Comprising techniques of \u201cstick fighting\u201d and \u201cwrestling\u201d is a form of African martial art known as Nuba fighting. This \u201ctraditional\u201d form of martial art is said to have originated from the Nuba Mountains located in the South Kordofan state in southern Sudan. Furthermore, several Nuba wrestling tournaments are organized during planting and harvest festivals. In addition, Nuba stick-fighting tournaments are mainly organized post the harvest festival.<\/p>\n
According to the cultural history of Sudan, this unique form of martial art which combines \u201cwrestling\u201d and \u201cstick fighting\u201d techniques is supposed to have been developed by a community called \u201cNuba\u201d belonging to the South Kordofan state located in southern Sudan. In addition, it is due to the passion of the Nuba people towards \u201cathletic\u201d centric sports that has led to the development of \u201cNuba fighting\u201d.<\/p>\n
This form of martial art basically involves the use of \u201cwrestling\u201d and \u201cstick fighting\u201d techniques. It is in sticking fighting that weapons are involved, and they include \u201cspear and shield\u201d. In addition, the fighters also wear small armor while fighting.<\/p>\n
In terms of technique, there are two types involved and they include:<\/p>\n
As for training availability, since this \u201ctraditional\u201d form of martial art is mainly practiced by the \u201cNuba\u201d community belonging to the South Kordofan state located in southern Sudan.<\/p>\n