Tahteeb

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Tahteeb is an African martial art practiced mostly in the Northern regions of Egypt by men young and old who enjoy the challenge of a good fight. This art is also a cultural ceremony i which winners of the sport show machismo to pick up potential brides. It is played only by men and can get very bloody, however, when Tahteeb is played nicely one man will attack and the other will only defend and then vice versa. There are times when participants can get very personal where no holds barred rules are applied. Due to the fullcontact aspect of Tahteeb, parrying and blocking are essentials to survival when playing the game, striking is the norm and joint locking is almost unheard off.

African Martial Arts
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