Shaster Vidiya Of Chakram/chakar On Television

[Guru_Da_Chella]

Discovery Knowledge Channel

(Duration - 60 Minutes)

WEAPON MASTERS

Chakram

10 September 2008, 18:00:00

11 September 2008, 08:00:00

11 September 2008, 13:00:00

http://www.mikeloades.co.uk/cms/index.php?...6&Itemid=43

CHAKRAM: In India I met the Akali Nihangs, a nomadic sect of Sikh warriors, from whom I learned various techniques for throwing the chakram – a razor edged steel battle quoit – both on foot and from horses and elephants! Although it was my first experience with the chakram I managed to throw one 40 yards with no trouble at all. The chakram has an airfoil cross section and you can see it working - it really does fly. And it is surprising how quickly one can become accurate with it at shorter ranges. Nidar Singh, an expert in Indian martial arts, showed me many different techniques for chucking the 'chakkar', as the chakram is more commonly known in the Punjab. The tajini method of spinning it on your index finger is the most well known but there are other methods, such as bowling it underarm as you approach an enemy, throwing it on the move or the more powerful diagonal throws from left to right and right to left. As well as the different types of throw, there are many different types of chakram - from the standard ones around 9 -10 inches in diameter to small bracelet sized ones worn on the forearm and flicked at an enemy's face at close quarters with an action similar to flicking a deck of cards. At the other end of the scale are the large chakrams of two feet diameter, which are worn around the neck. Nidar showed me a technique for dploying these from the second or third ranks behind the front line when engaged in hand to hand fighting - they are thrown almost vertically to descend on the heads of the enemy's front line. I also travelled to Patiala where I met the brothers Harinder and Mobinder Singh who showed me how to make a chakram in a traditional forge.

[Babbar_Singhsta]

WJKK WJKF

i saw it AKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL it ws wicked could sum1 record it and upload it on youtube or any other online network?? :1singh1: :3singh3: :2singh2: :nishaan_sahib_right:

[Gurbar Akaal]

I have it recorded, and will try to put it online within next few days.

[shakti]

I don't normally post in forums, but I saw a post in the History forum about this show. It is definitely worth watching, and I thought it would get more exposure in this section. Apologies moderators if I'm wrong and please move this thread to the appropriate area.

Show synopsis:

In a ground-breaking new series, technology and history collide head-on in ten action-packed episodes, where we witness first-hand the power of pivotal world-changing weapons. Weapon Masters explores the history and science of ten weapons of the ancient world. Hosting the series is internationally known weapons expert and historian, Mike Loades. In each hour-long episode, Mike travels to a different international location to examine one particular ancient weapon and learn first-hand about the cultures where the weapon was used. He is assisted by an expert who demonstrates the techniques behind each weapon. He then challenges his co-host and master craftsman, Chad, to improve upon it using modern manufacturing techniques and materials. In India, Mike explores the history of the steel quoit weapon used by the Sikhs and known as the chakram or chakkar. This ancient Indian projectile weapon inflicts serious damage with its razor sharp cutting edge.

It'll be repeated

Discovery Knowledge (UK)13 September 2008, 17:00:00

Very informative show, although only the first half or so is spent in India. A lot of variety of different techniques shown as well as chakkars being made by Nihang Singhs in Patiala.

Someone's already uploaded it as a torrent.

Taken from another forum:

I've [finally!] managed to convert this into a torrent... (I think!)

http://tracker.zaerc.com/torrents-details.php?id=13291

Click on Download this .torrent on the right hand side then run the torrent file to download.

NB you need a BitTorrent client to download the video. If you don't have one already, I'd suggest BitTornado... it's small, fast and simple. Download from http://www.bittornado.com/download.html

I'll keep seeding as long as I can. Please continue to seed after you've downloaded!

[SaRpAnCh]

I see nang Niddars pic when I click the Link

[jassa]

Charhdikalla ... waiting for the upload ...

[N30S1NGH]

Here is the download link for the documentary:

Right click on the link below and save target as:

http://www.gurmarag.net/SikhAwareness/Vide...e%20Chakram.avi

enjoy !

[Laadli Fauj]

^thanks!

[akal sahai]

the video aint loading

[caveman]

yeah sarphanch he was int he documentary!

I see nang Niddars pic when I click the Link

lol