1. Maya Ballgame
In the ancient time of Central America, where Mayans live. They were very intrigued by their Gods, and had to make sacrifices. One way they would kill each other to the Gods, is by playing a ballgame. The Mayans built vast arenas, which allowed a lot of spectators. Two teams, comprising two to six players, competed against each other. The game was played with a rubber ball that weighed around four kilograms (around nine pounds). If the ball touched the ground, then the losing team would get sacrificed.
2. Gladiator Games
Everyone has heard of the Roman gladiators. They were a symbol of the mighty Roman Empire. These slaves were trained in special gladiator schools to fight as one of four gladiator types. Each type had its advantages and disadvantages.
3. Boxing
Boxing is a sport known to mankind which was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games by the Greeks in the late 7th century BC. In that time period people who won got honored, but the losers didn’t get anything but pain, or even death. Since the 1990s people began to make a effeince sport out of boxing, and the boxing world was getting more popular.
4. Kabaddi
This Indian contact sport. It is one of the most popular sports in India, played mainly among people in villages. India has taken part in four Asian Games in kabaddi, and won gold in all of them. Four forms of kabaddi played in India are Amar, Suranjeevi, huttuttoo, and Gaminee. Many people have got a lot of injuries for playing the game, and you have to be well trained if you want to play the actual sport.
5. Mokomoko Boxing
If you’d rather watch fighting without the protection offered by gloves, Mokomoko boxing will be right up your street.The sport is popular in Polynesian culture, with combatants going toe-to-toe in violent bare-knuckle contests.The only acceptable way to defend an incoming blow was with a closed fist, which has got to hurt.
