Banshay is a weapon-based martial art from Myanmar focusing primarily on the sword, staff and spear. Influenced by both Indian and Chinese sources, it is closely related to similar Southeast Asian sys
Gatka is a form of martial art associated primarily with the Sikhs of the Punjab. It is a style of stick-fighting, with wooden sticks intended to simulate swords. The Punjabi name, gatka, refers to th
Gatka demonstration in Bedford, England (2007)
World Gatka Cup 2011
Two Sikh men dueling with wooden swords. 19th century watercolour by an Indian artist.