GATKA, THE SIKH MARTIAL ART (INDIA)

Combat traditions through the centuries

An episode from the series THE WORLD TOUR OF MARTIAL ARTS

Synopsis

Among Sikhs, gatka is far more than a combat technique; it carries a spiritual and martial tradition dating back to the 17th century.

Weapon handling, physical discipline, and religious symbolism intertwine in a practice that continues to shape Sikh identity far beyond India.