Gambian Wrestling

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Gambian Wrestling also known as Borey is an African martial art that is considered a deep-seated tradition as well as a national sport. The warriors wear loincloths called "Juju's" and strut, dance, spar, and brag in challenge of noisy support from the drums. The fight continues until a contestant is brought to the ground. Punching, kicking, spitting and flinging sand in the eyes is all legal.

African Martial Arts
Afrikan Kimarekani Kutia Kivuli Ngumi | Bassula | Canarian Wrestling | Dambe | Evala Wrestling | Gambian Wrestling | Kamangula | Kamau Njia | Kipura | Kiungo Cha Mkono | Kupigana Ngumi | Laamb | Mshindi Vita Saana | N'gola | Nguni Stick Fighting | Nuba | Nubian Wrestling | Tahteeb | Testa