Persian Warriors were primarily made up of two groups :
i) Pahlevanan
ii) Ayyaran
The former were larger than life figures , whose exploits became myths ; often acted as royal champions , representing the King and the Persian Empire in individual combat on the battlefield. Ayyaran operated mainly in groups , often behind the scene , gathering intelligence & working clandestine operations. They were nimble , quick , experts in camouflage ; Proficient in infiltrating behind enemy lines & night combat.
The Seven Components of Persian Warrior Arts
I) Varzesh Baastani ~ (PAHLEVANI) Preparations , Conditioning & Weapon Drills
II) Kushti ~ WRESTLING , (Ground Fighting Techniques)
III) Boxe Perse ~ KOOBESH (zarbeii) Striking Techniques ,Utilizing Hands / Feet.
IV) Nabard Abzar ~ RAZM-AFZAR (Practice of Weapons) of Cavalry & Infantry.
V) Estetar-O-Shabrow ~ Stealth , Camouflage and Night training.
VI) Geeyah-Darmani ~ Herbalogy & Breath Control Exercises.
VII) Maram Pahlevai ~ Spiritual (BELIEFS) Development & Warrior Code of Conduct.
Ref : VARAcombat
AVARA ~ Iranian Martial Arts
i) Pahlevanan
ii) Ayyaran
The former were larger than life figures , whose exploits became myths ; often acted as royal champions , representing the King and the Persian Empire in individual combat on the battlefield. Ayyaran operated mainly in groups , often behind the scene , gathering intelligence & working clandestine operations. They were nimble , quick , experts in camouflage ; Proficient in infiltrating behind enemy lines & night combat.
The Seven Components of Persian Warrior Arts
I) Varzesh Baastani ~ (PAHLEVANI) Preparations , Conditioning & Weapon Drills
II) Kushti ~ WRESTLING , (Ground Fighting Techniques)
III) Boxe Perse ~ KOOBESH (zarbeii) Striking Techniques ,Utilizing Hands / Feet.
IV) Nabard Abzar ~ RAZM-AFZAR (Practice of Weapons) of Cavalry & Infantry.
V) Estetar-O-Shabrow ~ Stealth , Camouflage and Night training.
VI) Geeyah-Darmani ~ Herbalogy & Breath Control Exercises.
VII) Maram Pahlevai ~ Spiritual (BELIEFS) Development & Warrior Code of Conduct.
Ref : VARAcombat
AVARA ~ Iranian Martial Arts
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