What Is Gatka? The History of the Sikh Warrior Martial Art

Sikh Warrior Ways: The History and Development of the Weapons Art of Gatka To document the evolution of gatka, the traditional weapons-based combat sport of the Sikhs, one must first look to the ancient Hindu martial art of shastar vidya, from which it’s derived. The origins of shastar vidya, which means “weapon science” in Sanskrit, are unknown, but according to ancient accounts, the art may have…