Bangladeshi martial arts

Bangladesh is home to various traditional martial arts of which Boli Khela and Lathi Khela are popular and historically significant. Other martial arts are mainly hybrids.

History

The genesis of Bangladeshi martial arts has been attributed to the need for protect villagers for Zamindar. During British period, lathial groups were sent to forcibly collect taxes from villagers. The farmers and youth people also made their lathial group to defend the zamidars lathial group. In the char (shoal) lands, people still take possession of chars through stick fights.[1]

Lathi Khela

Lathi khela is a traditional martial art of Bangladesh that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks and other weapons. Lathi made by bamboo and other materials. Lathi khela teaches self-defense with sticks. One who specialized himself in wielding lathi and who lived on the martial art came to be known as lathial.[1][2] The Lathial Bahini (group of lathials) performed various acts on the Eid or Puja occasion. Lathi Khela have a remarkable history but the popularity is on the wane now.

Boli Khela
Main article: Mokkar Boli Khela
A scence from Jabbarer Boli Khela (The man in the picture is named "Didar boli", the undefeated champion Boli wrestler of Bangladesh)

Boli Khela is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh which includes grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Abdul Jabbar who was a renowned businessman in Chittagong introduced the wrestling competition in the year 1899 to organize the youths against the British rule. Since then the event has been organized every year in Lal Dighi Moidan at Chittagong.[3] Every year new participants get a chance to participate in this traditional wrestling. Wrestlers of all ages visit Lal Dighi Moidan to participate in the game. Fans of many countries come here to see Boli Khela.[4]

Butthan
Main article: Butthan

Butthan is a Bangladeshi martial art and an approved combat sport included by the National Sports Council (NSC) under Ministry of Youth & Sports, Bangladesh.[5] Butthan was founded by Superhuman Mak Yuree Vajramunee.[6]

Modern time

In modern time, Bangladeshi martial arts are practiced for self-defense and military training. Hand-to-hand combat and weapons practice are important in training Bangladeshi soldiers. It also stresses mental and character development, including the responsible use of force, leadership, and teamwork. Under the Ministry of Defense and Home including tactical and unarmed combat training for Bangladesh military and other special forces.[7] The Bangladeshi military uses various military martial art combat systems which may incorporate hybrid techniques from several different martial arts and combat sports including Boxing, Judo, Krav Maga, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, and Kickboxing.

Mixed Martial art

For the last couple of years, MMA has gained a huge popularity among the new generation of martial artist. A few national amateur MMA events have been held in the National Sports Council gymnasium ground.

Muay Thai

Muay Thai has also recently gained much popularity. The pioneer of Muay Thai in Bangladesh is Kru-Ninsiam, an ex-professional Muay Thai fighter and the only certified trainer in Bangladesh. The Thai Boxing Association of Bangladesh will held the first national Muay Thai event in 2019.

Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu has also gained some popularity with the rise of MMA. Few gyms teach Ju-Jitsu in Bangladesh among are Invictus, and Vo2 fitness centre. The self-proclaimed pioneer of Jiu-Jistu in Bangladesh is Ashique Chowdhury who is a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu.

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References
  1. Lathial, Banglapedia.
  2. "Regenerating nationwide interest in a Bengali martial art". The Daily Star. August 12, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  3. "Oli champion in Jobbarer Boli Khela". The Financial Express. April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  4. "Jabbarer Boli Khela tomorrow". The Daily Star. April 24, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  5. "National Sports Council (NSC)". National Sports Council. Retrieved 18 Feb 2013.
  6. "World Butthan Federation". Butthan martial art. Archived from the original on 28 August 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  7. "Unarmed Combat and Tactical Training for Military & Law Enforcement". Butthan martial art. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
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