<P> It is not known when the tomahawk chop was invented . However , it is claimed by a former Florida State University president that it was invented by the Florida State University Marching Chiefs in the 1980s to complement their war chants . Another report claims it was first performed in 1984 by students from the university 's fraternities behind the band . The action was adopted by fans of the FSU Seminoles over the following years . Despite this , the university 's board does not endorse the action stating `` Some traditions we can not control ... It 's a term we did not choose and officially do not use '' . </P>
<P> It is not known when the tomahawk chop was invented . However , it is claimed by a former Florida State University president that it was invented by the Florida State University Marching Chiefs in the 1980s to complement their war chants . Another report claims it was first performed in 1984 by students from the university 's fraternities behind the band . The action was adopted by fans of the FSU Seminoles over the following years . Despite this , the university 's board does not endorse the action stating `` Some traditions we can not control ... It 's a term we did not choose and officially do not use '' . </P>
who started the tomahawk chop braves or fsu
who started the tomahawk chop braves or fsu
1980s 1984
1980s 1984