Sikh Arms & Armour

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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by ckkalyan » Thu Jan 01, 2015 12:01 pm

pistolero wrote: It not only shows the canon but also delves into the Chakkar, Urumi and Changragupta's booby traps!! Regards, P
Nice one pistolero - the mention of the Urumi - brought back a lot of teenage memories, when I, along with my brothers used to practice with both the single bladed and double bladed weapon when I was in the 8th grade. This was used extensively not only in Kerala but in Tamilnadu as well (it was called a Surul).

I even had the opportunity to try the triple bladed version on a few occasions - very, very scary!

The Surul could potentially remove generous chunks of flesh off, of the inattentive practioner. I am very happy to recall now, how fortunate I am to still have all my body parts intact! :lol:
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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by harshit89 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:19 am

Hello,

I have come across a knife armour.
Can you say something about this.

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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by Moin. » Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:44 pm

harshit89 wrote:Hello,

I have come across a knife armour.
Can you say something about this.

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Very nice Kataar Harshit. Looks mounted, is this in some Museum ?

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Post by ckkalyan » Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:00 pm

Wow - very impressive Katar, indeed - with Hamuman-ji on the blade! :D
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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by pistolero » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:11 pm

Hi CK Kalyan,

I did not know you had first had experience with the Urumi. The only time I ever got to hold one was when an Kalaripayatu master came down to Mumbai. This was a long long time ago.

Do share some more info about the technique of the Urumi.

Look forward to hearing from you.

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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by ckkalyan » Wed Jan 21, 2015 3:38 am

Basically the Surul was a part of the Silambu (a 6' long staff) practice. The Surul was used with very similar movements to the one-handed, single stick action including the steps and placement of the feet.

With more practice the student moves on to using a Surul one in each hand, simultaneously. This took a lot of coordination.

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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by jorge caravana » Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:17 pm

Please my friend "Pistoleiro" , if you post pictures of my collection, please quote it.

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Re: Sikh Arms & Armour

Post by pistolero » Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:36 am

Dear Mr. Caravana,

My apologies.

Humbled that you took the time to look at the post.

I do attribute the pictures to your collection. Will ensure references in the future.

As you are here, any opinions by you on the subject of Sikh Arms and Armour would be a great benefit.

Love your collection and your book.

Do hope that I am able to meet you in person someday.

Have sent you a PM.


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