Children stick fighting in Madadeni, Natal, South Africa circa 1994
Nguni stick fighting (or known as donga) is a martial art traditionally practiced by teenage Nguni herdboys in South Africa. Each combatant is armed with two long sticks, one of which is used for defence and the other for offence. No armour or protective gear is used. Image File history File links Zulu_Stick_Fighting. ... Image File history File links Zulu_Stick_Fighting. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... For the cattle breed see Nguni cattle. ...
The object is to hit the opponent with a stick until pain is inflicted.
In recent years, attempts have been made to develop stick fighting into a regular sport, with rules and competitions.
Nelson Mandela practiced Nguni stick fighting as a child. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (IPA: ) (born 18 July 1918) is the former President of South Africa, and the first to be elected in fully representative democratic elections. ...
Further reading
Coetzee, Marié-Heleen. (2002) "Zulu Stick Fighting: A Socio-Historical Overview," http://ejmas.com/jalt/jaltart_Coetzee_0902.htm
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