Mainly practiced by the \u201cSurma\u201d community is a form of African martial art known as Surma Stick Fighting. This \u201ctraditional\u201d martial art form is said to have originated from South Sudan and Southwestern Ethiopia. Apparently, this form of martial art is \u201critualistic\u201d in nature and is practiced mainly by young men.<\/p>\n
a. History\/origin of the Surma Stick fighting:<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the cultural histories of Southern Sudan and Southwestern Ethiopia, this form of martial art was developed within the \u201cSurma\u201d community as a type of \u201critualistic practice\u201d. Apparently, it was created so that young men within the community could find wives for themselves. In other words, it is a form of ritual that allowed men to prove their worth to young women within the community.<\/p>\n b. Weapons used in the Surma Stick fighting:<\/strong><\/p>\n The weapons used mainly in this martial art form are a pair of sticks.<\/p>\n c. Technique involved in the Surma Stick fighting and training availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n In terms of technique, this form of martial art is usually fought between two sides consisting of 20 to 30 fighters mainly men. Furthermore, these fighters from both sides get an opportunity to fight \u201cone-on-one\u201d using a pair of sticks. In addition, these fights are conducted by a \u201creferee\u201d who ensures that the fighters strictly adhere to the rules. As for training centers\/schools, there are none available around the world since this \u201ctraditional\u201d martial art form is mainly practiced within the \u201cSurma\u201d community in South Sudan and Southwestern Ethiopia as a kind of a \u201critual\u201d.<\/p>\n