Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Have you ever seen this before? @kellsbells88 is demonstrating Persian/Iranian Meel (Mil) swinging 4 count with footwork & body turn and alternating Mills. Training with these clubs improves grip while building strength in the shoulders, arms and trunk of the body.
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They also challenge balance and coordination. While one arm swings the opposing arm stabilizes ; it’s a skill based modality with a number of different swing techniques that range in complexity.
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Zurkhaneh is the ancient sport of Persia/Iran that combines calisthenics and 4 strength tools with live music played by a Morshed. There’s also code of ethics to help others in need
Athletes (Pahlavan) train in a special gym called a Zurkhaneh, which means “House of Strength.”
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The 4 tools used are wooden clubs called Meel/Mil (a similar style club to Mudgar) wood shields called Sang, Kabbadeh (Iron/steel bow) and wooden boards called Shena for push-up variations.
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The International Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Federation (IZSF) has expanded the traditional Persian sport globally to 85 countries as members.
Have you ever seen this before? @kellsbells88 is demonstrating Persian/Iranian Meel (Mil) swinging 4 count with footwork & body turn and alternating Mills. Training with these clubs improves grip while building strength in the shoulders, arms and trunk of the body.
.
They also challenge balance and coordination. While one arm swings the opposing arm stabilizes ; it’s a skill based modality with a number of different swing techniques that range in complexity.
.
Zurkhaneh is the ancient sport of Persia/Iran that combines calisthenics and 4 strength tools with live music played by a Morshed. There’s also code of ethics to help others in need
Athletes (Pahlavan) train in a special gym called a Zurkhaneh, which means “House of Strength.”
.
The 4 tools used are wooden clubs called Meel/Mil (a similar style club to Mudgar) wood shields called Sang, Kabbadeh (Iron/steel bow) and wooden boards called Shena for push-up variations.
.
The International Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Federation (IZSF) has expanded the traditional Persian sport globally to 85 countries as members.
