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	Gatka
		Gatka was used succesfully by the Sikhs throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, in numerous battles against the Mughal forces.
		Gatka is normally taught with rhythmic accompaniment, and the object is to achieve fluid, natural and flowing movement, without hesitation, doubt or anxiety.
		Gatka students always train with "both hands full", as this is both an excellent exercise for matching the two halves of the body and is emphasised as ideal for combat.
	www.atlantamartialarts.com /styles/gatka.htm (944 words)

	Martial arts training - Gatka
		Gatka was used successfully by the Sikhs throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, in numerous battles against the Mughal forces.
		Gatka students always train with "both hands full", as this is both an excellent exercise for matching the two halves of the body and is emphasized as ideal for combat.
		Gatka emphasizes the superiority of having something in both hands, whether it's two sticks, or a stick and a sword, or a sword and a shield or any other combination.
	www.martial-arts-training.com /martial-arts-styles/gatka.htm (903 words)

	Gatka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gatka as an authentic system will be dealt with first.
		Some have said that Gatka is perhaps the original grandparent of all modern martial arts which came out of northern India towards China (although this is not commonly taught outside of India).
		According to the Shastar Vidiyia exponents, Gatka eventually devolved into a sport and exhibition form that is shown at Sikh festivals and is shorn of the ancient and actual combat skills.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gatka (1297 words)

	SikhSpectrum.com Monthly. A new current is swelling up in the world of Sikh martial arts. Under the cloak of "gatka ...
		This is proved by the fact that the gatka method of fighting with a plain lathi involves capturing the extended end of the stick with the other hand, at the end of the down stroke, thereby presenting the other side of the body to the opponent, with the stick held principally in the other hand.
		Hopefully, this has persuaded you that a gatka is a replica of a real steel sword and is practiced with instead of a real steel sword, and that a stick is something different, and a different method has to be used.
		Gatka's defence to this is to use the guard in fifth - the hanging guard.
	www.sikhspectrum.com /062002/shaster.htm (3009 words)

	Gatka. An Introduction. Sikh Culture & Arts . Sikh Women Community
		Gatka, is an ancient martial art used by the Gurus to help defend the religious beliefs of Sikhi and also those of other religions.
		However the real lift of Gatka began in his son's time Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji who is and was described as the most perfect person on earth, as he was very intelligent and could speak and write a number of different languages with equal comfort.
		In the past few centuries, Gatka has mainly been practised in India by the Nahang Singhs, who are Sikhs who believe in the importance of preserving the type of dress (Bana) and weaponry as was worn by the Gurus.
	www.sikhwomen.com /sikhism/culture_arts/gatka.htm (1099 words)

	Gatka
		Gatka is a complete martial system which uses spiritual, mental and physical skills in equal portions to help one fully competent in defending themselves and others.
		Gatka was originally practised by the Sikhs in the Punjab to defend themselves against the Mogul invaders.
		In its physical form, Gatka is the original feudal art of the Saint Soldiers "Khalsa", for whom the way of life is the same as the art of war.
	www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Gatka (3530 words)

	Gatka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka is a very basic and practical art.
		Gatka is a martial art originating from Punjab (North West of India).
		It is said that in 1984 when the Golden Temple was attacked by the Indian Army, four Singhs stood at each of the doors of the temple, swinging their Shasters (full length swords) in a basic movement from the Gatka and nobody could come within a ten-metre range of them.
	www.martial-way.com /gatka.html (226 words)

	gatka
		Gatka is the name of the martial art traditionally practised by the members of the Sikh religion.
		The correct gatka method is a continuous flow: wherever you, your body and your weapon(s) are, relative to the opponent, they are capable of being moved into attack or defence patterns, into "chamber" and out.
		This is because the whole of gatka is a continuous exercise, and in practise the whole idea is to use the natural flow, and your instinctive responses, to strike an opponent down.
	www.combatkempo.com /Gatka/gatka.htm (8045 words)

	SIKHWORLD.CO.UK
		The ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji was supposedly seen practicing Gatka alone by the Mogul army, his speed and accuracy was both an alarming and surprising experience for them.
		In the past few centuries, Gatka has mainly been practiced in India by the Nahang Singhs, who are Sikhs who believe in the importance of preserving the type of dress (Bana) and weaponry as was worn by the Gurus.
		Even here in Britain, around the same period angry individuals in their hundreds rioted outside a Gurdwara in Dudley, and two Nahang Singh's successfully defended the Gurdwara, and reports have it that not one attacker was able to set foot in the Temple.
	www.sikhworld.co.uk /page28.html (1103 words)

	Martial Arts Systems and Styles - Gatka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka is commonly referred to as an India Martial art.
		The word Gatka is a slang expression coined in the nineteen hundreds to describe a number of stick, staff and sword styles made for use in public demonstration.
		Gatka is based on meditation and the practice of more than 10 different weapons.
	www.usadojo.com /martial-arts-styles/about-gatka.htm (199 words)

	KhalsaPanth.co.uk - Gatka - Akhara - Gatka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka is spiritual and physical martial art given to humanity from Waheguru "God" to help defend righteousness, belief, truthful living and annihilate oppression.
		Gatka is an art that intends to get rid of the five innate passions - lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego - only when one can conquer the evil passions inside can one conquer the evil outside - 'only then can it be just for them to wield the sword'.
		Gatka is only complete when Gurmat (the knowledge of the Guru) is imparted, which in turn teaches respect and understanding of the powerful Shasters "various weapons" and how to gracefully use them to defend as a true Gursikh.
	www.khalsapanth.co.uk /gatka.htm (441 words)

	Baba Fateh Singh Gatka Akhara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka, the vibrant traditional martial art form of the Sikhs.
		The art of Gatka involves a series of integral combat training systems that include several systems of duels and the use of weapons of defence and offence.
		It aims at the co-ordination of mind and body through the meditation of spiritual verses of Gurbani, a holistic system by which the character and moral attitude of a student is shaped.
	www.internationalgatka.org /bfs/BFS_Class_Times.htm (167 words)

	UK Fight Club - Gatka martisl arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka started with Har Govinde Guru, son of Arjan Guru, martyred in 1606 by the Emperor Jahangir.
		Gatka is a martial art mainly based on the use of three kinds of weapons:
		In the past, Gatka was practised by the army for hours, riding and on foot.
	www.zyworld.com /enembius/sfc/Gatka.htm (902 words)

	jameshom.com \| Gatka: Martial Art of the Sikhs
		Gatka is one of the most esoteric martial arts around.
		Gatka is a battle-tested, ancient martial art that survives today as part of the Sikh culture.
		Although training in gatka may be hard to find for non-Sikhs, the art is exciting to watch in cultural demonstrations--wait for one near you.
	martialarts.jameshom.com /library/weekly/aa080199.htm (493 words)

	Gatka Yahoo! Reviewed These Sites And Found Them Related To Martial Arts > Gatka Gatka: Martial Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka is the martial art of the Sikhs, and is tied in with the religion Sikhism oppressors, and to train diligently in gatka.
		Gatka, is an ancient martial art used by the Gurus to help defend the religious beliefs of Sikhi Ji was supposedly seen practising Gatka alone by the Mogul army, his.
		Gatka is the name of the martial art traditionally practised by the members The word "gatka" itself actually refers to the wooden training stick that.
	www.99hosted.com /names9017.html (528 words)

	The Hindu : Powerful fighting force
		The basic principle of Gatka is the unification of the mind, body and spirit in a rhythm of life to train a saint-soldier.
		The tenth and last guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh was a master of Gatka and established the Khalsa (brotherhood) tradition, which unified the Sikh community into a powerful fighting force.
		Gatka is based on a simple four-step movement called the Pantra.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/yw/2003/02/15/stories/2003021500040200.htm (672 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Gatka
		What is clear is that it emerged formally from its original birthplace in the Punjab region of northern India during the times of the 6th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Sahib (early 17th century), who learned and instructed his Sikhs to learn the martial art.
		Some have said that Gatka is the original grandparent of all modern martial arts which came out of northern India towards China (although this is not commonly taught outside of Gatka).
		Now, in the 21st century, martial artists in the West are slowly beginning to recognize Gatka and enquire about it.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Gatka (261 words)

	My Asia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka was historically used as a martial art to defend religious beliefs.
		Gatka is based upon the movement called "Panthra".
		This allows the martial artist to use his natural instincts that might be considered "dormant [bringing] him to a higher level".
	www.csuchico.edu /~cheinz/syllabi/sp2000/carson/india.htm (158 words)

	As American as Gatka - Sepia Mutiny
		Gatka is a (the?) “Sikh Martial Art.” A fighter swings his or her weapon (usually a stick, sword, or chain) in a fast, fluid, circular, flowing motion, while following a set footwork routine called the Panthra.
		Gatka is a ceremonial derivation of this school.
		Gatka is well known and feared here on the shores of United Kingdom of Desi.
	www.sepiamutiny.com /sepia/archives/001774.html (1889 words)

	Talk:Gatka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		I am going to fix a few things, but I'm not deeply familiar with either the specific history of the style or with the very early history of the Eastern martial arts, so I can't do very much with it.
		It lacks proper references and considering my family has a long history in terms of Sikh Phulkian states, this article is seriously in need of work since it is voicing a lot of assumptions.
		It [Gatka] was perfected by the time of the tenth and last Sikh Guru.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Gatka (570 words)

	tahtib middle eastern stick dance and martial art belly dance music stick fighting folkloric art
		There are many arts from around the world that will probably always remain as part of their culture; ones which will never be known to foreigners in the way that arts like karate or tae kwon do are.
		Gatka, Silambam, and Tahtib are such arts, ancient but enigmatic, known only to their desciples and those foreign men of adventure, like Richard Burton, who would travel to the places where they're practiced.
		Technically, Gatka is the name of a stick used to practice sword fighting, but the name Gatka also refers to the martial art used by the Sikhs of northern India.
	www.alliancemartialarts.com /tahtib.html (997 words)

	Gatka, Martial Art of the Sikh Warrior - www.ezboard.com
		Gatka is the martial art of the Sikhs and Rajputs, based upon the martial arts practiced by the Kshatriyas/Rajputs of North India from Vedic Aryan times.
		Did you know that Gatka was so effective that the Brits used Sikhs as police officers throughout their empire, particularly for their riot-control expertise.
		As far as I know, Gatka is primarily a weapons-based martial art, with few unarmed combat moves.
	p203.ezboard.com /fjattincboard30296frm1.showMessage?topicID=68.topic (243 words)

	wcsya.org \| West Coast Sikh Youth Alliance >> Camp! \| westcoast.waheguroo.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Gatka, Intense Gatka & Yoga classes were an uphill battle - At first, many of the campers were out of shape and out of spirit, and it took them the course of the first two lessons to get into the mood.
		However, the opportunity to learn the martial teachings of the Sikh Gurus is not just an event, but an honor, and soon the campers realized how privelaged they were to be learning this sacred martial art.
		The instructors taught the campers some valuable tools of self defense, and made them aware that Gatka is not learned in a day, but through a process of devotion, practice and discipline.
	westcoast.waheguroo.com /wcsya_camp.htm (1175 words)

	Uptej Singh : International Gatka Master Enthralls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hounslow, London (KP) - After Sikh marital arts expert Uptej Singh demonstrated his Gatka skills blindfolded in front of the British Prince Charles and his wife, his name and pictures were splashed across the British newspapers with headlines such as : “Don't dare try this at home”, and “Surely that man with the sword isn't.
		The Gatka demonstration was held at one of Britain's biggest Sikh temples in Hounslow, West London.
		Uptej Singh has traveled extensively around the world, teaching and demonstrating his skills in Gatka, his Akhara has won many awards in Punjab and abroad in various Gatka competitions, and has received letters of appreciation from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.
	www.panthic.org /news/124/ARTICLE/2338/2006-03-19.html (406 words)

	Sword Forum International - Hey check these out! sikh fighting video clips
		It would be interesting to hear from Russ Mitchell on this; he specializes in the Hungarian sabre and swordsmanship and since the Hungarians were primarily a light cavalry, like the Sikhs, it would be interesting to note his thoughts on the impact of horsemanship to swordsmanship.
		Gatka was the martial art I discovered recently thanks to people like you my friend.
		Gatka's positions are not designed for fighting en masse, obviously.
	forums.swordforum.com /showthread.php?threadid=22603 (3865 words)

	Gatka - Psychology Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		One of the most important things learnt in gatka is a Paenthra.
		Gatka had none of Shastar Vidiya's almost unarmed fighting system (e.g.Chakra or Kara, the sharpened war wrist bracelet used in hand to hand combat and also as a quoit (deadly flying disc)).
		This article related to the martial arts is a stub.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Gatka (1276 words)

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