The ancient Indian martial art banned by the British Raj | BBC News India

Описание: An ancient Indian martial art, Sanatan Shastar Vidya, was adopted by the Sikh warriors in the 17th Century and is considered a spiritual as well as a physical exercise. Today a more modernised version is practiced, known as 'Gatka' - which predominantly involves stick fighting and tactical positioning.
Watch how the Sikh community in northern India has continued to preserve this art form that demands a life of hard work, spirituality, and sacrifice. This video was first published by BBC Reel on 26 October 2021.

Filmmaker: Priyanka Mukherjee
Executive Producer: Griesham Taan

0:02 The origins of Sanatan Shastar Vidya
1:09 A day in the life of Nihang Singh
2:20 Where and how do the trainings happen today?
3:00 Gatka as sword dance performance art
4:10 The role of Gatka in India's independence movement

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