When comparing Indian and European fencing systems, the initial focus is often on technical aspects.…

The single leg stance is commonly known as one of modern yoga asanas — Vrikshasana, or Tree pose. Le…

The phenomenon of Indian military practices cannot be understood or explained through modern perspec…

The North Indian staff, known as the lakri (लकड़ी or لکڑی, meaning “wood”), is a formida…

Historical evidence of warriors wielding two swords simultaneously in Indian battlefields is abundan…

India is renowned for its diverse array of short-bladed edged weapons. Among its daggers and short s…

«… who from going quite naked, close shaved and well rubbed with oil are so slippery that no o…

I am grateful to Andrew Popov, who once asked an old Indian antiquarian and seller of ancient sabers…

«In some respects it is the most ancient system of swordplay in the world» B.Bramley Cold Steel, and…

First, it’s important to point out that the outcome of a battle depended on chance, or what might be…

The spear The first thing that draws attention is exercises with a short spear. According to researc…

Currently, there are widespread “folk” military practices in North, West, and East India…

The term akhara carries multiple meanings: it can refer to a sect, a group, a type of subunit, a mil…

An analysis of sources contemporary to, or near-contemporary with, the events they describe reveals …