"Freedom and liberty for all." That phrase, which closely follows the words from our own nation's pledge of allegiance, is one of the basic tenets of Sikhism.
Sikhs,have contributed to many wars. Including WW1 & WW11 These lions prove to the world that 1 Singh is equal to 1250000
Shanti answers the question with yes. However we don't necessarily need to be warriors in the same way as in the Guru's time.
Sadasat Simran Singh talks about teaching in MPA and the various camps based on the discipline at MPA. They don't just teach meditation, but all school subjects as well as exercise, yoga, gatka etc. He explains that to be a complete Sikh, we have to balance Bana, Bani, Seva, Simran, Shastar, and Shaastar.
Gurutej Singh tells the story about how he tried to get into military and law enforcement, but because of his turban and beard wasn't able to. Then SSS Harbhajan Singh Yogi ji encouraged him to start his own security company, that is now the 2nd largest in USA. He encourages us to be confident with our identity.
A short drive away from Windsor Castle, a group of ferocious-looking, blue-turbanned men are trying to preserve a martial art that frightened the life out of the British when they ruled India.
Chardikala Jatha talks about the Sant-Sipahi (Warrior-Saint) practice and philosophy in Sikhism. They talk about bana being our flag to be noticed as a Sant-Sipahi.
Ferozepur district marks Saragarhi Day the valor of 21 sikh soldiers in the Battle of Saragarhi.
According to historian and author Parmjit Singh, the turban is a 'Naina Singhia dhirmukhia dastaar bunga' .