Moraingy dates back to the 17th century. It originated on the west coast of Madagascar, where it was practised as training for war and as an initiation rite marking the passage to adulthood.

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar's traditional combat sport "moraingy" is gaining attention in the capital Antananarivo as efforts increase to revive and professionalise this indigenous martial art ...

Barefoot in the dust, their hands wrapped in thin fabric, a handful of athletes practised moraingy, a traditional Madagascan martial art, ahead of a fight in Antananarivo stadium. Moraingy originated ...