Let's Explore The Wide World of Black Martial Arts Disciplines

[KyokushinKarateMan]

Firstly, I want to state that I am neither responsible for the research that went into finding this information or these styles, nor do I bear any credit for organizing this list.

However, I myself have tried to add picture/video examples of as many of the styles as I could find, as that was not included in the list that I found. And what a great find this list was. I hope everyone finds it as intriguing and fulfilling as I do.

Neo-African Styles - Styles that aren’t native or traditional to Africa, but were developed recently from African martial art techniques and principles.

-Afrikan Kimarekani Kutia Kivuli Ngumi
African-American Shadow Boxing. Derived from Kwa Asilia Avita Sanaa. Used as somewhat a Revival for its predesescor and as tribute and as rembrence of the enslaved Africans

-AKERU
is a program opened as a workshop to teach African. It is based on Afro-Brazilian Dance, martial arts, culture, discipline, and philosphy.

Spoiler: AKERU

-Kamau Njia
Kamau Njia, which means “Way of the Silent Warrior” in Swahili, is based on instinctive movement, practical concepts, and sound principles. This is coupled with the ability to develop skills from an individual’s natural defensive and offensive movements. These skills are thoroughly enhanced through "real time" training scenarios against grabs, strikes, weapons, and ground attacks. Through these training scenarios, students are better prepared to function during the pressure and distress of violent attacks. Derived from a variety of martial arts methods. These include Ju Jitsu, Aiki Jitsu, Kempo, Boxing, Vee Jitsu, Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics, Filipino/Indonesian Martial Arts and African Dance.

Spoiler: KAMAU NJIA

 

[KyokushinKarateMan]

-Kiungo Cha Mkono
(a.k.a. "Shackle Hands" and "The Shackle Hand Style") is an art developed by Master Nganga Mfundishi Tolo-Naa from traditional African arts. The hands are linked together based on the concept that two hands are better than one. It is also symbolic of Africans in slavery. It takes traditional blocks and strikes and combines into one action. This defense can be practical in application, but it is more flashy than anything. There are three levels, 1) hands joined at the wrist, 2) hands are separated, and 3) hands are crossed as the Egyptians are often depicted. The last being the highest level and symbolizes spiritual cultivation.

Spoiler: KIUNGO CHA MKONO

Kupigana Ngumi- Known as the "Essence of African Martial Arts," Kupigana Ngumi is a comprehensive term that is inclusive of all Afrikan Martial Arts systems. Recognized for its rhythmic dance like movements, Kupigana Ngumi was founded in the 60's by Shaha Mfundishi Massi and Nganga Mfundishi Taloo-Naa. Kupigana Ngumi Is a complete system designed around four areas of training they are: Cultural, Emotional, Mental and Fitness.

Spoiler: KUPIGANA NGUMI

Mshindi Vita Saana- "Mshindi Vita Saana" is Kiswahili for "Champion War Art" or Victor('s) War Art. Mshindi Vita Saana is a system of self defense developed for and by people of African descent (African Americans.) Using an African frame of reference, Mshindi Vita Saana approaches self defense using rhythm, strategy, coordination and agility to highlight traditional and contemporary movements. At its core, Mshindi Vita Saana reflects the graceful elaborate polyrhythms found in African dance and music.

Spoiler: MSHINDI VITA SAANA

 

[KyokushinKarateMan]

African Martial Arts- These arts are native to Africa

Algeria
-El Matreg
A North African martial art most commonly practiced as entertainment in Algeria. In this, two players fight using long sticks – the idea is to score points by outwitting and out-maneuvering your opponent.

Angola
-Bassula
This Angolan art's sole purpose is to immobilize the opponent. However, because of the high risk of injury, the modern objective is to only knock them down. A predecessor of Capoeira.

Spoiler: BASSULA

-Gabetula
An Angolan art that supposedly involved punching that later contributed to the art of Capoeira.
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO)

-Kamangula
An Angolan martial art and predecessor of Capoeira, this art is much like modern Slap Boxing, it consists of bash your opponent open-handed

Spoiler: KAMANGULA

-N'gola
(or N’golo) An Angolan ritual martial art (used by the Bantu and Mucupis peoples) in which two males would fight in order to win a bride presented by the parents of the girl. The fight uses both hands and feet all to knock the opponent down. The winner would prove his bravery in order to recieve his wife. A predecessor of Capoeira.

Spoiler: N'GOLA

-Njinga
An Angolan art that later contributed to the art of Capoeira.
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO)

(5 Arts okay Angola I see yall )

 

[KyokushinKarateMan]

Congo
-Gwindulumutu
a head bashing style of martial arts from Congo
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO) really wanted to see that one smh

-Kipura
A martial art of Congo in which the fighting techniques are based on that of a rooster's. Believed to be an predecessor of Capoeira.

Spoiler: KIPURA

-Mousondi
a Martial art that later lead to the development of Kalenda.
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO)

 

[KyokushinKarateMan]

Egypt
-Aha
(a.k.a. Kemetic Aha, Ahah, Kemet Mariama) Aha is a tricky form of boxing and grappling practiced by the Kemites. According to some sorces, it was practiced exclusively by Kemetic priests.

Spoiler: AHA

-Hikuta
An ancient Egyptian boxing art still used today. The basis for Hikuta is the ancient art of Kuta. Today Hikuta is used for very modern reasons, mostly the defeat of criminals.
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO)

-Kuta
Kuta was initially developed by the bodyguards of the ancient Pharoahs in Egypt as the most efficient and effective way to defend their king. Kuta remained top secret amongst the Asian rulers for over a thousand years until military soldiers found out the secrets. Today Kuta is the basis for the art of Hikuta

Spoiler: HIKUTA

I could not find a video exhibiting the Art through Black instructors, but this instructor seems valid and respectful of the Art, and does take the time to acknowledge it is from Egypt.

-Naboot/Tahteeb
Supposedly almost the same as Tahteeb, except that the fighters use longer staffs. *NOTE: Other sources say Naboot isn’t a martial art, but the name of the staff used in Tahteeb.

Spoiler: TAHTEEB

-Nubian Wrestling
Nuba wrestling, practiced for over 3,000 years, is one of the oldest forms of this ancient sport. The earliest known portrayal of Nubian wrestlers is found on a wall painting from the tomb of Tyanen, an Egyptian officer who died in 1410 B.C. While it is known that Egyptians recruited Nubian archers into their army, maybe this picture implies that Nubian wrestlers were also highly valued by the Egyptians. "Nubian" is a common term the Egyptians used to describe all brown- and black-skinned people living to the south. After studying the various wall paintings depicting Nubian wrestlers and comparing them to the myriad tribes in what is now modern-day Sudan, archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians have determined that the Nubas of southern Kordofan are most likely the descendants of the ancient Nubian wrestlers. Ancient Greek wrestling and Nuba wrestling are similar in style—the wrestlers are nude and score by takedowns (not pinning). These wrestlers can use their entire body, but modern Greco-Roman-style wrestling allows the competitors to use only their upper bodies for takedowns. Nuba wrestling, however, most likely predates Greek wrestling by several hundred years and has remained essentially unchanged for millennia.

Spoiler: NUBIAN/NUBA WRESTLING

- Sebekkah
A native grappling art of Egypt. According to one of our MartialTalk posters, Sebekkah requires much waist power in its movements.

Spoiler: SEBEKKAH

This is all I could find

-Tahteeb
Tahteeb is played mostly in the Northern regions of Egypt by tuff men young and old who enjoy the challenge of a good fight, also it is a great way to show machismo and rack up potential brides. Like Surma stickfighting of southern Sudan, Tahteeb is played only by men and can get very bloody when two opponents do not particularly like one another. When Tahteeb is played nicely one man will attack and the other will only defend and then vice versa, but when men do not like each other and they play together suddenly the rules change and the real rules are announced, there are no rules. Due to the fullcontact aspect of Tahteeb, parrying and blocking are essentials to survival when playing the game, striking is the norm and joint locking is almost unheard off.
(SEE NABOOT ABOVE)

-Ta-Merrian
An Egyptian martial art that is based on totem animal movements and spirit dances.
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO)

 

[KyokushinKarateMan]

Eritrea
-Testa
Testa, or Riesy, is a brutal Eritrean headbutting art. It may also include kicks, hand strikes, parries, grabs, etc. Hand, foot, and grabbing techniques are very intricate and are solely used in order to strike the opponent with the “Big Knuckle”, or head. A Testaman may even bite the opponent’s windpipe or groin out of pure desperation.

Spoiler: ERITREA

I am not responsible for the music in first video. Classic, though.

Ethiopia
-Dula Meketa
the stick fighting art of the Oromo people of Ethiopia

Spoiler: DULA MEKETA

Closest thing that came up:

-Re-Efi-Areh-Ehsee
An Ethiopian martial art that is used as a way to convey cultural identity through a fighting system.
(COULD NOT FIND VIDEO)

-Surma
or Donga Stick Fighting, is a test of nerves and brute strength. The Donga of Ethiopia is fought to prove masculinity, settle personal vendettas, and most importantly, to win wives. The 50 or more men who participate in each tournament represent different villages. The contestants fight in heats, with the winners going on to the next round until the competition narrows to two finalists. The winner of the last bout wins the entire contest

Spoiler: DONGA STICK FIGHTING

Gambia
-Borey
Borey is from the Gambia it is a grappling art of the Mandiga; it consists of knees, headbutts, kicks and holds to break the neck, leg, collar bone and arm. There is a similar art in Senegal called Laamb.

Spoiler: BOREY/LAAMB

-Gambian Wresting
Gambian Wrestling is an African martial art that is a deep-seated tradition and national sport. The warriors wear loincloths called "Juju's" and strut, dance, spar, and brag in challenge of noisy support from the drums. The fight continues until a contestant is brought to the ground. Punching, kicking, spitting and flinging sand in the eyes is all legal. After sundown, the atmosphere builds with excitment as the champions come out to fight. Note: May be the same as Borey.

Spoiler: GAMBIAN WRESTILING

 

[Bawon Samedi]

Gonna contribute later. Good shyt.

 

[CEITEDMOFO]

Sub's to this.

 

[Cadillac]

5 start hread here.

Subbing in for more so i can see when more is posted

 

[JahFocus CS]

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There's also Laamb aka Senegalese wrestling: Senegalese wrestling - Wikipedia

would love to see a practitioner from one of these wrestling styles on the world stage

 

[FIFTY ROUND DRUM]

No 52 Blocks?

 

[The axe murderer]

Great thread OP. There is also Dambe

 

[IronFist]

in for updates.

 

[I AM WE ARE]

i heard about a few of these when i started taking krav and muay boran

 

[MarcusDigital]

Helll Yeah bro!

5 STAR THREAD.

I'm not goona lie the only one I knew about was capara.