‘Thang-Ta’, martial arts from Manipur
Manipur, on the eastern frontiers of India, often faced raiders from Burma and other surrounding regions. The rulers of Manipur encouraged Thang-Ta (Thang= sword, Ta=spear) form of martial arts. Another unique feature of Manipur was their women fighters.
If you are in Singapore this weekend, you can see "Thang Ta" live at Esplanade. 11 - 13 Nov 05, Fri - Sun, 7pm - 7.30pm & 8.15pm - 8.45pm, The Edge
A clip from the friday night’s performance.
the ladies attack the guy.
the ladies fight it out.
thang ta is accompanied by these drummers. they provide background music for the fights and they do some acrobatics on their own.
More about Manipur (from Wikipedia)
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December 14th, 2005 at 2:01 pm
Dear Sir,
I am from J&K India and also i am belonging from Thang-Ta martial arts I also Learn Thang-Ta from my teacher from Manipur Mr H Prem Kumar Singh from Yumnum Huidrom aslo he is very dynamic person in my life I also give training to my youngesters to learn this traditional art of Manipur.For further Deatils Plz check my website and also keep in touch with me for the development and promotion of game in the world arena.
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C/o Thang-Ta Instructor
R/o Malla-pora Near press Jamia Masjid
Srinagar 190002 Kashmir India.
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February 10th, 2006 at 8:07 pm
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March 27th, 2007 at 3:12 am
hi,
i am curently directing an indian play from the epic mahabahrahta. i am desperestly searching information on Thang-Ta martial arts as i would like to incorperate it in the play.
IF ANY ONE CAN HELP I HAVE 2 WEEKS TO DO THIS!!! PLEASE E MAIL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
thank you,
Itai Goldman
goldman.itai@gmail.com
October 2nd, 2007 at 7:10 pm
i liked the way you have shown it all,but hello thang ta is mainly about women fighters .so i think [personally]that there should be something more about them.there should also be something uderstandable so that school going children have no difficulty in making there school project.i hope yo all will work on my remarks and next time give me no chance of complaining.
May 20th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Hi ! I am Ojha Huidrom Prem Kumar Singh, Grand Master, President,Thang-Ta Federation Of India/ Chairman,Asian Thang-Ta Federation/World Thang-Ta Council.
You Can contact me for any kind of assistance any time 24/365.
You can also call me at my cell No +91-9436417898 or
Office Phone +91-385-2434083
THANG-TA PRIDE OF INDIA, THANG-TA “KING OF MARTIAL ARTS”
COME & ENJOY THE FEVER OF THANG-TA
or can write me at my postal Address
H.Prem Kumar Singh
President/Grand Master
Thang-Ta Federation Of India
Yumnum Huidrom, Imphal
795008, Manipur, India