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Women athletes of Ancient Iranian martial arts (Parthowa)

July 25, 2022 , IRAN , TEHRAN

Female athletes of Ancient Iranian martial arts (Parthowa) practice in the open and public space in Shamiran Nou area in Tehran. Parthowa is an ancient Iranian word that is based on Iranian martial arts. The movements of this sport include ancient foot dance, hand and foot kicks, wrestling, and throwing techniques. The basis of this sport goes back to Pahlevani and zoorkhaneh rituals, which includes combinations of hand and foot movements and wrestling techniques. which shares the fighting techniques of ancient Iranian warriors.

Photo: Sakineh Salimi - Borna News / IRAN IMAGES

Tags: Parthowa ، women's sport