Nuba Tribe
African Tribe
African tribe from Sudan, renowned for traditional Nuba wrestling and stick fighting.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–present
Country of OriginSudan
Rank / TitleTraditional Heritage
Active YearsAntiquity–present
Biography
The Nuba people of Sudan maintain a ancient tradition of wrestling and stick fighting. Wrestlers cover themselves in ash and compete during post-harvest harvest festivals.
Associated Martial Arts
Nuba Stick FightingOrigin community→
A ritual seasonal contest with a long stick and a small hide shield in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan, Sudan.
Nuba WrestlingOrigin community→The ceremonial wrestling of the Nuba peoples in the Sudanese Nuba Mountains. It is held after harvest, without strikes, the aim being to put the opponent down.