Browsing Tag: Self Defense

My first thought about the shooting was one of utter shock that someone could think to harm a place of worship of one of the most peace-loving, peace-defending strictly monotheist religions on Earth. My second thought was: Why didn't the Sikhs attempt to use their kirpans in defense?

It brought on all the emotions of shame and disgust of being born in such a city which is now rather infamous as the Rape Capital.

About a month ago, I received a new Kirpan from Jot Singh Khalsa (KhalsaKirpans.com) and this particular one has made me think about the purpose of the Kirpan as more than a symbol but also as a practical tool.

Banned by the Raj, the world's original martial art is being revived by British Asians. Jerome Taylor reports...