Ecky Thump is a traditional Lancastrian martial art originating from the industrial heartlands of Northern England. Popularised by the 1970s British comedy trio The Goodies, this formidable combat system is based on the precise and disciplined use of the black pudding—a weapon as humble as it is devastating. Whereas disciplines like Kung Fu and Karate emphasise speed, balance, and ancient philosophy, Ecky Thump draws its strength from flat-cap stoicism, working-class grit, and the aerodynamic pr