Milidhani (Kenyan Stick Fighting)
Traditional Kenyan martial art of wooden stick fencing used for herd defense.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginKenya
KenyaRegionAfrica
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelFull contact
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, informal
LineageFolk
Organisation & Competition
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsNot used
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsNot used
WeaponsCore
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About Milidhani (Kenyan Stick Fighting)
Milidhani is a traditional Kenyan martial art of swordplay with a wooden pole and stick. It is used for herd defense, training young warriors, and in ritual ceremonies, with an emphasis on quick covers and limb slashes.
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