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Lathi Khela

When referring to the weapon itself, a lathi could be considered the world’s oldest weapon. Although Lathi shares many principles with other martial arts, it is totally unique in a way. Most armed martial arts of Asia have one thing in common – they use the dan-tien as their energy center. The dan-tien is two fingers below the navel and corresponds to the solar plexus. This relatively low center of gravity causes these martial arts to be mostly performed out of a knees-bent crouch, which is called horse stance. The energy center of Lathi is the heart chakra. This higher center of gravity allows the Lathial (practitioner of Lathi) to practice from a higher, longer, more extended posture. Practitioners feel this provides a natural alignment with gravity that balances, orders, and aligns the body with the earth’s gravity field, and believe this means that Lathi can be used as a powerful therapeutic tool to heal the human body of all kinds of chronic and acute structural troubles. It is worth noting that in dantien-centered martial arts, belly breathing is the predominant pattern. In Lathi, the higher heart center allows for the breath to flow into the high chest. The high chest breath moves energy, nourishes the heart, and lifts the body structure into a natural and therapeutic alignment with gravity. Wielding the lathi helps either to give quick lethal blows to the opponent or to defend the opponent's attack, by using the lathi as a shield. A lathi needs to be quick and precise. Lathi blows are powerful and sometimes even fatal. A good lathi must be able to fight with lathis of different lengths and thicknesses. Lathi became popular among villages of India, especially eastern and southern India. Other than fighting lathi was often used to control domestic animals. A common Hindi saying goes "Jiski lathi, uski bhains" meaning, "he who wields the lathi gets the power. Local warlords and landlords often raised armies of lathi ls for settling disputes and for security purposes. Lathi armies were also used to oppress and punish common people. The size of the army was also an indication of the power of a warlord or landlord. At the same time, lathi had also evolved as a sport. Tournaments involving lathi duels often took place in Indian villages. The Zamindari System was introduced by the Mughals in India and continued during the British rule of India. The Zamindar raised lathi armies to forcefully collect taxes from people. The British introduced lathi as a weapon for the Indian Police. This gave birth to the lathi-charge, a military-style rush (or charge) that uses lathis to disperse crowds. Lathis were now often used by Indian Police to control riots and also as a secondary weapon. Lathi charges were a common way to suppress marches and protests for independence by freedom fighters and common people.

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Lathi is one of the ancient art of India which was invented by our Ancestors. They used Lathi either to Attack or for Defence purposes. The Hindi word LATHI means BAMBOO STICK. Lathi skill is an elegant system of human body movement that dates back through a lineage that is 8000 years old. Lathi is the art of Indian monasteries and thus, the keepers of its flame are spiritual as well. Lathi is the oldest form of Maharashtra Shivkalin which is regarded as the most scientific of its kind in the whole world. All the self-defense techniques were originated from LATHI. Self-disciplining and combat training are the processes of learning through a ritualistic and spiritual way which was found in the roots of Maharashtra. The Sport MARDAANI was also developed from LATHI. Lathi's training aims at the ultimate coordination of Mind and Body. Lathi is an ancient sport played across the globe in various forms. Lathi helps to develop hand and eye coordination, it also helps to strengthen the mind and body. Lathi is a very popular form in Asian Countries. Lathi International Council aims to develop the Sport in all the other Continents and spread the awareness and importance of the game in each Country. Lathi International Council also aims to maintain the standard of Competition from District to International level. The main objective of the Lathi International Council is to bring up the game in Olympic, Commonwealth, Asian, and Paralympic Games.

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Founders

Core Founders of Lathi International Council

Mr. Shubash S. Mohite

Maha Guru


President

Mr. Mahamadrafi H. Shaikh

Master


Secretary General

Our Statements

At the lathi council, we aim at building a lathi sports culture and community of sports lovers. Most lathi sports persons give their best to the game and toil hard in various adverse conditions. The idea is to recognize these circumstances and set a trend in the lathi Sports Industry which strives to anticipate the future needs of our global sportsmen and offers support and encouragement to all. Together, we can build a global community that helps lathi sportspersons achieve their dreams against all odds.

lathi council is on a mission to make it easier for sports lovers to find facilities, awareness, experiences, social interaction making it easy to promote lathi sports globally. lathi council is a social platform that focuses on bringing lathi sports enthusiasts together.

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lathi council is a social platform that focuses on bringing lathi sports enthusiasts together. We bring together unique thinking, insight, and a deep understanding of how people can engage in sports. It is a community of sports lovers that celebrates the hidden sports spirit in every individual. It doesn't matter if you played, want to play, or just want to be an active part of the latest to do with sports – we've got something for everyone. It is also a platform that wishes to connect, nurture and support sportspersons.

Mr. Shubash S. Mohite

President
Lathi International Council

Myself Subhash Mohite, I am an avid promoter of the Lathi Sports events. One of the oldest known Indian sports, it is about using the agility of the human body to achieve mental and physical well-being. It inspires the athlete towards developing a positive attitude towards a multitude of skills, which have a lasting effect on their daily life. Lathi Sports promotes the very essence of sportsmanship and thus I am indebted to the Lathi Council for making strides towards inspiring the younger generation is taking up this sport.

Mr. Mahamadrafi Shaikh

Secretary General
Lathi International Council
India

I am supporting such high-level lathi sports events. In my point of view. Given the nature of lathi sports, it's not surprising that athletes have had some inspiring motivational things to say about hard work, perseverance, leadership, winning, and much more Sports are about those incredible moments where sheer human will and desire overcomes the odds. These are the moments we remember. I thank the Lathi Council team for inspiring the younger generation.

Dr. Vitthal N. Jadhav

IPS, Retd Sp IGP,
President
Lathi Asian Council

For Lathi Asian Council, it's a difficult task to put such an Indian sport on a global stage. But with this challenge, will come to our pride and glory to have done this task successfully when our association will bring this sport in front of the world. Like kabaddi, badminton, chess, and other Indian sports. India will be proud to have another sport being played widely. For our association, we need to contribute relentlessly and work hard to provide support for our players, right from the beginning to the very end. I wish all the very best to Lathi Asian Council. I hope we'll strive to find potential in our players and nurture and develop the same to the best of their abilities. Let us work together and take this sport to the next level

Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rofique

Secretary General
Lathi Asian Council
Bangladesh

I look forward to promoting the sport of Rafiqul Islam Lathi. I am always striving to promote this Asian Lathi sport in the Olympics and globally.  I am devoting my full time to the development of the game of lathi along with all my colleagues.  Surely this game will expand.

Dr. Vaishali V. Shinde

Chairman
Lathi India Organisation

It has been an immense pleasure to put forth our ancient sport like Lathi Kathi to international recognition. It is a Shivkaleen game and also a self-defense technique that will help students/players from all levels across the country. We would make it better & work on its reachability towards all populations around the world. We will make continuous efforts and work hard so that most players can learn this sport and one day it will be a part of the Olympics.

Mr. Ajay R. Shah

President
Lathi India Organization

"Your True Sprit is your Shield"
The Lathi art is used as a means of unarmed self-defense and a way to achieve physical fitness today. The popularity of lathi Khela is waning. The practice of this art form throughout the country can increase its popularity and ensure its continued existence, so I Kindly request each one of you to Promote the Lathi Art and continue This Tradition.

Miss. Sayrabanu H. Shaikh

Secretary-General
Lathi India Organisation

Lathi India Organisation Movement launched the Lathi Traditional sport of India. The mission of the Movement is to bring about behavioral changes and move towards a more physically active lifestyle. Towards achieving this mission, Lathi Sport, Lathi Cultural & proposes to undertake various initiatives and conduct events to achieve competition the following objectives in the world.