SURYADEV Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 On Sky's Discovery Knowledge Channel in UK Date: Wednesday 10 September 08 Time: 1800 (?) Weapon Masters It is a series of programs about different weapons around the world. A whole program is dedicated to the chakra as used in Shaster Vidiya. Made in conjunction with Nihang Niddar Singh of UK. Fateh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsingh96 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 can someone record this?! please 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithar Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Record it and please put it on google or youtube. Some one do this seva 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaheediyan Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Discovery Knowledge Channel (Duration - 60 Minutes) WEAPON MASTERS Chakram 10 September 2008, 18:00:00 11 September 2008, 08:00:00 11 September 2008, 13:00:00 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipledgeblue Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2660...&topic=5737 This episode will be airing on Discovery Knowledge (Channel 522) on Wednesday 10th September at 6:00pm - repeated on the 11th at 8:00am and also at 1:00pm In this offbeat look at the history and science of different weapons from around the world, Mike explores the cultural context and demonstrates the use of a weapon. He then challenges his co-host, Chad, to improve upon it using modern manufacturing techniques and materials. CHAKRAM: In India I met the Akali Nihangs, a nomadic sect of Sikh warriors, from whom I learned various techniques for throwing the chakram – a razor edged steel battle quoit – both on foot and from horses and elephants! Although it was my first experience with the chakram I managed to throw one 40 yards with no trouble at all. The chakram has an airfoil cross section and you can see it working - it really does fly. And it is surprising how quickly one can become accurate with it at shorter ranges. Nidar Singh, an expert in Indian martial arts, showed me many different techniques for chucking the 'chakkar', as the chakram is more commonly known in the Punjab. The tajini method of spinning it on your index finger is the most well known but there are other methods, such as bowling it underarm as you approach an enemy, throwing it on the move or the more powerful diagonal throws from left to right and right to left. As well as the different types of throw, there are many different types of chakram - from the standard ones around 9 -10 inches in diameter to small bracelet sized ones worn on the forearm and flicked at an enemy's face at close quarters with an action similar to flicking a deck of cards. At the other end of the scale are the large chakrams of two feet diameter, which are worn around the neck. Nidar showed me a technique for dploying these from the second or third ranks behind the front line when engaged in hand to hand fighting - they are thrown almost vertically to descend on the heads of the enemy's front line. I also travelled to Patiala where I met the brothers Harinder and Mobinder Singh who showed me how to make a chakram in a traditional forge. http://www.mikeloades.co.uk/cms/index.php?...6&Itemid=43 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jsingh96 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 did anyone catch it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 please upload the recording on youtube or google video...looks interesting documentary. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsingh96 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 my friend also recorded on the sky box, just a matter of them sending it to me now, can't wait 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithar Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Some one please put it on google or youtube. Please 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matheen Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 It was ok - the Chardi Kalaa Jatha made an appearance as well lol. What hit me most was when Mike went into the Baba Atal tower and I saw the nasty white gloss paint......why?????? :evil: It was good to see how the Chakar was used and to see Singhs on TV, in a positive way, always makes my day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SURYADEV Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 What hit me most was when Mike went into the Baba Atal tower and I saw the nasty white gloss paint......why?????? Its called "beautification"! Dont get too angry, its karsewa, innit. LOL I strongly sugest that all those who take an interest should record/photograph all these artworks/relics/history for posterity. It may be the last time you or others ever get to see it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guv Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I've [finally!] managed to convert this into a torrent... (I think!) http://tracker.zaerc.com/torrents-details.php?id=13291 Click on Download this .torrent on the right hand side then run the torrent file to download. NB you need a BitTorrent client to download the video. If you don't have one already, I'd suggest BitTornado... it's small, fast and simple. Download from http://www.bittornado.com/download.html I'll keep seeding as long as I can. Please continue to seed after you've downloaded! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matheen Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nice one Guv! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsingh96 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 its not working for me and some other singhs get the same problem 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaheediyan Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 For those who missed it: Discovery Civilisation Saturday 13th September 5:00pm - Discovery Channel Fri, Sep 19 11:00PM - 12:00AM & Repeats on Mon, Sep 22 6:00PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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guv Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 15 peers and 5 seeds already... didn't realise it'd be that popular! I encoded it using XviD so you'll need the right codecs to play it. You can use VLC like unbreakable mentioned, or if you want to use Windows Media Player install the K-Lite Codec Pack - http://www.free-codecs.com/K_lite_codec_pack_download.htm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsingh96 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 i have bittorrent. when i try clicking on 'download this torrent' i get a page saying problem loading page (when using firefox), i also get a cannot conect error with explorer. i tried right clicking and saving, left clicking, and clicking other things lower, where it has the file name, nothing is working, any idea why? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jsingh96 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 ok so i tried on my other computer at home and it works thanks guv-anor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 i m leeching at the moment, almost done. As soon as i m done with that, i m going to host it on gurmarag host..so not soo techie sangat can download it from simple download link, is that ok with the author of this file? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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