Iran · China

Rooster Fight

Also known as Khorus Jangi, Khoros Jangi, 斗鸡 (Dòu Jī), Cockfight

Two players each stand on one leg and try to knock each other off balance by bumping bodies, no hands allowed.

2+ playersAges 7-14OutdoorsHigh energySmall spaceNo kit
The rules

How to play

1

Each player lifts one foot, bends that knee, and grips the raised ankle behind their back with one hand.

2

Both free arms are tucked to their sides or folded across their chests.

3

At a signal, players hop toward each other and collide with shoulders, hips, or torsos trying to force the other to put down their raised foot or lose balance entirely.

4

Any player who touches the ground with both feet or drops their raised foot loses the round.

5

Best of three rounds wins.

Keep it fair

Pushing with hands is a foul and a point to the opponent. One adult or older child watches each duel, without a referee, hand-use disputes are almost unavoidable.

Good for building
balancestrengthagilitytiming
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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