The Art Of Gatka-fighting By K.s. Akali

May 16, 2007

In 1936 K.S. Akali, the Physical Director of his college, published a book

on the then little known to Western Society Martial Art from India known

as Gatka.

Boasting 19 photographs and illustrations, K.S. Akali's book offers over

60 pages of instruction on footwork, handling, and use of "the Gatka."

This instruction, considered training for the sword, offers a unique

perspective into not only the Martial Arts of India, but also the efforts

to include "scientific" physical education of the time. The emphasis of

K.S. Akali's book is on the sporting aspect of the Art which is similar to

Japanese Kendo or English Singlestick. he ends his book with rules for

the competition with specific instructions for both the competitors and

the judges.

Faithfully reproduced by Kirk Lawson, this book is an invaluable resource

that both historic researchers and modern Martial Artists alike will find

beneficial.

This manual has been re-published to Lulu and is available for download at

no charge. I am providing this historic document as a service to the

Martial Arts community at large and am making no money from it. If you

wish to purchase a physical paper copy the only costs are Lulu's

reproduction and shipping fees. Again, I make absolutely no profit from

it. All I ask is that if you download or purchase a copy, please leave a

review and "rate" the work.

On an unrelated side note, if anyone is in contact with my old internet

friend Arun Singh, please ask him to drop me a line.

Peace favor your sword (IH),

Kirk

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"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or

knowledge of their use." -Achille Marozzo, 1536

"...it's the nature of the media and the participants. A herd of martial

artists gets together and a fight breaks out; quelle surprise." -Chas

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