African Martial Arts: Control’n Yo’ Power w/ Levels of Commitment

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AfricanMartialArts.com teaches modern African Martial Arts. A total system, Yobè Ijakadi African Martial Arts includes everything from footwork, kicking, punching, knees and elbows to headbutts, grappling, ground fighting, and weapons.

Rooted in African culture, history, and values, Yobè Ijakadi African Martial Arts Online is an at-home program designed to teach you the full curriculum in African Martial Arts from beginner to advanced. Get access to numerous detailed video lessons released each week, live online workshops, rank testing, and much more!

Terminology:

Yobè pays homage to Alkebulan (African) Kamerun Warrior and Pan-Afrikan Freedom Fighter, Ruben Um Nyobè who fought against French colonialism in Cameroon before the French murdered him on September 13, 1958.

Ijakadi is a Yoruba word that literally means Wrestle which is considered “martial arts” in many parts of Africa from the Kemetic tomb of Baqet III to the Laamb of Senegal and Ijakadi or Gidigbo of the Yoruba.

Alkebulan- Ancient name for the continent commonly called Africa

Yoruba:
Ija- Fight
Ijakadi- Wrestling, Combat, Fighting
Gidigbo- Wrestling
Ogun- Orisha of Warriorhood & Metalwork
Ori- Head
Ese- Punch
Onapasi- Kick
Egika- Close Quarters Combat
Nille- Ground Fighting

Kemetic:
Ma’at-Kemetic Principles of Truth, Justice, Harmony, Balance, Order, Propriety, and Reciprocity
Montu- Kemetic Term for Combatives, Wrestling & Fighting
Smai Tawi- Kemetic practice of energy movement and postures similar to Yoga

Swahili:
Mkuki- Spear
Mduara- Circle
Gurudumu- Wheel

African forms of martial (montu) arts include:

Capoeira- Inverted Kicking and dodging system
Engolo- Predecessor to Capoeira & practiced by Queen Nzinga of Angola
Knocking & Kicking- Believed to be descended from Engolo to the Americas
Mgba- Grappling system based on leg wrapping
Ijakadi/Gidigbo- Yoruba striking & grappling art
Dambe- Hausa Boxing from Nigeria
Musangwe- Venda People South Africa Bare Knuckle Boxing
Laamb- Senegalese Wrestling
Tahtib- Kemetic Stick
Zulu Stick Fighting- Art practiced by Zulu people of South Africa
Khandeka- Slap Boxing & Stick
Istunka- Somali stick fighting
Haitian Machete - From nation of Haiti
El Juego de Mani- Game of War from Afro-Cubans
52 Blocks- System founded by Africans in the United States, Afro-Americans
Moraingy- Bare Knuckle style from Madagascar
And many others….

As always, make sure you consult a licensed medical professional before beginning any exercise routine. The techniques presented are for self-defense informational purposes only and can cause serious bodily harm or worse. You are solely responsible for your own health and safety.

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