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Tahtib

T
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two players face off, each holding a long stick with both hands.

2

Moving to the beat of drumming, circle your opponent and feint before attempting a scoring strike.

3

A controlled touch to the opponent's head or upper body with the stick counts as a point.

4

Block or dodge incoming strikes with your own stick rather than simply absorbing them.

5

Judge the bout on skill, rhythm, and control; the player who lands the most clean touches wins.