Gatka: As taught by Nanak Dev Singh Khalsa [Paperback]

Nanak Dev Singh Khalsa (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: GT International; 2nd edition (1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895090872
• ISBN-13: 978-0895090874
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #621,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good text that is practical & has a grasp of the arts spirit, March 14, 2002

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G. P. Singh (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gatka: As taught by Nanak Dev Singh Khalsa (Paperback)

A good basic text on the Sikh martial art of Gatka. Weapon-based with fluid, dance-like moves. Has a lot in common with Escrima (Philippines). Includes a wealth of B&W photos. The only problem I have with the work is the New Age overtones in the opening section. On the whole a good look into the art of Gatka.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Like Very Well Streamlined Arnis +++, September 3, 2009

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This review is from: Gatka: As taught by Nanak Dev Singh Khalsa (Paperback)

Having lived with some Punjabi Sikhs [from Poona India] years ago, I saw a little Gatka, and remain very interested in it. It may not be as openly complex as other Indian martial arts such as Marma Adi -- but seems to keep a primary functional force -- much due to a unifying central "Panthra" core. This "Panthra" co-ordinating pattern of leg-and-arm movement has under a half-dozen main positions -- that are endlessly cycled thru. Yet, indeed, with modest variations of this "Panthra" pattern, much can be done with single, double and unarmed weapons -- in an Inspiring way. Having also encountered a little Modern Arnis -- to me Gatka and Arnis do seem like cousins. I especially admire the fluid graceful streamlined Art of Gatka. "Gatka -- As Taught by Nanak Dev Singh Khalsa" introduces such well-and-good Gatka +++