Sanatan Shastar Vidiya - Fent Yudh [Dagger Fighting]

Nihang Niddar Singh [9th Gurdev of the Akali Baba Darbara Singh Akhara] demonstrates the art of Fent Yudh, a facet of the battlefield combat art Sanatan Shastarvidiya. These videos are for educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended to be instructional videos. Attempting to copy any techniques could lead to serious injury. To learn Shastarvidiya please visit www.shastarvidi... for more information and Akhara locations.

[@SirGalaEd]

As a life long martial artist. THANK YOU so very much for posting this. I love seeing how many cultures and traditions solve the problem of mortal combat. It always amazes me how similar truly effective fighting techniques are. This video was a delight and acheived it's stated purpose perfectly. I feel more educated than I did before I watched it.

[@GaryG-i5n]

I love this Martial arts and this teacher

[@ThuyCawlEemThaBlaydRunna]

6:40 8:15 9:13 10:13 10:42 12:13 12:25 The fact that this modern day warrior can go from crossing his arms to this in a matter of seconds….absolutely stunning. When he started moving I was terrified even at home nestled on my couch. Mountains of respect to you both for keeping this art alive.

[@Outrider74]

Well put. Real combat skills do look "boring" and "simple" most of the time.

[@RikthDcruze]

J. Dean Simplicity is power my friend

[@Llight-qg9tc]

So true.

[@JDStone20]

Yes, exactly, people for some reason think things are supposed to the look like the training moves exactly, or even worse, movies or TV.

[@paco75082]

Bravo!!! This is one of the most advanced blade demonstrations I have seen. The barely perceptible subtleties in your technique make all the difference. An amazing level of skill and experience are evident here.

[@JFMeakerII]

Awesome Video. I have been trying to find out more about Kukri Fighting techniques forever. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@chekaruskisimb1004]

Sikh does nor fight with kukri Mate.. You can see in this video our weapons .

[@sameerthakur720]

The real technique with the Khukuri for Gurkhas is that it is used as a tool. So it becomes part of you. No fancy work. Just hack.

[@jonnycowen6525]

Love this. What an interesting art.

[@thekeratenga]

I'll tell u guys something, Shastra Vidya occurs in the Ramayana when Sage Vishwamitra trains Lord Rama(Most known!) in these martial arts but much before that in the Shiv Purana.. there is evidence that Lord Shiva taught these fighting arts to his son Lord Kartikeya to fight the demon Taraka! Now people may say this is religious or mythologocal hogwash but the fact remains that these are THE most ancient scriptures in the world having references about martial arts!!

[@JohnDoe-id1es]

I wish the camera guy filmed more of the instructor's footwork as requested. Cool video nonetheless. Thanks for posting. The guy is a pure badass.

[@johneykang]

really liked you in league of extraordinary gentlemen.

[@TheKimjoh560]

john kang LMAO!

[@wolfie83]

You sir, win the internet!

[@Blakdog333]

I preferred his role in Mystery Men.

[@archieboruc591]

All fighting is about angles first. Well done.

[@DoctorXProducer]

"I won't even look fancy". Your deathly skill needs nothing more ostentatious than the blood of your enemy decorating your blade. Being the last of knowledgeable warriors to know this beautiful art, have you yet trained enough individuals to have others reach the status of Gurdev? There should be more centers to keep this great tradition alive worldwide.

[@dontblinkparkour]

I like your approach to knife fighting, very simple and logical. Thank you for taking the time to post this video!

[@dr.s.p.]

Very well introduced indeed with an interesting commentary and also very interesting to see this art come to light. I’ve spent a lifetime studying martial arts of all kinds from 12 years old to now 72 and moving all around the world, but having spent 25 years living in various parts of Asia and 2 years living in India, I found this new and extremely interesting. Thank you. I look forward to seeing more.

[@manjeetgogi7577]

Guru ji sanu vi training de do

[@mrsaizo0000]

Ah, the Gurkha's. Legendary warriors/soldiers. Have heard many, many stories about them..

[@iantaylor5862]

Namaste mr vidiya please can you. Tell me where to train in australia perth and also your excellent

[@arilestariono]

Great Presentation Master.....-Namaste.....greetings from Jakarta(Indonesia)

[@yashSHukla21]

R u muslom?

[@joeframo3347]

Very good fighting yes very good indeed very effective thank you for sharing this great video

[@patrickmedarac7253]

This is very interesting

[@sameerthakur720]

BTW, gangsters use the Khukuri with the blunt side also. To intimidate... and it can even break bone. Plus, if you get arrested the charge is weaker (not attempted murder).

[@bro_is_pro]

🔥🔥

[@jimmyvalentine008]

Brother great art i have no questions about your Vidya ,but the Shastra that you used Khukuri that never had a hilt till 18 century when the looks for the weapon were modernised by the influence of the (European swords and Weapons) to have a hilt till then it just have a wooden Hilt ( mooth) as it was a multi utility weapon used in Regions of Nepal and nearby (Variations of the weapons can be found as the art syle changes from town to town),please clearify if the weapon that you showed with the more manoeuvre hilt is a authentic one or not

[@fullysikhdesi]

MORE VIDEOS PLEASE!!! ITS AWESOMELY INERESTING!

[@yashSHukla21]

How can i take training under you.. guru g 🙏

[@MrSinghinlove]

in plans to teach in Canada???

[@EbenezarGold]

Excellent display. I would like to learn more of this fighting style. Greetings from Oklahoma!

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

Very good instructor,

[@rajahatparepudiavenea6393]

You made designed that kukri

[@hesperhurt]

Interesting stuff... particularly the history. As a Humanist I have a great interest in, and respect for the Sikh culture... more so than in other religious cultures. This was compounded during the riots here in the UK when a group of Sikhs from the local temple stood side by side guys from the local rugby club to protect the street from rioters. Now I realise those rioters really did get off lightly. 😉

[@iainclark8695]

Great comment Robert!

[@factshistory3193]

It's not just sikh culture....khukuri is hindu and this martialarts too.Sikh use gatka.

[@pratyushambastha4819]

Hahahaha it is hindu culture though hindu and sikh both are same and dharmic brothers. But call it sanatana Dharma or hindu culture.

[@jassimarsingh6505]

@@factshistory3193this is not gatka sir but real sanatan Shastar vidya which all the Kshatriyas of India used

[@gwacha13]

OMG IM IN LOVE WITH THESE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!! MORE PLEASE

[@jahangeersana9603]

actual location anyone knows...is there any class in kerala side

[@DaveJones876]

not sure i understand that, because someone else said that Sikhs are NOT hindu but have an entirely different belief system. And I always thought of Buddhism as being a belief system seperate from other belief systems. I'm going to have do some research on this. Do you know where I may find some helpful info on Hindu beliefs vis a vis Sikhs?

[@iantaylor5862]

Can u train in australia perth

[@rajisingh13]

where is part 2?

[@koundinya75]

Yes because Sashtar vidya is related to both communities. Moreover if you study sikh religion you will get to know most of the sikhs are descendents of Hindus. There was a time where most of Hindus became sikhs to save India from external invasions especially punjab region. And definitely a true Hindu respects Sikh and a true Sikh respects Hindu by sharing their cultural identities.

[@UnbiasedTruth..]

Stop trying to associate Hindu cowards with Sikhs. 🤏🧠🤡

[@ChadronMike]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that a culture such as India didn't have a martial art like this.

[@MrWulfgarr]

Oh, one of those instructors who demonstrates with faithful dummies.

[@Cvallejo555]

A lot of theory ...not enough application.

[@robertcorbell1006]

He's Sikh, but the Hindus invented his fighting style.

[@BladeCammando]

Dude, I like your level of skill and Knowledge, Thanks for sharing !

[@duperronski]

great stuff!!

[@Tributeto-ef1lm]

Khukuri knives are just beautiful. I hope to own one someday.

[@dangit6599]

Check your local pawnshops for a cheap one to practice with then buy a good one...my local one has sturdy ones

[@matwali201]

The Khukuri is Traditional weapon of Nepalese people as sikh carry swords or knife the khukuri is the same every Nepalese people carry and khukuri was designed in Nepal khukuri is a multipurpose weapon and khukuri is not from india when Nepalese warrior Gurkhas fought for India they took khukuri there and they started making khukuri The khukuri you are using in this video is not the real khukuri . If any one want to know about khukuri its on Gurkhas history.

[@Diomedes99]

any schools in the united states?

[@jacksonkerouac]

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing. Much respect.

[@Annathroy]

It seems to me that cutting at someone's hand like that while he's attacking you wont do much to help you survive, in fact it may make it harder to actually win the fight... My reasoning behind it is that he has already built up momentum with the blade and putting your own blade in front of you to stab his hand would render his hand useless for all future strikes, sure, but the blow he already launched is still very likely to land, hence why it would be more beneficial for you to actually parry the blow... In any case its extremely hard to be pinpoint accurate with your own weapon and hand is a small target and moving fast, not to mention that not all people swing the same, are the same height etc. So you cant just work on your muscle memory either. The blade itself is a bigger target than his hand, go for the blade (parry)

[@mrroberts7828]

In HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) strikes to the wrists and hands are very common, since if I cut his hand and move away, I retain full mobility and he does not, I'd imagine it's the same in Shastar Vidya

[@Annathroy]

Mr Roberts I agree but that works if your opponent hasn't built up the momentum yet. If he is simply not attacking at that given time, going for the hand is a great move.

[@mrroberts7828]

If you respond with an offline step and let him pass you and just leave you blade in the path of his blow, his momentum works to his detriment, not yours.

[@Annathroy]

Mr Roberts Fair enough, but it's risky at the same time.

[@mrroberts7828]

It's absolutely risky, but as the SAS say, "who dares wins"

[@Captain__Harlock]

I can truely say this man is a true master swordsman! Many of things he discussed can be put into other styles and forms. I personally perfer to wield two short swords or daggers and have chosen that as my style. Never thought about this style of sword before because I didnt like the design but I'll be damned if it isnt effective. I will have to get me a Klopis or Kukuri, I cant wait to watch more videos! :)

[@finarfin9939]

I must say, i have been ignorant until now. I never knew Sikh's are great devotees of Shiva. Sikhs have my utmost respect 🙏

[@anantasheshanaga3666]

Not exactly. Sikhs only worship Waheguru (Parabrahma), but Shiva, Chandi, Kali, Hanuman, etc are all well respected.

[@MisterSingh.]

Sikhs are not devotees of Shiva

[@robertcorbell1006]

That last part is why I show deep respect for that particular religion.

[@iantaylor5862]

I heard it was for tearing out the jugular

[@tonydesouza3899]

m confused now, is he sikh or hindu?

[@TheSilatiger]

for a start ,the gurkhas are not the nepalis that were in nepal at the time of alexander,they are of mongol heritage ,they came in 13th century with timerlaine,if my memory serves me well,so did the khukuri exist in nepal then or did they bring it with them>need to ask a gurkha

[@bipulrana7824]

TheSilatiger Gorkha was originally (INDO-ARYAN) kingdom chettri and thakuri used to reside there But as Nepal got united by gorkhali.All Nepali were called gorkhali.Because after sometime of unification of Nepal.......Nepal was called Gorkha desh aka Gokha Nation

[@hellogiri856]

nepal is made by different heritage people and not all nepali are from mongol heritage there are khas who were causain and came from central Asia and there are mongol looking people who were from Burma, China etc and people were in nepal from more than four thousand years ago read some history

[@ivrajsaikia4430]

💪🐯

[@cincotero]

Fencing ,Real Fencing ,is a lot like this .

[@ricardocarvalholeite6263]

So nice!

[@billmelater6470]

I keep hearing about the blood drip thing. It just doesn't make sense.

[@therazorsedge555]

Thank you for posting.

[@xirensixseo]

i have an indian friend, i practice different styles of kung fu which was originally from india. im interested in how his ancestors fought.

[@captainnobody9892]

I just imagine in a comedy skit , someone throwing that knife and it returning like a boomerang.... Having said that I wondered if it would? Throw well.. Great stuff.

[@blogobre]

Sweet, Sikh martial arts!

[@jrippee05]

You are correct, foot work is extremely important. However, your partner broke one of cardinal rules of fencing, he did not keep his weapon in-front of him at all times.

[@thekeratenga]

Not taking anything away from my Chinese brothers...Bodhidharma was the first monk who introduced Martial arts in China when he started the White Horse monastery, he took learnings from ancient Indian martial arts like Kalari Payattu from Kerala and Shastra Vidya from Puri! They further innovated it into Kung-Fu no doubt! but it was taken from India to protect Buddhist Monks travelling from India to China against robbers in the Jungles that lay in between...

[@mortallious1234]

Check Please!

[@nintendude1994]

Wish I had this MA somewhere being taught in my community, looks very powerful and simple. oh well guess i'll stick with Karate and Arnis :)

[@ChamorruWarrior]

I have a feeling that seeing as both are Indians, these techniques are most likely more common among the Indian culture as opposed to one specific religion that may exist in India. Most dagger fighting (Or any fighting) is fairly universal anyway. I would assume that if the Sikhs had their own fighting system based on their knife they carry, it would be VERY similar to not only every knife fighting system on earth, but even more so to whatever style the Hindus would do.

[@sectorparanormal9419]

holy sh**** it is awesome..... Tanto knive japan,and Kukry gurka,legendery knive,

[@DaveJones876]

Oh, i did not know that. I thought Sikhs were Hindu, thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

[@robertcorbell1006]

And that's why you never pick a fight with one in the same way you never pick a fight with a Shaolin monk.

[@michaelpechacek6746]

This Man is very good look, at his center , his movement . He has a Very high degree of skill .Both with weapons and hand. But I do not know ,Master , if I agree with the fact that the Khukuri originated in India ,The Greek KOPIS has a archeological record in Europe as far as Spain in the Ancient world and was shown in Art and in the Archeological record in Greece as before 340BC.. could be wrong ?.Never seen it that early in any Archeology from India ? But I believe firmly the weapon was brought to India by Alexander III ( the Great) and copied in Nepal , by either Greek expatriates or native populations . With all respect , great work good video.

[@hellogiri856]

never talk before knowing ok this was native nepali weapon and originated in nepal not in greek read the history first then talk thankyou

[@midrashimmadeeq674]

Minnu punjabi wala psand aya hai

[@TheKimjoh560]

I'm not too sure about all this in a real world application... Most people that would come at you with a knife are totally unpredictable and many most likely wont dont stop swinging because you cut them. It's like when you play some console fighting game versus your best mate for the 1000th time and play the same game vs your randomly button mashing girlfriend. She will kick your ass several times before you figure it out. In a knife fight you only get one chance and a 50/50 outcome wont do. I think the level of skill and experience you need to engage in a knife fight with confidence is almost unattainable. Becuase you'd need to experience the real thing not just spar against someone. No my money is on the guy in the bush.

[@NishantSingh-qe7vv]

indian n nepal army train with this

[@robertcorbell1006]

They only fight back when pushed too far, and this is that facet.

[@inachu]

Not enough punjabi girls in downtown D.C.

[@DaniEIdiomas]

Cool thing that of the blood-drip thing

[@ericcopperfield8424]

Anyone else think his accent is badass.

[@robertcorbell1006]

Yes, you're welcome. They are a religion and a culture/racial distinction at the same time, like the Jews.

[@midrashimmadeeq674]

No wonder that the brits employed shiks as fighters Respect from pakistan

[@pratyushambastha4819]

Sanatana Dharma is the real dharam of all. India Pakistan all were dharmic lands. Sikhism Hinduism these words are created by Britishers and Mugals. Real term for all hindu Sikh jain and Buddhists are dharam. It is the part of great oldest civilization on earth. Om

[@Darron_Matsumoto]

the night comes for use all.

[@pumpSHO]

looks like he was on a roll lol but was saying too much so they cut the vid short lol

[@vishalsuryavanshi6271]

"shastra vidya" is a Sanskrit word which means knowledge of weopons. This is a Hindu martial art not sikh but Sikhism is come from Hinduism. Hindu rajput warriors taught this martial arts to the Sikh. this is north Indian martial but there are many forms of martial arts in indian. An south Indian martial art is believe to be mother of kung fun.

[@easygroove]

at least you should tell that about this: "Sikhism is come from Hinduism" are different opinions ..

[@robertcorbell1006]

No, Sikhs have their own religion. They believe in a single creator, whom they call Waheguru, simply God, in other words. they believe in reincarnation with in some circles heaven and hell at the highest and lowest ends, but most think that by following God and living right you will just break free of the cycle. They also don't drink or use tobacco/drugs, many are vegetarian, never cut their hair or beards (the hair is kept in a topknot under the turban), and try to respect and tolerate others.

[@matwali201]

It's not sardars weapon sardars use swords it's Gurkhas traditional and cultural weapon called Khukuri u guys doing copy of it world knows Khukuri is from Gurkhas and it's not for making holes it's for chopping enemy's head and used in close combat weapon why u lying this weapon is not from sardars copycat

[@JohnSmith-wi3ni]

Matwali he said it was from the Gurkhas aren't you listening? He said there are different variations of this weapon throughout India! If you go to Nepal and see a talwar/sword with the same type of curve, will you say that is not a weapon of Gurkhas it's a sardar weapon? In fact don't answer that! The fact is like India has different variations of the Gurkha blade, Nepal will have a different variation of a sword/talwar! This man is simply honouring your traditional fighting arts! And from what I have seen from his videos he does it very well! Not like these other people who claim gatka as the true art gatka is nothing like this it's like choreographed dance moves! But what this guy teaches is in my eyes something that will be effective in battle and religion and caste should be put aside we are all one! It doesn't matter if you are a sardar or muslim or Hindu or Christian or Buddhist or Jew or Hindu you are being very silly! I suggest you slap yourself

[@jujharsingh5461]

sikhs used khukri in some fights yes it is hallmark weapons of gurkhas

[@matwali201]

Nepalese traditional weapon and it's not about shiva

[@JohnSmith-wi3ni]

Matwali are you trying to Nepalese are inferior? It is a very effective weapon which is used all over India stop being silly and like I said before please slap yourself

[@JohnSmith-wi3ni]

I think maybe you're stoned on some shiva skunk actually

[@rusenrai7783]

John Smith if you think Khukuri is used all over India slap yourself

[@tipplersnepal]

John Smith did you just quoted wikipedia as a source?? seriously?? LOL any idiot can edit that and post it there.

[@johnsydney100]

the reason he said shiva because according to myth shiva started all fighting skills and nepalis believe they are decsendant of shiva

[@rajeevsingh16]

My friend. Hinduism is not a religion. It encompasses many religions like the jains ,the buddhists, the sikhs, the vaishnavs, the shaivs, the sanatani etc. They all have different ways and methods but one goal and that is enlightenment.

[@DaveJones876]

He has an English accent. What is badass about that?

[@SurveyofFilmMusic]

how much talking...?????zzzzz

[@blogobre]

How blind your mind is to information.

[@purbelikto5885]

The khukuri you are using lol its a kitchen knife that's why it's not that sharp the real khukuri will break ur sardar sword seriously without knowing about something how can people's make their own lines and talk shit. Now a days materials arts lol if I had to I'll just take the gun out bang.. Lol

[@bestyno1]

This guy is mixing Hindus and Sikhs too much

[@JagjeetSingh-dw9qc]

Fake nihang

[@ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰਸਿੰਘ-ਙ8ਝ]

yes he is Fake

[@harmanmultani8582]

Who are you to say he is fake? Are you a nihang yourself? Do you practice any martial arts? If it's not Gatka, doesn't mean it's fake. Respect and learn all forms to make yourself capable. Have an open mind, and try to find something useful that you can pick up and add to your arsenal.

[@nalbano]

Absurd

[@kaceyle4706]

I’ll take the katana and the Chinese twin swords over all .

[@rayleighsilvers9313]

haha great comedy shown