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Ukrainian National Fighting

Discover the fascinating history and significance of the famous Ukrainian dance Gopak, rooted in the traditions and valor of Cossacks. Uncover the mystical union with nature in Cossacks' martial Gopak techniques and witness modern Ukrainian athletes' global success in prestigious competitions. Explore the annual festivals of Cossack Glory and Savior on Khortitsa, celebrating the rich heritage of Ukrainian martial arts. Join a journey through time where ancient warrior strength meets contemporary excellence in the art of Gopak.

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Ukrainian National Fighting

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  1. Ukrainian National Fighting Gopak Prepared by the teacher of EnglishVovkotrubLarysaValeriivnaKaterinopol secondary school №2 Katerinopil district radaCherkassy region

  2. Famous Ukrainian dance Gopak Khortytsia

  3. Origin It is based on national traditions, historic heritage, philosophy and morals of Cossacks. Ukrainian ancestors had amazing secrets of battle both knives and bare hands. In order to better represent the Ukrainian martial arts, let’s stop on some of them.

  4. Famous Ukrainian Gopakhas been moving to the present for a long time. The day-old mystery Cossack training was not danced "creating" the struggle. In an effort to survive cossacks put the martial culture of ancestors in the basis of their dance.

  5. It should be noticed that techniques of cossacks’ military gopak shows the union with powers of nature. Sources of strength and valor of the ancient warrior were stars, rain, wind, sun, trees and land. • It should be noted - the most stable Techniques remained union with the forces of nature. Sources of strength and valor of the ancient warrior was rain, wind, sun, stars, trees, land.

  6. Gopak dedicated fire. The movements symbolize the essence of the confrontation of Light and Darkness.

  7. Gopak in modern Ukraine • Nowdays Ukrainian athletes entered the global elite at the most prestigious international competitions: over 100 times Ukrainian fighters won them. Canada, Germany, USA, Taiwan, Hungary, France, Czech Republiccouldn’t take the 1st place at World and European championships

  8. "Cossack Glory" • Since 1996, Ukraine has held annual festivals, tournaments "Cossack Glory" International Festival of Cossack martial arts and traditional "Savior on Khortitsa" named Anatoly Yermak, organized by Ukrainian Federation of Martial Arts Federation of Ukrainian Cossack fights.

  9. Both men and women may take part in cossack competitions • They show their habits in dancing gopak and fighting

  10. Gopak today

  11. Thnk u 4 attention

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