Cheibi
{{Short description|Classical Meitei martial art}}
{{Contains special characters|Meitei}}
{{Redirect|Gad Ga|the Sikh martial art|Gatka}}
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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.{{Cite web|title=চৈবি চেম্পিয়নশিপ পাঙথোক্লগনি|url=https://hueiyenlanpao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nov-17-2014-8.pdf|website=Hueiyen Lanpao|language=mni}}{{Cite web|title=মঙশাতাবম ইবোয়াইমা অমসুং অরাম্বম প্যূনবতি চৈবি চেম্পিয়নশিপ হৌদোকখে|url=http://hueiyenlanpao.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/18B12.pdf|website=Hueiyen Lanpao|language=mni}} It is related to other martial art forms of Mukna, Huiyen Lallong, Sarit Sarak and Thang Ta.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-xzljvnQ1vAC&dq=cheibi&pg=PA110|title=Student Britannica India 7 Vols|last=Britannica|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-0-85229-762-9|pages=110|language=en}}
"Cheibi" itself is the name of the stick used in the martial art form.{{Cite web|title=Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports|url=https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/asia/cheibi-gad-ga-india.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.traditionalsports.org}}{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wbXREAAAQBAJ&dq=cheibi&pg=PA127|title=Indian Art & Culture Book|last=Rannjan|first=Manish|date=2023-08-19|publisher=P. P.|isbn=978-93-5521-694-6|pages=127|language=en}}{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d_cPEAAAQBAJ&dq=cheibi&pg=RA1-PT67|title=Martial and Healing Traditions of India: An Anthology from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts|last=DeMarco|first=Michael|date=2020-10-15|publisher=M. P.|isbn=979-8-6942-6317-7|pages=67|language=en}}
Equipments {{anchor|Modern equipments}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports|url=https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/asia/cheibi-gad-ga-india.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.traditionalsports.org}}{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ohvzDwAAQBAJ&dq=cheibi&pg=PA184|title=Indian Art & Culture|last=|first=|date=2018-04-20|publisher=Arihant Publications India limited|isbn=978-93-5094-484-4|pages=184|language=en}}
The 'Cheibi' stick is typically around 2 to 2.5 feet in length, while the shield has a circumference of about 1 meter.{{Cite web|title=Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports|url=https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/asia/cheibi-gad-ga-india.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.traditionalsports.org}}{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wbXREAAAQBAJ&dq=cheibi&pg=PA127|title=Indian Art & Culture Book|last=Rannjan|first=Manish|date=2023-08-19|publisher=P. P.|isbn=978-93-5521-694-6|pages=127|language=en}}
Venues
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.{{Cite web|title=Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports|url=https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/asia/cheibi-gad-ga-india.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.traditionalsports.org}}
Rules and regulations {{anchor|Rules}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Cheibi Gad-Ga (India) - Traditional Sports|url=https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/asia/cheibi-gad-ga-india.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.traditionalsports.org}}{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wbXREAAAQBAJ&dq=cheibi&pg=PA127|title=Indian Art & Culture Book|last=Rannjan|first=Manish|date=2023-08-19|publisher=P. P.|isbn=978-93-5521-694-6|pages=127|language=en}}
Associations and organizations
The All Manipur Cheibi Association organized the 1st Mangsatabam Iboyaima & Arambam Punabati Memorial and the 10th State Level Cheibi Championship 2010.{{Cite web|title=10th State level Cheibi Championship 2010 :: April 2010|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=3&src=Sports/IndigenousGames/Cheibi201004_2|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.e-pao.net}}
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.{{Cite web|title=AMCA to organise Cheibi Competition during Yaoshang|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/3/11/IMPHAL-Mar-10-The-All-Manipur-Cheibi-Association-AMCA-has-informed-that-a-Kanglei-Student-Associ.amp.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|title=9th State Level Kangleipak Cheibi Yendamnaba ends|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/4/2/By-Our-Sports-ReporterIMPHAL-Apr-1-The-9th-State-Level-Kangleipak-Cheibi-Yendamnaba-for-mini-and-sub-junior-boys-and-girls-jointly-organised-by-All-Manipur-Cheibi-Association-and-Gem-Public-Scho.amp.html|access-date=2025-02-11|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}
The "Cheibi Association of Tripura" was established with the aim of preserving and promoting Cheibi, in the state of Tripura.{{Cite web|title=Tripura Cheibi association formed : 18th jan23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp7..180123.jan23|access-date=2025-02-11|website=e-pao.net}}
See also
Further reading
- [https://www.e-pao.net/epPrinter.asp?src=manipur.Sports_and_Manipur.Details_of_Thang_Ta_Game_2 Details of Thang-Ta Game - Indian Martial Arts - Recognised by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)]
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