What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 3 rules · Step 2 of 4Events and equipment
Scoring and fouls
- What is a full strike in gatka?In the Full Strike event only a full strike scores: the stick goes back round or over the head, at least to the back of the neck, and comes forward to hit with a straight arm.
- What are fouls in gatka?Fouls include hitting the face or private parts, hitting hard to harm, stabbing with the stick's end (hool), striking with the wrong side (cheer), curling the wrist to hit the head (gurj), holding the opponent's weapon, pushing, passive defence and hitting after Stop.