More on indigenous martial arts.A Fight Union profile:
Nguni stick fighting is a martial art traditionally practiced by adolescent Nguni herdboys in South Africa. Each combatant is armed with 2 long stays, one of which is used for protection and the other for offense. Little armour is used.More here
Even though Nguni/ Xhosa types of fighting could use only 2 sticks, variations of Bantu /Nguni stick fighting throughout Southern Africa incorporate shields as part of the stick fighting weaponry. Zulu stick fighting uses an “Isiquili” or attacking stick, an “Uboko” or defending stick and an “izoliHauw” or defending shield.
The object is for two opposing warriors in order to fight one another to establish which ones is the strongest or the InchBullInch (Inkunzi). Today this generally occurs included in the wedding ceremony exactly where warriors from the bridegroom’s home and area welcome players from the bride’s household and area to meet to “get to know one another”, other groups of warriors may also be encouraged to join in. Players do this through engaging in combat with one another. A good “induna” or even War Chief / Umpire from every group of players keeps their crew under control and retains order between fighters.
