11 MARHATTI MOVES

IN EXTENDED PANTRA.

NEW

Intermediate level

by: ajnasingh
Welcome to a deeper dive into the practice of Gatka Marhatti training.

Once you have mastered the basic GATKA body movements and are familiar with the different marhatti (Gatka stick) spins, you may want

to try this form, or pattern / sequence. A great solo exercise, using a series of moves.

It is a determined pattern of movement that will set in your psyche , the Flow of spins with smooth coordination and natural balance .

Once mastered it opens the door to the practice of undetermined , not pre-set and improvisational combinations of spins we call :
(( FREE FLOW ))

Interestingly, the practice of this pattern after a while will become (( FREE FLOW )), enjoyable and fully HERE & NOW!

It is an active dynamic meditation. Calm and focused , breathing naturally , in and out through the nose , mouth closed.

Instructions: Practice in a safe and big enough , undisturbed open space ( minimum 6 feet x 6 feet ) ( 8' x 8' preferable ) away from

glass, breakables, children ... indoors or outdoors. ( Avoid distractions )

You can use an escrima stick to get use to moving & spinning ( just hold the escrima stick in the middle), and then switch later to a full

Gatka stick (Marhatti) ( escrima stick is about 1/2 the lenght of a marhatti ). Same spins with either sticks. Small spins or bigger spins.

Escrima stick
THERE are the 5 basic types of Marhatti SPINS ( 1A, 1B, 2 , 3A , 3B ) for this particular form / pattern. This form will use both hands

(one hand at a time ) and cover: front, back and sides. The complete Gatka Sphere ( 360 degrees ) becomes active and vibrant.

Marhatti spin symbols

1. Infinity Spin * Forward * (1 hand only )

A B

Done in front of body or side of the body ( underhand Spin )

( horizontal facing in front of chest ) ( hip level , parallel to floor facing down )
used to change direction and add Power to spins

2. Infinity Spin * Reverse * ( 1 hand only ) 3. Wheel Spin ( 2 hands rotation ) A and B

A B

. .
( Happens when Marhatti rotates in changing hands )
( Done at chest level horizontal ) A. Marhatti goes from one hand to the other Single Rotation ( # 2 & # 6 )
B. and in this situation , back to original hand Double Rotation ( # 4 & # 8 )
 From the basic Pantra ( 4 equal squares ) to ( 6 equal squares ) becomes an extended Pantra
9 foot positions ( R = Right Foot L = Left Foot )
with 11 separate Marhatti moves ( a combination of 1A, 1B, 2, 3 A, 3 B.)
At first practice one step at a time 1...2...3... , do the spinning with your marhatti and when comfortable add
another step and do the required spin or spins. Step 1 to step 9. Gradual progression.

When you can tie in all the steps / spins like the links in a chain and move smoothly throught the entire
pattern / form, now you can move and spin at the same time.

Your journey has begun !

Now you can do it in a slow and smooth flow like Tai-Chi . Later progressively add some speed until you
enter the " Warrior Mode " : Fast / Focused / Fearless ( 3 F's ). A t o r n a d o of spins !
BREAK DOWN: 9 foot / body Positions
FOCUS: Hands and Marhatti Let your body adapt. Let your mind absorb.

Starting with 1 Marhatti (Gatka stick) in the Right hand.

1. Facing North , Spin# 1A ( 3X) ( Right hand Forward Spin ) & Spin #1B ( Right underhand Spin )

2. Facing West, Spin # 3 ( Single Rotation: Exchange marhatti from Right hand to Left hand )

3. Facing South, Spin # 2 (3X) ( Left hand reverse Spin )

4. Facing West, Spin # 3 (2X) ( Double Rotation, Marhatti comes back to Left hand ) transitional move S.
To N.

5. Facing North, Spin #1A ( 3X) ( Left hand Forward Spin ) Spin #1B ( left underhand Spin )

6. Facing East, Spin # 3 ( Single Rotation: Exchange marhatti from Left hand to Right hand )

7. Facing South, Spin # 2 (3X) ( Right hand reverse Spin )

8. Facing East, Spin # 3 (2X ) ( Double Rotation, Marhatti comes back to Right hand ) transitional move
S. to N..

9. Facing North, Spin # 1A (3X) ( Right hand Forward Spin) ( Back to the start #1.)

( TOTAL : 21 Spins )

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
FOCUS: Foot / body moves only . Keep both hands on hips ( no marhatti for this practice )

Think of walking the Pantra, not stepping into dead positions.

Keep your body relaxed but alert, FEEL your space. Move your body with awareness.

1. From Right Stance facing North.

2. Slide R.F. towards West, L.F. stays the same.

3. L.F. moves South R.F. stays the same. Left Stance facing South

4. Both feet pivot on heels to 90 degrees . Right Stance facing North

5. L.F. slides North 180 degrees. R.F. pivots on ball of foot 90 degrees West. Left Stance facing North.

6. L.F. moves East, R.F. is stationary.

7. R.F. slides to South 90 degrees. Right Stance facing South.

8. Both feet pivot on heels 90 degrees . Left Stance facing North.

9. R.F. slides 180 degrees N. L.F. pivots 90 degrees on ball of foot. Back to Right Stance facing North.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
 11 Marhatti Moves

Mirror FX : one side reflects the other side . Balanced / equal and harmonious.

all together ( 2 feet, 2 hands, 1 Marhatti) Start your full workout for body / mind & spirit.

Time: 20 seconds to 30 seconds total. Repeat as often as you want to . Build - up repetitions gradually.

When frustration happens, s...low... down , take a break. Study and understand the diagrams.

Expect a learning curve, it's a natural part of the process. Only practice brings mastery.
Pattern of FLOW for Marhatti moves
Transition move from # 1 to 2 to 3 ( focusing on wrist movement )

Reverse for # 6 to 7 to 8.
KEEP SPINNING

FRIENDS !