Indian, US troops hold martial arts, mountain drills in Vizag
The exercises are aimed at enhancing mutual interoperability, physical resilience and cultural understanding.
Visakhapatnam: martial artsAs part of the ongoing India-US tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Tiger Triumph 2025 exercise, troops of the Indian Army and US Armed Forces undertook joint physical training, martial arts and mountain warfare activities. The exercises are aimed at enhancing mutual interoperability, physical resilience and cultural understanding.
Indian Army soldiers from 8 Gorkha Infantry Battalion Group of the Amphibious Brigade, Bison Division, and Bobcats from the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division participated in a joint yoga and martial arts session, held at the HQ Eastern Fleet Sports Complex in Visakhapatnam. The yoga asanas included Surya Namaskar. Indian Army’s indigenous martial arts system AMAR (Army Martial Arts Routine) followed.
The AMAR segment included close combat techniques and self-defence drills conducted in unison by both contingents, highlighting shared discipline and combat conditioning.
INS Karna witnessed a joint training, focusing on mountain warfare skills and vertical mobility. Soldiers from both sides underwent familiarisation with mountain equipment, practiced various knots and hitches, constructed tactical bases in triangle, linear and rectangular configurations, and assembled rope stretchers. The session included practical training in rock climbing, rappelling and slithering techniques, vital for operating in mountainous and rugged terrain.
A notable highlight of the day turned out to be Indian Army “Gorkha Fury” – a traditional Kukri-based martial dance performed by the Gorkha troops. The performance, blending martial skills with acrobatic precision, received a warm appreciation from the US contingent.
The events of the day deepened professional engagement and mutual respect between the two militaries.