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Nidar Singh Nihang: Modern warrior (Metro)
He used to work in a food-packaging factory, but now 44-year-old Nidar Singh
Nihang, from Wolverhampton, England, has an arguably more eyebrow-raising
lifestyle.
Nihang is a full-time practitioner of the ancient Sikh martial art of shastar
vidiya (“science of weapons”) and claims to be the last surviving master of
this warrior culture.
Developed by the Sikh community in the 17th century, shastar vidiya, as a
combat battlefield martial art, came under attack from hostile Muslims and
Hindus.
The British armies forced Sikhs to give up arms in the 19th century, forcing
the martial art underground. But the ancient tradition was kept alive by
people passing it on from one generation to the next.
Nihang, a father of four, is now on an urgent quest to find a successor; he
does so by scouring the hillsides of northern India and Pakistan. Nihang also
holds classes three days a week to any enthusiasts who wish to learn the
ancient martial tradition — that includes learning about unarmed combat and
how to use daggers, swords and spears.
“In the students I do look for physicality, but at the same time shastar vidya
is a conceptual art, an intellectual art,” Nihang tells …
Costumes of India
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Fred Cool Shooters Shot Glass Mold $5.31 What’s cooler than a shot glass made of ice? Fill Cool Shooters water or your favorite juice, freeze, and then pop out four fully-formed with frozen shot glasses. A great way to add a little nip to your favorite sip! Pure food-grade silicone rubber, clear display boxes…. |
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Aroma Hot Plates Give your kitchen some added flexibility with this electric range from Aromaâperfect when youâre entertaining large groups, compact when youâre making lunch at the office and durable when youâre camping at the beach. Can be used for cooking and serving. Choose from four different temperature settings, and enjoy the convenience of the easy to clean surface and stylish black fini… |
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Iwatani Torch Burner Professional #Cb-tc-pro $23.20 Professional cooking torch for all cooking needs. Use only with Iwatani gas cylinder, Bu-5 and BU-6… |
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Minkus – La Bayadere / Guerin, Hilaire, Platel, Paris Ballet $17.04 Marius Petipa’s classic story of the ill-fated romance between a warrior and a temple dancer in ancient India is elegantly staged by director/choreographer Rudolph Nureyev. Ballet de L’Opera de Paris production stars Isabelle Guerin, Laurent Hilaire, Elisabeth Platel. 133 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English PCM stereo…. |
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