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| General Information |
Kukri fighting is a fighting style using a traditional Nepalese curved knife or kukri. The Nepalese soldiers, Gurkha, are famous for carrying the curved knife as a tool and weapon (Simon 2019). |
| History/Development |
Nowadays some ex-Gurkhas live in Hong Kong where they are especially active in the private security sector (Full Contact Martial arts, s.d.). Furthermore, the kukri knife is still used as a backup weapon for soldiers in war zones. In Nepal it is also carried by civilians concerned with protecting themselves on the streets. Even though much more advanced weaponry is available, the people of Nepal are still comfortable and confident carrying their kukri knife (Black Belt Magazine 2012).For special occasions like ceremonial parades, cultural shows and especially during the performance by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, the kukri dance is performed by Gurkha soldiers. The dance is a combination of patterns demonstrating skills in handling the kukri (Bowertest 2010). |
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| Relevant Organisations |
- Ichangu Community and Sports Development Society |
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| References |
- Simon. (2019). “Kukri Knife Fighting Techniques”, Armablade.
https://armablade.com/kukri-knife-fighting-techniques/
- Full Contact Martial arts. (s.d.). “Gurkha Kukri”, Full Contact Martial arts.
http://www.fullcontactmartialarts.org/gurkha-kukri.html
- Black Belt Magazine. (2012). “The Kukri Knife: Fighting Blade of Nepal”, Black Belt.
https://blackbeltmag.com/techniques/martial-arts-weapons/the-kukri-knife-fighting-blade-of-nepal
- Bowertest. (2010). “Khukuri Dance”, Bowertest.
https://bowertest.wordpress.com/last-years-bower/khukuri-dance/ | | |
