Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 18: Indigenous Martial Arts and Sport
"Indigenous Martial Arts and Sport" opens the unit Sports, at about four pages. Students are likely to learn about India's traditional martial arts, such as kalaripayattu, gatka and thang-ta, and indigenous sports, their history, values and techniques. It links with the preface's emphasis on indigenous games and with the earlier Physical Education books' mentions of these traditions. Watching demonstrations, if possible, and learning about regional forms make it vivid. The printed title uses an older spelling of the word indigenous.
This is chapter 18 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Sports section, and begins on page 139 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Age is Just a Number" and is followed by "Combat Sports".
Understanding and activity go together in "Indigenous Martial Arts and Sport". The book asks students to appreciate the history, ethics and science behind the games they play as well as to practise them, and to discuss, research and reflect. Safe practice, inclusion and fair play are stressed. The chapter works well with short projects, discussion, demonstration and a connection to the student's own activity.
After "Indigenous Martial Arts and Sport", ask your student what they found interesting and what they would change in their own routine. Conversations like this extend the classroom discussion to the home. Make sure students drink water, rest properly and wear suitable clothing.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.