Zulu Indlamu

From South Africa, the Zulu people have a traditional war dance known as the Indlamu:

[I]t is regarded as a touchstone of Zulu identity. Full regimental attire, precise timing and uncompromised posture are required. It is danced by men of any age wearing skin (amabeshu), headrings, ceremonial belts, ankle rattles, shields and weapons like knobkeries and spears.

The dancers show off their strength and skill with their weapons via mock stabs and energetic lifts of one foot over the head, bringing it down hard on the downbeat as a display.

Here is a video of an Indlamu performance from Zululand (slightly NSFW, some topless women occasionally in the scene). The warriors' kicks begin around 5:40:

Another performance from South Africa. I love the attitude of one of the dancers around 1:38 after he finishes a series of high kicks -- as if to say, "Oh yeah? You think you can take me?" ;-) Great stuff!