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Pukka Bundook · 11th August 2015, 02:45 PM

Good morning Ian,

I think as you say this has been discussed before.
I think as India has many diverse people, there may have been several ways of holding a tulwar.
Actually, one common practice Appears to have been parrying with a shield, and Not with the blade, so the argument that putting a finger over the cross would get it chopped off does not bear that much weight.

Maybe ask a Gatka practitioner??

Best,
Richard.

11th August 2015, 02:45 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Good morning Ian, I think as you say this has been discussed before. I think as India has many diverse people, there may have been several ways of holding a tulwar. Actually, one common practice Appears to have been parrying with a shield, and Not with the blade, so the argument that putting a finger over the cross would get it chopped off does not bear that much weight. Maybe ask a Gatka practitioner?? Best, Richard.