[4], we are informed that in medieval Bengal lathikhela used to be a highly skilled art, as most feudal lords employed groups of 'lathiyals' to defend their fiefdoms. Lathikhela is a martial art which developed as an extension of martial defense skills used by these 'lathiyals'. This is an ideal example of the natural intermingling of recreation and work. Unfortunately, due to the decline of patronization and other socio-politico-economic reasons