While watching Kesari, something about Gatka struck me.
Most martial arts are designed for one on one combat. Judo, Kung fu, Kalaripattu, et al .
The Gatka is the only martial art that is designed for managing multiple opponents at once. It is, by design, the martial art of the outnumbered!
The movements are circular, allowing the combatant to cover his back and all flanks. The sword moves vertically and in an unpredictable, elliptical motion, allowing for quick change of holding angle, the direction and speed of movement, et al. To practice doing all this at high speeds, with weapons that are heavy, requires amazing training.
Guru Gobind Singh knew what he was talking about when he said "Sawa Lakh se ek ladaoon, Taan Gobind Singh naam dharaoon"
Most martial arts are designed for one on one combat. Judo, Kung fu, Kalaripattu, et al .
The Gatka is the only martial art that is designed for managing multiple opponents at once. It is, by design, the martial art of the outnumbered!
The movements are circular, allowing the combatant to cover his back and all flanks. The sword moves vertically and in an unpredictable, elliptical motion, allowing for quick change of holding angle, the direction and speed of movement, et al. To practice doing all this at high speeds, with weapons that are heavy, requires amazing training.
Guru Gobind Singh knew what he was talking about when he said "Sawa Lakh se ek ladaoon, Taan Gobind Singh naam dharaoon"
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