Kattari

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Kattari is the dagger training that begins after a pooja (performing of religious rite) on an auspicious occasion and is the stepping stone to the world of weapons made of metals. The practice and training revolves around prearranged sparring and is designed to simulate the use of knife in attack or defense in every conceivable way. Evasion, parrying, blocking and disarming techniques are taught. Again no protective gear is worn and even a split second relaxation of vigil on the part of the practitioners can spell disaster.