Sword fight in Punjab, Sikh Gatka style

Nihang warriors showcase their Gatka skills at Kila Raipur sports festival in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Gatka is the name of an Indian martial art associated with the Sikhs of the Punjab region. It is a style of stick fighting,with wooden sticks intended to simulate swords. The Punjabi name gatka properly refers to the wooden stick used. The word originates as a diminutive of Sanskrit gada,gatka is defensive as well as offensive. The style originated in later 19th century,out of sword practice in in two su