Gatka - Martial art of Sikhs

[Ray Pina]

You misread. The other practice mentioned was used for entertainment.

"Shastar vidya often gets confused with Gatka, a stick-fighting technique that was developed during British occupation of Punjab and was widely practised among Sikh soldiers in the British army.

Though it is a highly skilled art it was developed for exhibition rather than mortal combat. It is much easier to practise in public."

Shastar vidya = subject

subject confused with Gatka, stick fighting art.

Though it= subject .... is a highly skilled art.... developed for exhibition.

However, I did not need to diagram that sentence to know the art is in line with Shaolin Kung Fu in terms of modern relevance.... instead of a three section staff he has a matchlock rifle and chain male.

It's cool. I appreciate the cultural significance. Just wanted to put things into proper perspective because the people here are crazy.