Martial Arts
1 Season
TRT Belgesel
Sports
Culture
Follow athlete Nehar Eren as he travels the world to uncover lesser-known defense practices and traditions.
Arnis-Eskrima-Kali
43m
Travel to the Phillippines to learn about their national martial art Arnis-Eskrima-Kali.
Angampora
56m
Travel to Sri Lanka to learn about one of the ancient martial arts in the world, Angampora.
3. Kushti
53m
A traditional form of wrestling that originated in India, Kushti is often practiced in akharas, or wrestling gyms, and involves grappling, throwing, and pinning the opponent.
4. Muay Thai
59m
A combat sport and martial art from Thailand, Muay Thai uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes, allowing practitioners to attack with eight points of contact rather than just fists or feet.
5. Silat
55m
Originating in Southeast Asia, Silat encompasses a range of fighting styles, including armed and unarmed techniques.
6. Kalari
52m
An ancient martial art that originated in India, Kalari is considered the foundation for many other Asian martial arts, incorporating elements of rhythm, dance, and ancient rituals.
7. Cossack Martial Arts
57m
Developed by the Cossacks in Eastern Europe, these martial arts include a mix of unarmed combat, weapons training, and horseback riding techniques.
8. Pehlivans
50m
Embodying strength, discipline, and honor, Iranian and Turkish wrestling are as much about demonstrating sportsmanship and moral values as they are about competition.
9. Razmafzar
52m
An ancient Iranian martial art and combat system, Razmafzar focuses on a wide variety of techniques, including hand-to-hand combat, wrestling, and the use of weapons.
10. Bagatur
59m
Bagatur, practiced by Turkic and Mongol cultures, is also a popular martial art in Bulgaria. It combines wrestling, horseback riding, various weapons, and mental discipline.