I don’t think this is the right way to play Kabbadi. This one is timed and the raider has to get a tag within 30 secs and get back. The real Kabbadi doesn’t have a time limit but is based on how long the raider can continue to say “kabbadi kabbadi” on a single breath and make it back to his side after a tag. If he doesn’t get a tag that is fine too. The tackle doesn’t have to be by a single person among the stoppers but the entire team can pounce on the raider and force him to lose his breath before he crosses back to his side (safe side). So, this is a simplified version and doesnt seem to be as much fun. I speak from experience :o)
Real game of kabbadi is more tougher as entire team can grab the raider and also the field is not so long as shown in this video, no kneed pads or accessorries are allowed :) But its heartening to see that Indo-American kids are showing interest in Kabbadi.
Wow, I remember playing Kabaddi when I was growing up in India. I think it’s a great sport - just the right combination of speed, agility, strength and timing. And it does not needs any fancy equipment so it can be played just about anywhere and by anybody! I am very happy to see it take hold in the US because it is almost dead in India. Maybe, we can export it back to India from the US :)
Great kabaddi video introduction by Mercurynews.
Guys this video features the circle style of kabaddi which is most popular in the West. The national style you refer to played all over India and Asia is probably a bit more difficult to play but is not very popular in California. I agree that the national style is tougher (more difficult) to play but as far as physical toughness circle kabaddi is much rougher and closely resembles tackle football or rugby.
I liked the piece on this young kabaddi team. Looks like they enjoy playing the sport for fun and to keep in touch with there culture. Would be great to see more non-indians playing the sport in California and other states and countries.
Thanks to the mercurynews for sharing this video online for everyone to see.
The video is great. I just want to comment on what Sachin & Dev are saying, both of them only understand what is known as National style Kabaddi in India. What is shown in the video is Punjab style Kabaddi or also know as Open Kabaddi. In 1994 the rule for Open Kabaddi were chaned, after controversy with some raiders abusing the old system where they were able to struggle through a point until they ran out of breath from repeating the word kabaddi. Some players used to continue on for more than a minute which was deemed to be unfair to other players including stoppers who were constantly tugged at for silly amounts of time. The basic unwritten rule of kabaddi is that once you are caught and after a brief but unsuccessful attempt at breaking free, you give up and surrender the point to the stoppers team. It is realy hard for refrees to tell if raider takes a second breath even if they are chanting Kabaddi Kabaddi.. It is clear from the comments that Sachin & Dev only got introduced to National style, as fieds are totally different. In National style the field is a rectangle divided into two side vs. Open Punjab style is a circle divided into two D’s. I would like to invite both of them to our next tournament and see in person what style is tougher. Open style by far is more spectator sports and is thriving in US, Canada, England, and Australia, Non residence Indians have made Open style popular in India as well with 10+ international tournaments just in December to March every year not counting regular tournaments. Just hit Kabaddi on the Internet and see what pops up.
Punjabi style kabaddi is one on one fight when the tag is made from the stopper or alternately the raider. This style is a fight for your life, unlike national style kabaddi which is more like one tackle and game over, regardless that more than one stopper can attack the raider the field is much smaller. Punjab style or circle style is a much larger playing area as Jas says two D put together to make a big circle. Olympic level wrestlers have played this game in Canada and India. It is not for the faint of heart. Catch some video on kabaddi.org.
April 27th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I don’t think this is the right way to play Kabbadi. This one is timed and the raider has to get a tag within 30 secs and get back. The real Kabbadi doesn’t have a time limit but is based on how long the raider can continue to say “kabbadi kabbadi” on a single breath and make it back to his side after a tag. If he doesn’t get a tag that is fine too. The tackle doesn’t have to be by a single person among the stoppers but the entire team can pounce on the raider and force him to lose his breath before he crosses back to his side (safe side). So, this is a simplified version and doesnt seem to be as much fun. I speak from experience :o)
Cheers,
Sachin
April 27th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Watch “Pardes” the bollywood movie for a demo :o)
April 27th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Real game of kabbadi is more tougher as entire team can grab the raider and also the field is not so long as shown in this video, no kneed pads or accessorries are allowed :) But its heartening to see that Indo-American kids are showing interest in Kabbadi.
Go Kabbadi !!!!!
April 27th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Wow, I remember playing Kabaddi when I was growing up in India. I think it’s a great sport - just the right combination of speed, agility, strength and timing. And it does not needs any fancy equipment so it can be played just about anywhere and by anybody! I am very happy to see it take hold in the US because it is almost dead in India. Maybe, we can export it back to India from the US :)
April 27th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Great kabaddi video introduction by Mercurynews.
Guys this video features the circle style of kabaddi which is most popular in the West. The national style you refer to played all over India and Asia is probably a bit more difficult to play but is not very popular in California. I agree that the national style is tougher (more difficult) to play but as far as physical toughness circle kabaddi is much rougher and closely resembles tackle football or rugby.
I liked the piece on this young kabaddi team. Looks like they enjoy playing the sport for fun and to keep in touch with there culture. Would be great to see more non-indians playing the sport in California and other states and countries.
Thanks to the mercurynews for sharing this video online for everyone to see.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
The video is great. I just want to comment on what Sachin & Dev are saying, both of them only understand what is known as National style Kabaddi in India. What is shown in the video is Punjab style Kabaddi or also know as Open Kabaddi. In 1994 the rule for Open Kabaddi were chaned, after controversy with some raiders abusing the old system where they were able to struggle through a point until they ran out of breath from repeating the word kabaddi. Some players used to continue on for more than a minute which was deemed to be unfair to other players including stoppers who were constantly tugged at for silly amounts of time. The basic unwritten rule of kabaddi is that once you are caught and after a brief but unsuccessful attempt at breaking free, you give up and surrender the point to the stoppers team. It is realy hard for refrees to tell if raider takes a second breath even if they are chanting Kabaddi Kabaddi.. It is clear from the comments that Sachin & Dev only got introduced to National style, as fieds are totally different. In National style the field is a rectangle divided into two side vs. Open Punjab style is a circle divided into two D’s. I would like to invite both of them to our next tournament and see in person what style is tougher. Open style by far is more spectator sports and is thriving in US, Canada, England, and Australia, Non residence Indians have made Open style popular in India as well with 10+ international tournaments just in December to March every year not counting regular tournaments. Just hit Kabaddi on the Internet and see what pops up.
May 1st, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Hi Sachin and Dev,
Punjabi style kabaddi is one on one fight when the tag is made from the stopper or alternately the raider. This style is a fight for your life, unlike national style kabaddi which is more like one tackle and game over, regardless that more than one stopper can attack the raider the field is much smaller. Punjab style or circle style is a much larger playing area as Jas says two D put together to make a big circle. Olympic level wrestlers have played this game in Canada and India. It is not for the faint of heart. Catch some video on kabaddi.org.