Gatka - Wikipedia
Gatka (Gurmukhi: ਗੱਤਕਾ; Shahmukhi: گَتّکا; Hindi: गतका; Urdu: گَتکا) is a form of martial art associated primarily with the Sikhs of the Punjab and other related ethnic groups, such as Hindkowans.
The only living master of a dying martial art - BBC News
2011年10月29日 — A former factory worker from the British Midlands may be the last living master of the centuries-old Sikh battlefield art of shastar vidya.
Gatka -The Traditional Sikh Martial Art | SikhNet
2023年1月20日 — An amalgamation of acrobatics and sword fighting, Gatka is an ancient martial art that has been battle-tested for many thousands of years in northern India. It consists of stick-fighting with wooden sticks that simulate swords.
Gatka - A Traditional Indian Martial Art | It Happens Only in India ...
2022年12月28日 — The Sikh community has kept alive a martial art of self-defense called Gatka. To know more about such age-old traditions, watch It Happens Only in India, premieres 15th January, on National...
Sikh Martial Art (Gatkā) | The Oxford Handbook of Sikh Studies
This article discusses the Sikh martial art called gatka, which originated from the need of the emerging Sikh community of northern India (Punjab) to defend itself. The article first examines the Sikh perspective on the art, its techniques, practice, and significance.
Gatka ~ A Martial Art that Empowers Our Life | SikhNet
2015年7月30日 — It is a martial art, but it is also a spiritual practice, which aims to bring balance to our being. Gatka was employed in historical Sikh wars and has been thoroughly battle-tested, when there was a need to defend the dharma.
Indian Martial Arts: Kalaripayattu, Silambam, and Gatka
2024年2月4日 — Discover the ancient Indian martial arts of Kalaripayattu, Silambam, and Gatka, showcasing unique combat techniques and cultural heritage.
Indian martial arts - Wikipedia
Indian martial arts refers to the fighting systems of the Indian subcontinent. A variety of terms are used for the English phrases "Indian martial arts", deriving from ancient sources. While they may seem to imply specific disciplines (e.g. archery, armed combat), by Classical times they were used generically for all fighting systems.
Sikh Martial Arts Go Mainstream | SikhNet
2009年8月17日 — Gatka, the traditional Sikh martial art dating back to the early 17th century, has seen a rejuvenation in the past few years. Originally practised by the Sikhs in Punjab to defend against invaders, it's a sort of a cross between fencing and tag, more ferocious yet …
Gatka - The Sikh Martial Art - Holidify
A form of self-defence martial arts of yore, Gatka is more than just a play with wooden sticks. Also known as Khutka, it is a spiritual practice too. It is a coming together of physical flamboyance with sacred devotion. It has often been called ‘Adi-Shakti Yoga’, or Yoga for empowering the self.