Kechnaoba - Old Georgian Game

Kechnaoba, კეჭნაობა (ravine fencing), the same as "fight", the same as "cutting". Widespread fencing in Khevsureti with swords and small shields.

During fencing, they also used combat rings worn on the fingers, which were called "Sathiten". Fighting techniques were taught to children from the age of 5-6. According to the Roman historian Dion Cassius (2nd century BC), while in Georgia, Pompeius got to know Pshav-Khevsuri fencing, "If they were used in the battle of armory, and it is said that their training with a sword is similar to the use of a sword and a shield at home." 

The chronicler also mentions that the fencing Pshav-Khevsurs were part of the personal bodyguards of the King of the Iberians.

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