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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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    Shastar Namaskar - ( The Pantra ) involves a series of  integral body movements which  are unique to each individual.
     

    The physical movements enable the student to circumvent the shastars, in various turns, jumps and angles on completion of which the student asks the instructor or head in charge for permission to retrieve and begin training. ( Aggya Lehnee )

    There exists no ritual in the form, freedom of expression of ones fighting spirit contained within the body is encouraged.
    However certain patters are visible in different Akharas relating to the techniques and movements of the Pantra.
    This is due to the individuality and methods adopted by the style being taught in that Akhara.

     

    The primary factor still remains common, that of the physical salutation of the body to the weapons and obedience in faith and honour to the use of the weapons for righteous cause whne all other means have failed.

     

    During this fine display of interlaced techniques, the student is able to show his flexibility, strength, ( lachak , joor ) and  graceful display of  movements of the hand and feet  in correlation with the body.

     

    As with everything in life there are paths that leads us from one place to the next.
    The art of Shastar Namaskar is the first and most important path for any student training with any weapon.
    The eyes, the footwork, the courage , the strength are all elements of this Namaskar.

     

    In effect the whole body becomes an eye which is focused on the array of weapons set for training in the Akhara. 
    These movements can be very explosive, dynamic and spontaneous or very controlled , subdued and passive. 
     

    It is at this stage that the student begins to develop his training in the art of using weapons for single, dual and multiple combat techniques. Practicing various manoeuvres of attack and defence according to the form of Gatka 
    (Gatke de Ang- limbs of Gatka ) being taught by the Akhara.

     

     

    Shastar Namaskar - Salutation

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