Professional Certification for Traditional Indian Sports
Preserve India's intangible heritage through official training and certification in disciplines like Mallyuddha, Gilli Danda, and ancient combat arts.
We offer official certification courses to become a National Instructor or National Referee for Gilli Danda. Our programs, supported by Khelo India, include training, rulebooks, and certification to help you professionally promote this traditional sport.
We invite you to enroll in our Diploma in Traditional Martial Arts (DTMA). This 12-month course is for those with a 12th pass or equivalent qualification and provides a deep, practical understanding of India's historic martial disciplines.
We are proud to promote Mallyuddha, the traditional and ancient martial art of India. Through our affiliation with the International Federation of Mallyuddha, we offer training and certification to preserve and grow this powerful wrestling discipline.
Join us in celebrating Mallyuddha, one of India's most ancient martial arts. We provide structured training that connects modern practitioners with the historical roots of combat wrestling, as depicted in ancient scriptures and traditions.
This poster announces the 2nd Indian Traditional Sports & Games Festival, an event we champion to preserve our intangible cultural heritage. The festival features a wide range of sports, from Kabaddi and Lattu to Gulel (slingshot).
We invite participants to the Indian Traditional Sports & Games Festival, featuring events like Gilli-Danda, Mallyuddha, Yogasana, and Rassakasi (Tug-of-war). Our goal is to create certified professionals and competitive platforms for these heritage sports.
A visual celebration of the 2nd Indian Traditional Sports & Games Festival in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. We are committed to creating platforms that showcase and professionalize traditional games like Lagori (seven stones), Gilli Danda, and Lattu (spinning top).
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Our certification programs for sports like Gilli Danda and Mallyuddha are designed to transition these skills from local pastimes to recognized professional disciplines. Each track includes official rulebooks, structured instructional methodologies, and certification from affiliated national bodies, ensuring that when you finish the course, you are qualified to teach or officiate at district and national-level festivals.
Professionalizing Heritage
We are moving beyond the casual approach to traditional games. Our academy functions as an ecosystem where skills like Mallyuddha, Lagori, and Gilli Danda are codified, taught, and certified. We provide a bridge for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to turn their cultural knowledge into a credible profession.
Certification Tracks
Whether you are a physical education teacher, a sports club owner, or an athlete, our curriculum offers specific paths:
- Instructor Courses: Learn how to teach technical skills, manage groups, and ensure safety. This is ideal for those looking to start academies or run community programs.
- Referee Training: Gain the authority to officiate at national tournaments. We provide the rulebooks, judging criteria, and practical experience needed to manage competitive events.
- Diploma Programs: For serious students, our 12-month traditional martial arts diplomas provide an in-depth study of history, biomechanics, and combat application.
The National Path
Our affiliation with the Traditional Sports and Games Federation, India (TSG India) and other international bodies means your certification holds weight. We host annual events like the Indian Traditional Sports & Games Festival, where our certified instructors and referees gain first-hand exposure to the national circuit. This isn't just about learning the game; it is about establishing a career path within the rapidly growing traditional sports sector in India.
National Martial Arts Academy
We started as a family with a dream to keep our village's traditional games alive and have grown into a national network. We believe that by teaching these ancient disciplines through structured, modern certification, we can empower anyone to build a career while honoring India's sports heritage.
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