Cheibi
| Also known as | Cheibi GadGa, Cheibee |
|---|---|
| Focus | sticks and shields |
| Country of origin |  India |
| Parenthood | Meitei culture |
Cheibi, also known as Cheibi Gad-Ga, is a classical Meitei traditional martial art form. It is originated from the Ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state). It is practised using sticks and shields.[1][2] It is related to other martial art forms of Sarit Sarak and Thang Ta.[3]
"Cheibi" itself is the name of the stick used in the martial art form.[4][5][6]
Equipments
[change | change source]In ancient times, real swords and spears were allowed in the competition. Instead of using a sword and a leather shield, participants now use a stick wrapped in soft leather.[7][8]
The 'Cheibi' stick is typically around 2 to 2.5 feet in length, while the shield has a circumference of about 1 meter.[9][10]
Venues
[change | change source]The competition happens in a circle that is 7 meters wide, set on a flat surface. Around the circle, there are two lines that are 2 meters apart from each other.[11]
Rules
[change | change source]To decide who wins, points are earned during the duel. The points are given based on a combination of the participant's skill and the amount of force they use.[12][13]
Groups
[change | change source]The All Manipur Cheibi Association organized the 1st Mangsatabam Iboyaima & Arambam Punabati Memorial and the 10th State Level Cheibi Championship 2010.[14]
The All Manipur Cheibi Association (AMCA) organized a "Cheibi Competition," sponsored by the Kanglei Student Association, having two categories: Under-12 (U-12) and Under-14 (U-14), with separate events for boys and girls, in Imphal.[15]
The All Manipur Cheibi Association, along with Gem Public School, Pourabi, organized the 9th State Level Kangleipak Cheibi Yendamnaba for mini and sub-junior boys and girls. The event was sponsored by the Kangleipak Students Association (KSA) in Imphal East.[16]
The "Cheibi Association of Tripura" was established with the aim of preserving and promoting Cheibi, in the state of Tripura.[17]
Further reading
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ "চৈবি চেম্পিয়নশিপ পাঙথোক্লগনি" (PDF). Hueiyen Lanpao (in Manipuri).
- ↑ "মঙশাতাবম ইবোয়াইমা অমসুং অরাম্বম প্যূনবতি চৈবি চেম্পিয়নশিপ হৌদোকখে" (PDF). Hueiyen Lanpao (in Manipuri).
- ↑ Britannica. Student Britannica India 7 Vols. Popular Prakashan. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-85229-762-9.
- ↑ "Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports". www.traditionalsports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Rannjan, Manish (2023-08-19). Indian Art & Culture Book. P. P. p. 127. ISBN 978-93-5521-694-6.
- ↑ DeMarco, Michael (2020-10-15). Martial and Healing Traditions of India: An Anthology from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. M. P. p. 67. ISBN 979-8-6942-6317-7.
- ↑ "Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports". www.traditionalsports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Indian Art & Culture. Arihant Publications India limited. 2018-04-20. p. 184. ISBN 978-93-5094-484-4.
- ↑ "Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports". www.traditionalsports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Rannjan, Manish (2023-08-19). Indian Art & Culture Book. P. P. p. 127. ISBN 978-93-5521-694-6.
- ↑ "Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports". www.traditionalsports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports". www.traditionalsports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Rannjan, Manish (2023-08-19). Indian Art & Culture Book. P. P. p. 127. ISBN 978-93-5521-694-6.
- ↑ "10th State level Cheibi Championship 2010 :: April 2010". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "AMCA to organise Cheibi Competition during Yaoshang". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "9th State Level Kangleipak Cheibi Yendamnaba ends". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Tripura Cheibi association formed : 18th jan23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-02-11.