Contemporary Indian martial arts that utilize weapons represent a confluence or, more accurately, a …

The shield was an integral part of Indian martial tradition until the 19th century. Even in an era d…

The pata is a unique and challenging weapon, consisting of a straight-bladed sword mounted on a gaun…

Although references to dagger exercises appear in sources as early as the beginning of the 18th cent…

After training with the staff, it becomes difficult to wield the Indian saber in a manner that devia…

As with all traditional Indian martial practices, proficiency in staff fighting implies the ability …

The following objectives define the successful mastery of weapon handling: Action at Any Moment: The…

The foundation of the basic movement method is a technique known in India as “pentra.” P…

In this Indian style, the spear is primarily interesting not for its own sake, but as a tool for dev…