Sword Fighting the Traditional Indian Way - Sanatan Shastra Vidya with Gurdev Nidar Singh
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- Antique Indian Swords are truly something amazing to behold. However there is a lot of confusion on how to hold them and wield them. Here Gurudev Nidar Singh, the last master of the ancient art of Sanatan Shastra Vidya goes into more detail about his favourite sword as well as how its used in conjunction with other Indian Weapons.
Traditional India had amongst the widest variety of weapons in the whole of the ancient/medieval world. Unfortunately most of our Martial Knowledge has been lost. What is left is mostly for demonstrational purposes.
Sanatan Shastra Vidya taught by Gurudev Nidar Singh is one of those exceptions. The art he teaches is still very much rooted in Traditonal Indian Culture and the Ancient/Medieval Tactics that our ancestors developed over thousands of years.
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He is just an encyclopaedia of Indian martial arts
Im going to incorporate this shoulder movement principle to sabre and see how it goes.
I know I'm 9 months late. But thank you so much for posting this. This may sound stupid but for years I had always wondered if the katar was ever used as companion piece to the sword. As someone who has practiced HEMA, I had a chance to experiment with a practice katar and from my perspective with European swordsmanship, it felt amazing as a parrying weapon. I wanted to check from Shastar Vidya sources to confirm if it actually was, but either I wasn't looking hard enough or I couldn't find examples of the katar as an offhand. Thank you again for posting this and finally shedding some light.
Thank you for watching and commenting. When Gurdev is in India next I'll ask him to shoot some more Katar based videos.
@@lighthavenindia I look forward to seeing them :)
Wow, superb explanation. I perceive this system has a very complex and deep martial legacy.
Thank you sir 🙏
It is a fascinating system that traces its routes back a very long time.
@@lighthavenindia is this style the sikh way or indian?
Sikhism originated in India and adopted alot of the martial traditions that already existed in India.
So the answer is both. The Sikhs however have another art as well called Gatka.
Well, this is the coolest thing I've seen in a little while! A beautiful backdrop as well
Thank you 😊🙏
Liked your videos as very few people in india know this Vidya now.
Hare Krishna Gurudev Maharadž! Beautiful nature, great footwork, beautiful sword. Hari bol.
Wow this is dope…I’d love to learn some of this 🙏🏾👊🏾⚔️
Parnaam to Gurdev ji🙇.. Very Knowledgeable video thank you Tuhon 🙏❤
Thank you sir. Lots of love
if you can pass this message i will be delighted . gurudev please make a video on shastars and their purpose like there are waay alot of different types of swords if you can please tell us about a few of them and what is your favourite sword.
I will pass on your message when he lands in Goa in a few days time
Great explanation about sword sir ji👌👏🙌
It is 🙏
Waheguru ji Ka khalsa Waheguru ji fathe Mai v sikhna Das Sakde o Bapu ji de address bare
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Man, I really like that sword set up. Do you use the small shield ( buckler size) as well. I would be very interested to see that! Thanks light haven for these!
Next time Gurdev Nidar Singh is here in March I'll ask him for some sword and buckler videos.
Thank you for watching :)
Please tell me about sword's weight length and shape curved or straight or semi curved
Great video, is Gurdev Nidar Singh still there and if so can he do one with a kukri. I'm really interested to see how this translates with a kukri.
Thank you. He's not on Goa anymore.
He's in Gujrat now.
@@lighthavenindia okey thank you
for replying
It's Superb !!!! But its not the only traditional Indian way : Thang ta , Silambam, Kuthu varisai , Kalari.
Many other traditional styles.
No where was it implied or stated that this is the ONLY Traditional Indian way.
There are many other arts that retain different amounts of fighting knowledge still in India
@@lighthavenindia I didn't complain!! I just added a point.
Please do make videos on other Blade systems too.
Lastly! With that comment I meant no disrespect
Hi
I came here after watching naga guru sword skills
Welcome
Dear Nidar Singh Ji
I hope this message finds you well. I am currently working on a project that requires some expert insights and I believe that your experience and expertise would be extremely valuable. I would love to have the opportunity to interview you to discuss your background and knowledge in this field.
If you are available, would you be willing to schedule a time for us to conduct a formal interview? The interview can be conducted over phone call or zoom. Please let me know what dates and times work best for you and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Gurmail Singh Khattar
Sir please send this to us over an email to lighthavengoa@gmail.com
Babeo punjabi ch b daseo
Is this system tested on live resisting partner? In every videos I see compliant partners.
I cannot speak for other practitioners of the art. I spar with weapons every week and do pressure test this system to the best of my ability.
It has definitely given my Filipino Martial Arts a whole other dimension.
@@lighthavenindia You can upload those videos (if you have not). However, I was talking about Shastarvidya. There is a reason why these FMA are adopted across military and police forces.
This is a sparring video I made a few weeks ago. What I use to fight now is a mix of FMA and Shastra Vidya.
The concepts of Shastra Vidya elevate my FMA.
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.....and then gun powder was invented
And then Sikhs also bought guns as well.
Gunpowder coexisted with melee weapons on the battlefield into the beginning of the 20th century. Considering that gunpowder was invented in the 10th century I'd say swords had a pretty good run.
lol i would yeet that guy with my Ultra Greatsword +10
i respect the video but a gun can be drawn just as fast ;)
Good luck!
(Against a halfway decent attacker with a blade, you're as good as dead)
We keep guns too
Please tell me that from where can we buy these good quality and original indian swords , just like the sword that guru ji has?
You cannot buy these anymore except from antique dealers. Gurdevs swords are all antique.
can we get a chance to meet gurudev nidar singh ji, ........i live in delhi.
He's doing a seminar in Goa from 10 - 14th of March. You're welcome to attend. Please email us at lighthavengoa@gmail.com and we will send you the details
He'll be taking a Delhi seminar in March.