Mardani Khel

 

This is a traditional Maharashtrian 🪄armed martial art, which is practiced widely in the district of Kolhapur. 

Mardani Khel focuses primarily on skills of weaponry, especially swords, swift movements and use of low stances that is suited to its originating place, the hill ranges. 

🪄It is known for the use of the 

unique Indian Patta (sword) and Vita (corded lance). Famous practitioners included Shivaji.