
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* ''Jambuvanti'' : Jambuvanthee wrestling uses locks and holds to force the opponent into submission. |
* ''Jambuvanti'' : Jambuvanthee wrestling uses locks and holds to force the opponent into submission. |
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* ''Jarasandhi'' : Jarasandhee is the most lethal form among the above as it concentrates in breaking of the limbs and joints. |
* ''Jarasandhi'' : Jarasandhee is the most lethal form among the above as it concentrates in breaking of the limbs and joints. |
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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 |
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Revision as of 12:05, 8 September 2006
Malla-Yuddha, literally means fighter war. Malla meaning ‘fighter. Yuddha meaning 'war'. Joseph Alter offers "wrestling combat" as a literal translation.[1] An alternative translation is "fighter war".
Types of Mallayuddha
Generally the Indian wrestling can be divided into two categories. The malla krida and the mallayuddha. Malla krida is the sports version while mallayuddha is the real lethal one. According to the techniques and methodology used, the wrestling is of four types. Bhimaseni, Hanumanthee, Jambuvanthee, and Jarasandhee.
- Hanumanti : Hanumanthee type concentrates on the technical superiority of the wrestler and here superior skill will help one to beat an opponent of greater strength.
- Jambuvanti : Jambuvanthee wrestling uses locks and holds to force the opponent into submission.
- Jarasandhi : Jarasandhee 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
Notes
- ^ Alter 1992:1
References
Alter, Joseph S. (1992). The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North India. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-07697.
www.kalariworld.com
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