Sikh Warrior Ways: The History and Development of the Weapons Art of GatkaTo document the evolution of gatka, the traditional weapons-based combat sport of the Sikhs, one must first look to the ancient Hindu martial art of shastar vidya, from which it’s derived. Only in recent years has shastar vidya been made available to the public. EVOLUTIONFrom the battlefield art of shastar vidya, the combative sport of gatka evolved. Gatka has spread to many parts of the world, including America, Canada, Britain and Germany—mostly through the hard work of the Punjab Gatka Association, the Gatka Federation of India, the International Gatka Organisation and the International Gatka Federation. More good news for the historically inclined: Thanks to the efforts of people such as Niddar Singh, shastar vidya is also gaining popularity.