Gatka is a traditional Sikh martial art. There are two (or more) conflicting theories on how it came to be. One is that it was created from the remnants of an earlier and more complete Sikh martial system called Shastar Vidiya after the British overran and subjugated the Sikh kingdom in the two Sikh wars of the mid-1800s. The other is that it is an authentic system handed down from 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. Both theories have their strong and vocal advocates.
Gatka as an authentic system will be dealt with first.
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Gatka - An Introduction - An article giving an overview of the art and its history.
International Gatka Federation (IGF) - Information on Gatka the traditional Sikh martial art. Weaponry, meditation and philosophy are part of the shastra videa, the science of weapons.
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International Gatka Organisation - Contains detail in the styles history, terms, saints, and related information. Also features events, news and links.
Warrior Saints - Resources on the battle-tested ancient Sikh martial art of Gatka.
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