Iran 101 - Zoor Khane Persian traditional gymnasium

Iranian soldiers of the past traditionally honed their famed physical strength and combat techniques by practicing zoor khane -- a comprehensive martial system with training exercises designed to develop the power and agility needed for fighting with the sword, bow and arrow, club and shield. Though its origins are shrouded in mystery and legend, zoor khane is perhaps among the oldest extant martial arts in the world.

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[KDOGLEY]

I wish i knew more about my Persian heritage. A strong, loving an powerful people.

[lvdmonstarr]

finaly a non racist comment about Iran if the world had more persons like you it would be a better place

[RibEye4]

@Gerashi20 Read my comment again. I was refering to the desruction of Iran's pre-islamic history.

What was the morshed singing about in the video you were watching? ShahNameh or quran??

[Gerashi20]

@kevinatucla true philosophy you use, this is mentioned in islam as well ;)

[Gerashi20]

@RibEye4 Right now, right now, i'm watching this zurkhoone on Iranian TV channel 3. what are you talking about they are destroying it. then why they are showing it right now?

[Pakistan899]

@PAHLEVANEIRANI does that mean "long live" in farsi?

[PAHLEVANEIRANI]

ZENDE BAAD!

[hungfayi1]

crazy never seen nothing like that be fore

[Ursamare]

Are there any books on the subject in English? Maybe English-translation? I have a growing fascination with the history of the Zurkhaneh. Do they have any Zurkhanehs in the West? In California? We need more on the philosophy of it too. I wish I could go to one--but no ladies. lol

[sanifsan]

the music makes you wanna go to war lol

[30nemazone]

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