Gatka

Both participants begin with a formal salute to their instructor and to each other.

Warm up with solo stick-spinning patterns to build wrist control and footwork.

Face off and exchange controlled strikes and blocks with the practice sticks, aiming for the arms, shoulders, and sides rather than the head.

Circle continuously rather than standing still, since footwork is treated as part of the defense.

A supervising instructor stops the bout whenever a clean, controlled strike lands or contact grows too forceful.

End the bout with a mutual salute and a brief review of the exchange from the instructor.