Learn Pahlavani Online
Strength practice as meditation
The world's oldest way of strength
Pahlavani is the world’s oldest martial arts conditioning system. It has been used by knights and warriors from a bygone era and by past and present Olympic and world champion wrestlers.
Learn at your own pace with online courses led by a traditionally trained insider from the world’s oldest Zurkhaneh lineage. Rooted in the authentic time-tested Pahlavani education system, these teachings offer an authentic path into the original tradition of strength, skills and spirit of Pahlavani discipline.
Pahlavani Fundamentals
Level 1
Pahlavani Variations
Level 2
The Pahlavāni Variations is the continuation to the Fundamentals course with 20 new Shena and 20 new Meel exercises and variations. It also includes progressions as well as an introduction to and fundamentals of Sang (Shields). There’s also new dynamic stretching and footwork sequences as used in the Iranian Zurkhaneh (House of Strength).
Pahlavani Combinations
Level 3
Certification
Join the world’s oldest martial arts conditioning tradition and train under the guidance of Zurkhaneh masters from the most established and oldest lineage. Be part of a centuries-old brotherhood of strength. Elevate your practice and begin your Pahlavani teacher training journey today.
FAQ
Where should I start?
Our online courses and instructional manuals and videos are highly recommended and can help your self learning journey. We also have a free email course to get you started with the basics.
Our Workshops and Coaching sessions provide an accelerated learning journey, tailored to your individual needs, to facilitate and fast-track your learning experience. Choose between face-to-face or online video meetings for a personalized experience.
What do I need to get started?
You will at least need a Shena and a pair of Meel. If you wish to learn the Sang (optional) you will need that too. We also highly recommend the Fundamentals video course and instructional manual.
Why do I need you to teach me?
I’m not self-taught, nor did I learn from YouTube. Over the past decade, I have dedicated myself to learning these arts from the greatest masters in the oldest Zurkhaneh (temples) all across Iran. Combining ancient wisdom with my scientific knowledge of the human body, movement, Chiropractic, and my 20+ years of experience as a martial arts and yoga coach, I have distilled this knowledge. With my guidance, you can avoid pitfalls and more readily reap the benefits of practicing Persian Yoga.
What is the difference between workshops and coaching?
How does online workshops work?
The online workshops provide personalized one-on-one coaching via video chat. In these sessions, I will demonstrate, discuss, assess, and offer feedback on your practice. Each session lasts approximately one hour, and the program extends over six weeks to ensure comprehensive learning and give you ample time to practice your new skills before progressing.
Do you have a teacher certification process?
The workshops include an optional assessment component at no extra cost. This assessment comprises a written and a physical test to verify your understanding of safety aspects and main concepts, as well as your ability to reproduce and demonstrate the techniques and skills. If you wish to teach the arts, passing the assessment is required.
Watch and follow-along on a full Pahlavani training in the Zurkhaneh
Learn the traditional and systematic use of the Sang (shields), Shena (push-up board), Meel (mace clubs), and the Kabbadeh (steel bow) as taught in the Zurkhaneh (House of Strength) with a clear and concise curriculum integrating ancient traditional wisdom with modern understanding of biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise science designed to maximise your benefit to time ratio taught by Dr Kashi Azad (chiropractor) trained at the national Olympic academy of Iran and in Iran’s oldest Zurkhaneh, with over 500 years of history, in the lineage of the most renowned Morsheds (masters) and Pahlavans (champions) of Pahlavani.
Do you want to know more ?
Start learning with our FREE Pahlavani email course!
Sign up to our email course to get FREE instructional videos on the fundamental techniques and exercises with Meel and Shena pushup-boards as well as the instructions and templates for making your own Meel and Shena board.