maharaj

The vidiya of shaster used from 1600-1800s is very important and will be important in the future as well. We don't need advanced military weapons because usually they are used to kill innocent people.

Our aim is self defense. You can always make arrows and keep your sarbloh shaster on you whereas a gun only lasts for so long. Wrestling and h and to hand combat is important too.

With that said, does anyone know how the bows were made? I really want one. I have a bow at home, but it's more of a european style bow that doesn't have nearly as much tension a Soorma's bow would have...

You go Genius. Also if you want to order or make your Soorma bow check out http://www.silverarrowarchery.co.uk/.

I made my Soorma bow with them lol.

Fancy a archery contest? Or are you to busy learning REAL GATKA, as you going to take on advance military weapons, with your sword and bow.

JAI HIND.

I think it would be great to create a way to attract teacher's and student's of Gatka. If this is difficult to do, then perhaps instituting different martial arts programs would be beneficial. I think that Krav Maga would be ideal as it is an unarmed system of defense which was created after WWII by the Jewish people so that no Jewish Man or Woman would ever be repressed again. It is growing in popularity, teachers are becoming easier to find, and it is a real world means for Sikhs to defend themselves and others!

Will it show you how to protect your kesh (hair and beard)? They have techniques when long hair is pulled. But how does this apply to a turban and beard. I know Jews have beards, but they can trim a bit. Also what many believe is a disadavantage in empty hand ie. turabn and beard, how can this be turned into advantge and be used to confront armed and empty hand situations. This should also include ground defence. If you going to practise a gora art make sure you can adapt it to yourself. Else you are waisting time and money.