KUPIGANA NGUMI

Kupigana Ngumi (a.k.a. "Essence of African Martial Arts") is an African martial arts founded in 60's by Shaha Mfundishi Massi and Nganga Mfundishi Taloo-Naa. It is based on rhythmic, dance-like movements. There are 3 empowerment areas in training: cultural, emotional and mental, and fitness. In cultural, the self-esteem of the students and the cultural understanding is increased. Emotional and Mental empowerments teach the students to make good choices and avoid confrontation. They also learn stress and anger management. The fitness area works on the students mental focus, coordination, endurance, flexibility and strength.

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The basis for most of my information can be found at www.westword.com/issues/2003-03-27/bestsports76.html and it was mentioned in a knowledgable forum post at www.martialtalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-12661.html