Afrikan Warriorhood- Episode 1

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:27:03 +0200

Yobè Afrakan Spirituality & Kembat Science (ASKS) teaches Afrikan centered spirituality and modern Afrikan Martial Arts.

This episode is a study of Baba Mwalimu Baruti’s book: Iwa - A Warrior’s Character available for purchase at AkobenHouse.com.

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Inspired by the life of Kamerunian Freedom Fighter, Ruben Um Nyobè, Yobè is Afrikan Spirituality and Combatives, a comprehensive lifestyle designed for people of Afrikan descent to heal from racial trauma and historical suffering through learning Afrikan-centered spiritual systems and self defense.

As such, Yobè is an Afrikan (Alkebulan) Martial Art (Montu) purposed for the liberation and restoration of our Black cultural and spiritual identity before slavery and colonialism. It is a sacred science and a way of life for people of Afrikan descent.

Terminology:

Yobè pays homage to Alkebulan (Afrikan) Kamerunian Warrior and Pan-Afrikan Freedom Fighter, Ruben Um Nyobè who fought against French colonialism in Cameroon before the French murdered him on September 13, 1958.

Through the centuries, our ancestors have always centered Afrikan warrior arts into the culture and spirituality of the people from the music within the drum circle to the charms carried by Dambe fighters. The word Martial Arts comes from the Roman god of war, Mars.

The Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) NTR of War, Montu, is often used to describe the Afrikan Martial Arts. The Kemetic tomb of Baqet III shows various combative positions that appear to be wrestling or grappling.

Throughout the continent of Afrika, wrestling is often considered to be our martial art or Montu. Which literally means to get your opponent on their back, belly, or side. Such an opponent has been successfully “wrestled.” These forms of wrestling include the Laamb of Senegal, Ijakadi or Gidigbo of the Yoruba, and many others.

Alkebulan- Ancient name for the continent commonly miscalled Africa

Afraka (Afrakan): “Af” means flesh as in our black and brown skin. “Ra” means the Ultimate Light which illuminates all things. “Ka” is the Living Spirit within all things. To call our Motherland Afraka and ourselves Afrakan is to connect our physical to our spiritual Afrakan Self. To be Afrakan is not just about skin color and goes beyond race.

Nu Afrakans- Those individuals of African descent who are conscious and connected to their Afrikan ancestry, acknowledge their Creator through actions towards Afrikan unity, and live to pass on their knowledge to the next generations forever.

Moyo- Spiritual Energy

Yoruba:
Ija- Fight
Ijakadi- Wrestling, Combat, Fighting
Gidigbo- Wrestling
Ogun- Orisha of Warriorhood & Metalwork
Ori- Head
Ese- Punch
Onapasi- Kick
Egika- Close Quarters Combat
Nille- Ground Fighting

Kemetic:
NTR- The All, the Father and Mother of all existence, infinite Consciousness
Ntru- Cosmic forces or Spiritual expressions of the NTR.
Ma’at-Kemetic Principles of Truth, Justice, Harmony, Balance, Order, Propriety, and Reciprocity
Montu- Kemetic NTR of War used to describe Afrikan Combatives, Wrestling & Fighting
Smai Tawi- Kemetic practice of energy movement and postures similar to Yoga

Some Afrikan forms of martial (montu) arts include:

Capoeira- Inverted Kicking and dodging system
Engolo- Predecessor to Capoeira & practiced by Queen Nzinga of Angola
Knocking & Kicking- Believed to be descended from Engolo to the Americas
Mgba- Grappling system based on leg wrapping
Ijakadi/Gidigbo- Yoruba striking & grappling art
Dambe- Hausa Boxing from Nigeria
Musangwe- Venda People South Africa Bare Knuckle Boxing
Laamb- Senegalese Wrestling
Tahtib- Kemetic Stick
Zulu Stick Fighting- Art practiced by Zulu people of South Africa
Khandeka- Slap Boxing & Stick
Istunka- Somali stick fighting
Haitian Machete - From nation of Haiti
El Juego de Mani- Game of War from Afro-Cubans
52 Blocks- System founded by Africans in the United States, Afro-Americans
Moraingy- Bare Knuckle style from Madagascar
And many others….

As always, make sure you consult a licensed medical professional before beginning any exercise routine. The techniques presented are for self-defense informational purposes only and can cause serious bodily harm or worse. You are solely responsible for your own health and safety.

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