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A message for the Khalsa
by Prof Manhit Singh Ji
Siri Kesha Ghar Sahib 2002

Dec 27th 2015 | Resourses

Baba Fateh Singh Gatka Akhara (UK) reach the finals at the International Gatka Competition Bombay 2002

Nov 22nd 2015 | Resources

Courtesy Bhai Ran Singh ji
An informative introduction to the Tarna Dhal warrior’s way of iife.
Preparation the for Hola Mohalla a tradition that dates back to the times of the 10th Guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji – where the Khalsa warriors demonstrate their skill in martial games including riding, tent pegging, sword-wielding and Gatka.


Dec 28th 2015 | Resources

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Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp 2015
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be December 27th to December 31st, 2015. We will meet on December 27th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on December 31st around 11:30 am.
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Camp Miri Piri  Feb 2016
Camp Miri Piri Feb 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be March 14th to 18th, 2016. We will meet on March 16th at 1pm at Khalsa School. We will return to Khalsa School on March 18th around 11:30 am.
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Camp will be July 4th to July 8th, 2016. We will meet on July 4th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on July 8th around 11:30 am.
Sikh 2 Inspire  India Yatra 2016
Sikh 2 Inspire India Yatra 2016
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp -Dec-2015
Khalsa Centre Winter Camp 2015
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be December 27th to December 31st, 2015. We will meet on December 27th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on December 31st around 11:30 am.
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaali Kirtan Darbar
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Akaal Camp Jan 2016
Camp Miri Piri  Feb 2016
Camp Miri Piri Feb 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Khalsa Centre Spring Break Camp 2016
Welcome to Registration for Camp!

Camp will be March 14th to 18th, 2016. We will meet on March 16th at 1pm at Khalsa School. We will return to Khalsa School on March 18th around 11:30 am.
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Khalsa Centre Gatka Camp Vancouver 2016
Camp will be July 4th to July 8th, 2016. We will meet on July 4th at 1pm at Khalsa School Newton. We will return to Khalsa School Newton on July 8th around 11:30 am.
Sikh 2 Inspire  India Yatra 2016
Sikh 2 Inspire India Yatra 2016

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    GATKA 

    An Ancient Art

    In 

    A Modern World

     

     

    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.  A separate entity from the art of mere fighting, its a way of life.

    The balance of fighting skills, religion, healing and philosophy are the elements which consolidate into this great martial art. 
    Any martial tradition ( Bir Bidiya ), skill, belief or art which is not beneficial to both the exponent and society is not a martial art.

     

    The following must exist: 
    DISCIPLINED TRAINNING :
    A MORAL PHILOSOPHY
    DEDICATION & A SENSE OF DUTY AND RESPECT,

    where a balance and understanding of both cultural and martial ways is established.

    Through its own evolution and efforts of a group of Instructors and schools ( Akhara's )  around the world, it has progressed through the years to its present position as a martial art of great valor.
    Its theory, techniques and methods have been handed down through the centuries and today have been molded into an art with all of the action and history of the past contained within its present training.
    It is practiced  in a way that it proves useful at any time and is taught in a way that it is useful in all walks and duties of life. 

     

    The Spiritual attributes of this art are instilled with the realization that one is participating in an art developed by spiritual warriors who possessed great valor, honesty and integrity, the principles and traditional concepts as laid down by great saints, bhagats, peers of various religions and faiths  and Sikh Gurus off and during the evolution of the Sikh religion. 

     

    The MARTIAL MIND the DISCIPLINE, the FOCUS OF THE TRUTH all elements of the MIND, the principles laid down for the warrior / practitioner / mankind is that the personality of ones self is a temporary alliance of wants and desires,

    (THE PHYSICAL FORM ) and that life it self is no more than an illusion (THE SPIRIT) .
     

    One can aspire to no greater heights than to die gloriously for the truth.
    To die is a metaphor which relates to all aspects of life from the daily duties as a citizen of a country , a noble, a peasant, a king, a parent,  a soldier or a saint.

    The duties of the saint soldier has no margin in the way of life.
    The principles are all the same in any field and walk of life for all mankind.
    The prime objective,  ACHIEVING A BALANCE OF THE OUTER AND INNER ELEMENTS 

     

    "They alone truly and fully live on this earth who remember the Lord and are ready to fight for the righteous cause. Brittle is our body; it does not last long. Let us use it and get into the boat of YASAS (nobly earned repute) and cross the ocean of repeated  births and deaths. Let us make this body the residence of forbearance and fortitude and light in it the excellent lamp of wisdom. Let us there-after hold in our hands the sword of knowledge-realisation (Gnana) and bravely destroy with it , the demon of cowardice in us."

                                                                                                                                                        Guru Gobind Singh

     

    Gatka is the exhilarating spiritual and physical martial art of the Sikhs which  has gained new popularity within Eastern and  Western Societies in both cultural , spiritual and martial aspects.

    It has gained much strength and support from both sexes, all ages, faiths, religions and cultures, including martial art practioners and Instructors from numerous backgrounds and foundations from the western and eastern origins.

    The art of Gatka has no separation between that which is MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
    It is the unity of these three elements which contour A way of life - A balance -  A rhythm of life - The Saint Soldier.

     

     The art of Gatka involves a series of integral combat training systems that include :

    Several systems of duels armed - unarmed  and the use of weapons of defense and offence.
    It aims at the coordination of mind & body through the meditation of spiritual verses of Gurbani,
    A holistic system by which the character and moral attitude of a student is shaped.

     

    Honest Living, Remember God, Charity,  Sharing, Sacrifice, Humility, Devotion, Equality, Respect, Forgiveness, Compassion, Self-Help, Integrity, and  Service

     

    THE WAY OF A WARRIOR

     

    WE LIVE NOW

    In the Present

     

    Courtesy -  Baba Fateh Singh Gatka Akhara UK