DAMBE: The African Martial Arts of Nigerian Origin

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The name « Dambe » derives from the Hausa word for « boxe », and appears in languages like Bole as Dembe. Dambe is a martial art of the Hausa people from Nigeria. It was also traditionally practiced as a way for men to get ready for war, and many of the techniques and terminology allude to warfare.

An Anthropology of The African Martial Arts’ Body Techniques

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ABSTRACT: The French anthropologist Marcel MAUS had defined the concept of “Body Techniques” as the ways in which from society-to-society people know how to use their bodies.  It involves cultures and traditions developed by Man in relation with its social environment. Martial arts as an indispensable part of human culture, embody the way people understand…

Difference Between African Martial Arts and Chinese Wushu

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ABSTRACT: China and Africa have become culturally closer as the relationship between both sides is growing in leaps and bounds. The martial arts culture can provide a new outlook to deepen the China-Africa cultural understanding as well as open a window to other cultures to better connect with Chinese and African people. In this regard,…