Thang Ta - Martial Art of Manipur

Thang Ta is the martial arts system of the Meitei people of Manipur, a state situated in north eastern part of India bordering Burma. In Meitei/Manipuri language Thang-Ta means sword and spear. The Meitei myths dates the creation of Thang-To goes back to antiquity. Ashiba was asked to create the Universe by his father Atngkok Shitaba. The movement and pattern of creation, ritualistically known as Thengou, was revealed in human movement patterns of Thang-Ta.