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Zorkhane's foundation is based on chivalry and chivalry, and ancient sports in Iran after Islam were mixed with Sufism, and this class of athletes is based on the history of chivalry, which is the characteristic of Iranian wrestlers. Fatut » which is a branch of Sufism, they have spread it among themselves, and they have accepted purity, modesty, tolerance, giving up pleasure and indulgence, which are the same professional rules and customs of the people of Sufism. Also, after the spread of Shiism in Iran, as the Shiite Sufi Hazrat Amir al-Mu'minin Ali, peace be upon him, " Fetty Fetian » Scholars knew that since then, sports in Zurkhane were also called Mubarak. Ali (AS) » It starts and ends with the same name.
To Ko Shesh: Dr. Jaber Elemari, professor of literature and mysticism in Tehran universities
Gratitude is the arm of the strong
Holding the hand of the weak
Our sports house is not a place for the wealthy
It was a place for the pure, this is not a home for the impure
Zorkhaneh is generally in The athlete's opinion is the place of the good and the pure and the school of chivalry and chivalry. The politeness, modesty, and patience that is practiced among athletes (even at the present time) are rarely seen in other societies.
It can be claimed that all principles of chivalry It is included in the ancient sports ceremony and the holy pit of Zorkhane is a school of virtue, humility, chivalry and sacrifice. Ancient sports coaches have established that athletes are always pure – They should be early risers and clear minded, and in addition to fulfilling their duties and traditions, they should be vigilant and stay awake at night and have a good character. When defeating the enemy, they did not take a chance and did not humiliate the enemy in front of them, and thanks to the strength that was given to them from the origin of grace, they did not get away from Marut in wrestling.
. If you lose your hand, you will be a man.
The foundation of Zorkhane is based on chivalry and chivalry, and the ancient sport in Iran was mixed with Sufism after Islam, and this class of athletes is based on the history of chivalry, which is the characteristic of Iranian wrestlers. " Fatut » which is a branch of Sufism, they have spread it among themselves, and they have accepted purity, modesty, tolerance, giving up pleasure and indulgence, which are the same professional rules and customs of the people of Sufism. Also, after the spread of Shiism in Iran, as the Shiite Sufi Hazrat Amir al-Mu'minin Ali, peace be upon him, " Fetty Fetian » Scholars knew that since then, sports in Zurkhane were also called Mubarak. Ali (AS) » It begins and ends with the same name.
As it is mentioned in the chronicles, Zorkhaneh was built seven hundred years ago by Mahmud known as Puriya Vali, who was apparently from the people of Khwarazm and apparently in Year 772 AH. A. The past has been reorganized in today's form, therefore, undoubtedly, what was before it can have a very ancient history at least in our country, because the Iranian nation, which from the beginning of its history, desperately needed wrestling and physical strength to Zoroaster, his ancient prophet, strengthened himself to help Ahura Mazda in the challenge with the devil, they have always condemned weakness and language, in the Avesta, the Minoy letter of the Zoroastrian religion says:
« We praise a manly warrior who opens up men, who opens up his mind, who is faster than the swift and braver than the brave, who reaches the [man] like a divine blessing and saves men in trouble. release » .
The role of Zorkhane after Islam is very important in the revival of Iran's national movement and anti-foreigners, as well as the resurrection of language and culture and the rites of fetut and brotherhood that have been prevalent in our country since ancient times
« Gud » The gym where the athletes exercise is located below the ground level, so that the athlete is lower than others during exercise and does not feel arrogant.
The pit is usually made in the shape of an octagonal polygon, and in the old days it was also made with four corners and six corners. On the edge of the pit, instead of a plinth, they have installed sticks so that it doesn't fall due to the wrestlers hitting their hands and the athletes jumping. There are booths around the pit for spectators to sit and pick clothes and foodShatan In one of the pavilions, which is considered the entrance of Zorkhana, a platform called Sardam was built for the Zorkhana teacher to sit, and in front of it, a stick or a similar device was used to hang the bell on foot have done .
Those who have been to the old powerhouses, have observed that the entrance to the powerhouse is made very short so that the passers-by have to bend down and pass through the door. According to the athletes, this is the first sign of humility and forced humility of the person who enters the Zorkhane. The athlete will try his best « multiply » Zorkhane is associated with reading epics and moral verses.
Ranks and titles common in Zorkhane: Ranks and titles of athletes and wrestlers in the stages of practicing ancient sports, very similar It follows the path of the Sufis, and the mentor is instead of Qutb, Sheikh, and Murad.
As in the Sufis, the seeker must go through stages to reach perfection. Also, a young man who wants to reach the position of a wrestler in Zorkhane must pass a certain level.
Young athletes who receive special training in Zorkhane and accept the apprenticeship of a special wrestler. they do, " Noche » are read Nocheh was trained by veterans (experienced athletes) and learned wrestling techniques and wrestling rituals. to step " Newness & raquo; which is a higher rank. When in this period, he became fully acquainted with the secrets of sports and the art and techniques of wrestling and found a well-trained and strong body. according to " Made by » is achieved Rank higher than that " veteran » It is an athlete who has been trained in observing the customs of the Zorkhana, sportsmanship, middlemanship, and education to the novices and novices, and is known for his good morals among the people in his chivalry, modesty, and humility. He reaches the status of a pioneer and his predecessor, Murshid Moghadam, announces him to Zur Khana, asking for blessings from the audience by beating the drum. When the athlete reaches the level of excellence and veteran. The title of wrestler is given to the owner of the ring and the owner of the bell, and they are those who have dealt with the ancient sport all their lives and have the title of wrestler with all its features.
The mentor adjusts sports movements by beating and reciting suitable poems, paying respect to the arrivals according to their rank, for example, by saying welcome or clapping hands or ringing the cold bell is one of the duties of the mentor.
behavior « Noche » With the wrestlers and the beginner with the advanced and the disciple with the Murad, each one with the other in the Zurkhaneh area based on Based on " brotherhood » is .
Types of sports in Zorkhane and common sports in Zorkhane are :
stone catching – hearing – desire - stomping – spinning – The stone is wooden, square, rectangular, with different weights, which ends in an arch at the northern end. ; and it has a handle in the middle.
The receiver of the stone first lies on his back in the place of the stone that is placed outside the pit and combines two stones into one He takes one with his right hand and the other with his left hand. If the recipient of the stone is a famous warrior, the mentor starts counting after ringing the bell. The number ends. Choosing and sanctifying the number 117 by respecting 117 people The waist is closed. .
There are two ways to catch a stone, one is that the recipient takes the stone with the strength of the arm, bends it on the chest, and then lifts it up.
Counting stones is this way.
Whatever you do, say Bismillah May God forgive your sins
When your hand reaches the ring of stone, say God of Abraham is great, there are no two Gods, the master of the universe, the sum of all beings, the paw of Khyber Afkan Ali, the six corners of Hussein's grave, the seventh Imam, Bab al-Hawaij, the eighth Qibla or Imam Reza Batalib Alkh.
Sheno: After getting the stones, it is the turn of Sheno to make rectangular square boards 50 or 75 cm long with two short legs. With the hollow floor, they place their two hands on it at a distance and pull their legs back, and always with the sound of Murshid's beat and his charming lyrics, they push their head and chest on the curved board with the strength of their arms and return to their place with the same force. .
desire – After listening, it is the turn to take the mil. The mil consists of two cone-shaped sticks. First, they put them on the shoulder and start exercising with the sound of the teacher's beat and whisper, in this way, holding one on the hand. They bring the other down from the back of the shoulder and continue in the same way. Then it's time to kick, and then it's time to cook .
Kabade – It is quite similar to a bow made of iron of various weights with metal rings and sequins attached to it. hold the bow in the left hand and handle They hold the conical wood in the middle of the metal rings with their right hand and bring the bow above the head to the shoulder and return it. After roasting, spinning starts and after that it is time to wrestle, and wrestling has had a special honor and respect in Iran since ancient times. In Shahnameh, Ferdowsi describes the wrestling of Iran's famous wrestlers, and Saadi tells about wrestling in Golestan, where he knew 360 fan.
After wrestling, the end of the sport is announced, and Miandar prays to the prophets, saints, religious elders and pioneers. and prays for healing for the sick, and after kissing the bottom of the pit, first the wrestlers, then the veterans, the novices, and the newbies, respectively, leave the pit, and they go out of the prison dressed in clothes.
« The category of saying » It means that it is forbidden to speak obscene words in the holy pit of Zurkhaneh. The athlete must be honest. Upon entering, he is supposed to kiss the soil of the pit as a courtesy and ask the teacher "" leave » request and answer " opportunity » Listen to the mentor.
Zurkhaneh
Nearly every town had several Zurkhaneh or places specially built and assigned, for gymnastic exercise and for the teaching of wrangling. The system is well worked out and it begins with the exercise of all parts of the body – tending to strengthen and harden the muscles gradually. A man with the tambourine heats the tempo in which these exercises have to be done. Heavy large plates and sticks & chains are the principal tools. The short trousers worn are sometimes richly embroidered and a good wrestler is wearing mirrors at the knees to show that they were not broken or that he has not been thrown down by any one.< br />
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Zorkhane is the house of strength, the ritual of hard work, cultivating the spirit of generosity, chivalry, patriotism and a combination of sports, art and politeness.
The traditional sport of Zorkhaneh is the sport of values. In its thousands of years of history, this traditional sport has played an important role in people's strength and physical and mental fitness. Zorkhane sport is a cultural and spiritual heritage and a good source for the development of public sports.