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Gatka and Fut Gar: Warrior Spirits of the Sikh and Shaolin Traditions: Open hand strikes instead of weapons

Gatka and Fut Gar: Warrior Spirits of the Sikh and Shaolin Traditions: Open hand strikes instead of weapons

Niedermann, Adams Christoph

Paperback

Sports General

ISBN13: 9798316965717
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 6 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Dive into the rich history and philosophy of two remarkable martial traditions-Gatka, the warrior art of the Sikhs, and Fut Gar, Southern China's temple-born kung fu. This book explores how these arts evolved beyond mere combat systems into profound disciplines of mind, body, and spirit.

From the battlefields of Punjab to the secluded monasteries of Southern China, discover how warriors and monks honed their skills not just for fighting, but as expressions of faith, resilience, and cultural identity. Learn how Gatka survived colonial suppression by disguising itself in dance and devotion, and how Fut Gar's monks encoded self-defense within meditative movements.

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