Hora (weapon)
| Hora (weapon) | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | Percussion weapon |
| Designations: | Iddikattai, Vaira Mushti |
| Use: | Weapon, traditional weapon |
| Working time: | til today |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , Jati caste |
| Distribution: | India |
| Overall length: | approx. 10 cm |
| Handle: | horn |
| Particularities: | The hora is still used today in the martial arts Silambam, Vajramushti and Kalarippayat . |
| Lists on the subject | |
The Hora (. Or ind Iddikattai or Vaira Mushti ) is an Indian impact ring , which of the Jati - a Telugu speaking caste of actors and gymnasts - was used.
history
The Hora was developed by the Indian Jatis for defense and attack. It is still used today in the Indian martial arts of Silambam, Vajramushti and Kalarippayat .
description
The hora is made of horn. It is about the length of a hand and is rectangular in shape. An opening has been cut out in the middle to put fingers through. On the front there are usually five points that are used to injure an opponent when striking. A mandrel is also worked out on the upper side, which is used to strike from above or below or from the side. The back is a sturdy bar that is used to hold the Hora in place. Often circular and linear decorations are attached to the side surfaces.
- Note : Brass knuckles and similar devices are prohibited items in Germany
Individual evidence
- ↑ George Cameron Stone : A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times. With an introduction by Donald J. LaRocca. Courier Dover Publications, Mineola NY 1999, ISBN 0-486-40726-8 , p. 297.
See also
literature
- Lord Egerton of Tatton: Indian and Oriental Armor. Courier Dover Publications et al., Mineola NY et al. 2002, ISBN 0-486-42229-1 .
- David Grant: History of Knuckle Dusters. The Ultimate Close-Quarters Weapon. Paladin Press, Boulder CO 2007, ISBN 978-1-58160-630-0 .
