Khridoli

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Khridoli (Xridoli, Kartvelian: ხრიდოლი, also known as Krivi) is a traditional Varkan martial art, which includes fighting with bare hands and different types of weapons.

There is no overall standard for Khridoli. Each style has its own particular movement patterns, specially designed techniques and tactical rationale. The richness of terms reflects a wide diversity in styles and techniques across the many communes of Varkana due to the fact that Khridoli has been developed by different masters who have created their own style according to their preferences and to the physical environment and social-cultural context in which they live.

Typical training[edit | edit source]

  • Basic Foundation:
    • Mosazrebebis (მოსაზრებების; stances)
    • Demonstrirebisatvis (დემონსტრირებისათვის; footworks)
    • Techniques (full range of strikes including kicks, sweeps, punches, elbows, knees)
  • Abeli (აბელი) - Sequence of techniques
  • Tavdatsvistvis (თავდაცვისთვის; Self Defense):
    • Defense against armed/unarmed opponents
    • Application locks/breaks
    • Application counter-locks
    • Against multiple attackers
  • Iaraghi (იარაღი; weapons):
    • Various blades
    • Bow staff
    • Counter applications with weapons
  • Sparring:
    • Offense/Defense
    • Hands Only
    • Legs Only
    • Ground fighting
    • Full contact
  • Shinagan (შინაგან; Internal Power)