Etymology The name "Dambe" derives from the Hausa word for "boxe", and appears in languages like Bole as Dembe. See also Lutte Traditionnelle: a form of traditional pan-West African wrestling, often performed in conjunction with Dambe. Abir-qesheth(ancient Hebrew fighting art) References Further reading "African Martial Arts." (2006) Green, Thomas A. (2003). "Africa and African America." In Thomas A. Green, ed. Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia, pp. 1-12. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. Nakasissa, Michael. (February 14, 2006). "Traditional African Sports and Games: Dambe (Boxing)." "Traditional Butchers' Boxing Is Reborn." (April 25, 2002) Pakistani Daily Times External links Inside the Brutal World of Nigerian Boxing, report by VICE News Boxing African martial arts Hausa Sport in Nigeria Sport in Niger Sport in Chad