Extreme dance on the pole (15 photos)

Extreme dance on the pole - Mallakhamb born in Maharastra (India) in the 12th century as a form of training fighters. This is an old art was almost lost for centuries. But now it is being revived, and is becoming increasingly popular. The word «Malla» means a fighter, and «Khamb» translated as post / pole. Sports equipment - a wooden pole in teak with a diameter of 55 cm. At the bottom and 35 on top. It somehow Hindus and show miracles of dexterity and endurance.