Thang Ta
Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡ ꯇꯥ | |
A performance of Thang Ta | |
| Country of origin | India |
|---|---|
| Creator | Pakhangba (according to Meitei mythology) |
| Parenthood | Meitei culture |
| Ancestor arts | Huiyen Lallong |
| Related arts | Sarit Sarak |
| Martial art | yes |
Thang Ta (/thaang-taa/) is a classical Meitei traditional martial art form. It is originated from the Ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state). It is practised using weaponry. It is considered as the sibling of Sarit Sarak, which uses no weapons. Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak are considered as the sub forms of Huiyen Lallong martial art form.