Martial Arts of India

TV Show · Documentary

Discover Kushti, India's ancient art of wrestling that connects glorious traditions. See the beauty of Kushti's mud-wrestling that has attracted males both young and old for generations, and birthing a subculture where wrestlers can excel.

2024 · 22m

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pelwhan
    Kushti, or traditional Indian wrestling, is a form of mud-wrestling practiced in akharas. This ancient art connects deeply with Indian traditions, drawing participants and spectators into a world of discipline, agility, and cultural heritage.
    22 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Gatka
    Gatka is a traditional martial art associated with the Sikhs of Punjab, emphasizing weapon-based combat, particularly stick-fighting. Discover Gatka's historical roots, its spiritual underpinnings, and its importance in Sikh culture.
    22 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Kalari
    Kalaripayattu is a centuries-old martial art from Kerala, known for its dynamic movements and combat techniques. Discover how Kalaripayattu has endured and flourished over the years, highlighting its significance in Indian martial arts tradition.
    22 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Silambam
    Silambam is one of the oldest martial arts in the world, mainly based on weapons, with the stick being the most widely used. Silambam's techniques include a variety of rotations and methods for attacking and defending, many inspired by animal movements.
    22 min

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Martial Arts of India

Documentary

Discover Kushti, India's ancient art of wrestling that connects glorious traditions. See the beauty of Kushti's mud-wrestling that has attracted males both young and old for generations, and birthing a subculture where wrestlers can excel.

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discovery plus Discovery Channel
Released
2024

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English (United States) , Bangla (India) , Hindi (India) , Kannada (India) , Malayalam (India) , Tamil (India) , Telugu (India)

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Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)