The ‘’tahtib’’ is an ancient Egyptian martial art dating back 5,000 years ago. The ‘’stick fighting’’ has become a modern martial art here. Stakeholders see the arts as an improved sports version of a ...

The stick art, known as Tahtib, is a famous and ancient Egyptian folk art that is now taking on a modern twist Tahtib, the Egyptian dance tradition, which typically involves two male participants ...

CAIRO: Egypt's tradition of tahtib (stick fighting), popular at festivities and dating back at least 5,000 years, has become a modern martial art that enthusiasts hope will eventually make it to the ...

The drums beat a hypnotic rhythm. The fighters, each armed with a bamboo-like rod, display their footwork as they keep an eye on their opponent, accelerating or slowing down in time with the music.

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People take part in a training session for Egypt's combative sport tahtib at a sports club in Cairo on March 18. Photo: AFP Egypt's tradition of tahtib (stick fighting), popular at festivities and ...

The drums beat a hypnotic rhythm. The fighters, each armed with a bamboo-like rod, display their footwork as they keep an eye on their opponent, accelerating or slowing down in time with the music.

Egypt's tradition of tahtib (stick fighting), popular at festivities and dating back at least 5,000 years, has become a modern martial art that enthusiasts hope will eventually make it to the Olympics ...