Grima: The Art of Freedom and ResistanceCEFR A1
19 Apr 2025
Adapted from Rowan Glass, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by J̶o̶h̶n̶n̶y̶ Sántiz, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Grima is a martial art from Colombia.
- It uses machetes for fighting.
- People in Cauca practice this art.
- Grima is part of Afro-Colombian culture.
- Masters teach younger people the art.
- Grima shows freedom and resistance.
Difficult words
- martial — Related to fighting or combat.
- machete — A large knife used for cutting.machetes
- practice — To do something regularly to improve.
- culture — The ideas and customs of a group.
- teach — To help someone learn something.
- freedom — The state of being free.
- resistance — The ability to fight against something.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about martial arts?
- Why is it important to learn from masters?
- How can culture be shown through art?
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