Subdeacon Joe Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Just an item of interest. The only living master of a dying martial art A former factory worker from the British Midlands may be the last living master of the centuries-old Sikh battlefield art of shastar vidya. The father of four is now engaged in a full-time search for a successor. The basis of shastar vidya, the "science of weapons" is a five-step movement: advance on the opponent, hit his flank, deflect incoming blows, take a commanding position and strike. It was developed by Sikhs in the 17th Century as the young religion came under attack from hostile Muslim and Hindu neighbours, and has been known to a dwindling band since the British forced Sikhs to give up arms in the 19th Century. Nidar Singh, a 44-year-old former food packer from Wolverhampton, is now thought to be the only remaining master. He has many students, but shastar vidya takes years to learn and a commitment in time and energy that doesn't suit modern lifestyles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I'm pretty good at Thugee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I'm fond of Knife Fork and Spoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bonney SASS # 10171 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I thought Indiana Jones convinced everyone that all them old fighting tecniques were hard to use on an incoming round. Bugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I thought Indiana Jones convinced everyone that all them old fighting tecniques were hard to use on an incoming round. Bugs That's the beauty of Thugee. You do it from behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 That's the beauty of Thugee. You do it from behind. TMI, Bob, TMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rusty Bore SASS#22739 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I prefer to be a Master of Old Age and Treachery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I am a Master of Ka Razor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I am a master of deception. I will lie about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I prefer to be a Master of Old Age and Treachery. That's what I tell all dem youngins at work. And they treat me wif respect and some fear as well !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm a Supreme Grand Master of Gotcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Catchum Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thugee....? Didn't they move to Chicago in the 1920's? He oughta try recruiting some of dem boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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