Techniques and Weapons of Gatka


	The techniques of Gatka
	The simple Pentra The simple Pentra is an exercise for maintaining balance and co-ordination. Pentra teaches to fight together with the earth and not against her. The co-ordinated movements of hands and feet are balancing the main energy meridians of body and soul. This balancing has significant influence onto the left and rights parts of the brain and leads into a meditation-like state. , called neutral mind. Advanced training of the neutral mind is leading to the ability to use both hands equally well.
	The stick-Pentra When the simple Pentra is practiced with the Soti , it becomes an effective and powerfull technique. There are each two attack and defence-techniques which can be done by the left and the right hand.
	Maroara Maroara is an equably swinging movement of the body with a stick, which protects the lower part of the body. At the same time it's an attack and blocking- technique. The attack is done in a movement ahead and aims usually at head and throat of the opponent. Because of its rapidity and power this technique is usually not practiced when training with a partner. The Maroara can be done with both hands.
	Swinging ahead -front flick- This movement is done while standing. It protects the upper front part of the body and can be done with both hands equally.
	The Chungii-escape This is a movement which gives the fighter the possibility to a sudden escape. "Chungii" means "jumping up like a deer".
	The double-stick-Pentra One of the most effective techniques is the use of two weapons simultaneously. These can be the same like two swords, two sticks or two daggers. The usage of two weapons at the same time gives a nearly impenetrable protective shield for the whole body. All techniques, front-flick, Chungii-escape and Maroara can be practiced with two weapons to increase effectiveness.
	The Pentra of the nine points of attack There are 33 points of attack on the human body, which can be aimed at with a Gatka-weapon. Nine of them are main points of attack which can be defended or attacked with nine attacking or blocking techniques.
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