Pehlwani

Modern wrestling, or Pehlwani , is a synthesis of an indigenous Aryan form of wrestling that dates back at least to the 5th century BC ^[1] and a Persian form of wrestling brought into South Asia by the Mughals.^[2] Image File history File links Pehlwani. ... Image File history File links Pehlwani. ... Aryan (/eÉ™rjÉ™n/ or /ɑːrjÉ™n/, Sanskrit: ) is a Sanskrit and Avestan word meaning noble/spiritual one. ... Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two competitors competing for a physical advantage. ... Motto (official) Esteqlāl, āzādÄ«, jomhÅ«rÄ«-ye eslāmÄ« 1(Persian) Independence, freedom, Islamic Republic (national) Anthem SorÅ«d-e MellÄ«-e Īrān 2 Capital (and largest city) Tehran Official languages Persian Demonym Iranian Government Islamic Republic  -  Supreme Leader  -  President Establishment  -  Proto-Elamite Period 8000 BCE   -  Middle... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... It has been suggested that Mughal Era be merged into this article or section. ...

A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan (also spelled pahlwan in Persian, champion, literally a Parthian). Generally speaking,

The wrestling form has undergone several changes in both the nomenclature and training methodologies through the ages, the more prominent influences include the introduction of Persian nomenclature and western training methods. Motto (official) Esteqlāl, āzādÄ«, jomhÅ«rÄ«-ye eslāmÄ« 1(Persian) Independence, freedom, Islamic Republic (national) Anthem SorÅ«d-e MellÄ«-e Īrān 2 Capital (and largest city) Tehran Official languages Persian Demonym Iranian Government Islamic Republic  -  Supreme Leader  -  President Establishment  -  Proto-Elamite Period 8000 BCE   -  Middle... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Wrestling competitions, known as Dangals, are held at village levels and have their own rules which vary from place to place. Usually, a win is awarded by decision from the panel of judges, knockout, stoppage or submission. A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ... A submission (depending on the context also referred to as a tap out or tapping out) is a combat sports term for yielding to the opponent, and hence resulting in an immediate defeat. ...

Regimen

Training

In Indian wrestling, vyayam, or physical training, is meant to build strength and develop muscle bulk and flexibility. Exercises that employ the wrestler's own bodyweight include the sun salutation, shirshasan, and the dand, which are also found in hatha yoga, as well as the bethak. Sawari (the passenger) is the practice of using another person's bodyweight to add resistance to such exercises.^[2] Diamond Mountain students were sponsored to complete 108 sun salutations (surya namaskar) to raise money for the Diamond Mountain campground. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with head stand and Shirsasana (Discuss) Sirshasana, the yoga headstand, is one of the most powerful yoga postures. ... A press up (also push up) is a common strength training exercise performed while lying horizontal and face down, raising and lowering using the arms. ... Statue of Shiva performing Yogic meditation Yoga (Devanagari: योग) is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. ... The hindu squat or Uthak-bethak (Hindi: Standing and sitting) is an Indian calisthenic bodyweight exercise , used by Indian wrestlers and other athletes to build leg endurance and strength. ...

Exercise regimens may also employ the following weight training devices:

• The nal is a hollow stone cylinder with a handle inside.
• The gar nals (literally "neck weights") is a circular stone ring worn around the neck to add resistance to dands and bethaks.
• The gada is a mace, as associated with Hanuman. An exercise gada is a heavy round stone attached to the end of a meter-long bamboo stick. Pahalwani trophies take the form of gadas made of silver and gold.

Exercise regimens may also include dhakulis, which involve twisting rotations; rope climbing; log pulling; and running. Massage is regarded an integral part of a pahalwan's exercise regimen. An advance on the club, a mace is a strong, heavy wooden, metal-reinforced, or metal shaft, with a head made of stone, copper, bronze, iron or steel. ... For the Tamil movie by same name see Anjaneya (film). ...

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Notable Practitioners
The Great Gama - Phillip Zarrilli - Jasmine Simhalan - Jyesthimallas - Gobar Goho - Imam Baksh Pahalwan - Paul Whitrod - Gulam - Guru Har Gobind - John Will
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Kshatriya - Yoga - Indian mêlée weapons - Dravidian martial arts - Ayurveda - Sri Lankan martial arts - Indian martial arts in popular culture - Foreign influence on Chinese martial arts

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Diet

According to the Samkhya school of philosophy, everything in the universe—including people, activities, and foods—can be sorted into three gunas: sattva (calm/good), rajas (passionate/active), and tamas (dull/lethargic). Samkhya, also Sankhya, (Sanskrit: सांख्य, IAST: Sāṃkhya - Enumeration) is one of the schools of Indian philosophy. ... The Sanskrit word guna () has the basic meaning of string or a single thread or strand of a cord or twine. In more abstract uses, it may mean a subdivision, species, kind, and generally quality. // In Classical literature (e. ... The Sanskrit word guna (guṇa) has the basic meaning of string or a single thread or strand of a cord or twine. In more abstract uses, it may mean a subdivision, species, kind, and generally quality. In Classical literature In Classical literature (e. ... The Sanskrit word guna (guṇa) has the basic meaning of string or a single thread or strand of a cord or twine. In more abstract uses, it may mean a subdivision, species, kind, and generally quality. In Classical literature In Classical literature (e. ... In Hinduism and Budhism, Tamas, or tamo-guna, is the lower of the three gunas. ...

As a vigorous activity, wrestling has an inherently rajasic nature, which pahalwan counteract through the consumption of sattvic foods. Milk and ghee are regarded as the most sattvic of foods and, along with almonds, comprise the holy trinity of the pahalwan's khurak, or diet. A common snack of pahalwans is chickpeas that have been sprouted overnight in water and seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon; the water in which the chickpeas were sprouted is also regarded as nutritious. Various articles in the Indian wrestling monthly Bharatiya Kushti have recommended the consumption of the following fruits: apples, wood-apples, bananas, figs, pomegranates, gooseberries, lemons, and watermelons. Orange juice and green vegetables are also recommended for their sattvic nature. Some pahalwans eat meat in spite of its rajasic nature.^[2] Ghee in a jar Wikibooks Cookbook has an article on Ghee Ghee (Hindi घी from Sanskrit ghṛta घृत sprinkled ) is a type of clarified butter important in Indian cuisine. ...

Ideally, wrestlers are supposed to avoid sour and excessively spiced foods such as chutneys and achars, as well as chaats. Mild seasoning with garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric is acceptable. The consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and paan is strongly discouraged.^[2] A chutney (British spelling), chatni (Urdu or Hindi transliteration) or catni (archaic transliteration) is a term for a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, originally from South Asia. ... Achar (also written as Achaar) is the Hindi word for the pickle. ... A young man at his chaat stand in Mussoorie, India. ... Betel pepper (Piper betle) vines Shopkeeper making Paan in an Indian store Paan, pan (in many Indic languages, हिन्दी : पान ), or beeda (in Tamil) is a type of Indian snack, which consists of fillings wrapped in a triangular package using leaves of the Betel pepper (Piper betle) and held together with a...

History

Wrestling has been very popular in India since Vedic times. Malla-yuddha, the classical form of Indian wrestling, dates back to at least the 5th century BC and was a precursor to modern Pehlwani.^[1] There is a memorable wrestling contest between Bhima and Jarasandha narrated in the Mahabharata, and there is a duel between Rustam and Sohrab mentioned in the Persian Shahnameh (Book of Kings). Balarama, the brother of Lord Krishna, was a wrestler described in these religious texts. In the Ramayana, there is mention of the vanara King Vali, having won against the mighty Ravana, the king of Lanka, in a wrestling contest. These texts describe the ancient wrestling art of Mallayuddha. Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two competitors competing for a physical advantage. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Mallayuddha (literally wrestling combat)[1] is the martial art of classical Indian wrestling. ... A motif depicting Bheema in the battle ready posture. ... Jarasandha , the king of Magadha, is a character of the epic Mahabharata. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... Rostam (رستم Rostæm in Persian) is a mythical warrior of ancient Persia, son of Zal and Rudabe. ... Paletin faqiri CHC2D1 Mrs. ... Persian (Local names: فارسی Fârsi or پارسی Pârsi)* is an Indo-European language spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan as well as by minorities in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, India, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Southern Russia, neighboring countries, and elsewhere. ... Shâhnameh Shāhnāmé, or Shāhnāma (Persian: )(alternative spellings are Shahnama, Shahnameh, Shahname, Shah-Nama, etc. ... Balarama, next to the river Yamuna. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ... Vanara is a Sanskrit word literally meaning monkey or inhabitants of forests=like the primitive tribes (probably vaanar as pronounced in hindi). ... Vali or Wali can refer to: Professor Ferenc A. Váli, the Hungarian-born lawyer, author and political analyst. ... A depiction of Ravana, Hindu rakshasa King of Lanka In Hinduism, Ravana (Devanagari: रावण, IAST ; sometimes transliterated Raavana and as Ravan or Revana) is the principal antagonist of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... Lanka is the name given in Hindu mythology to the island fortress capital of the evil king Ravana in the epic Ramayana. ... Mallayuddha (literally wrestling combat)[1] is the martial art of classical Indian wrestling. ...

The Manasollasa of the Chalukya king Somesvara III (1124–1138) is a royal treatise on fine arts and leisure. The chapter entitled "Malla Vinod" describes the classification of wrestlers into types by age, size, and strength. It also outlines how the wrestlers were to exercise and what they were to eat. In particular the king was responsible for providing the wrestlers with pulses, meat, milk, sugar, as well as "high-class" sweets. The wrestlers were kept isolated from the women of the court and were expected to devote themselves to building their bodies. The Manasollasa gives the names of moves and exercises but does not provide descriptions.^[2] The Chalukya dynasty (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು) was a powerful Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th century C.E. They began to assert their independence at the decline of the Satavahana empire and rapidly rose to prominence during the reign of...

The Malla Purana is a kula purana, dating most likely to the thirteenth century, about the Jyesthimallas, a Brahmin jāti(clan) of wrestlers from Gujarat, which categorizes and classifies types of wrestlers, defines necessary physical characteristics, describes types of exercises and techniques of wrestling as well as the preparation of the wrestling pit, and provides a fairly precise account of which foods wrestlers should eat in each season of the year.^[2] The Puranas are part of Hindu Smriti; these religious scriptures discuss devotion and mythology. ... The Jyesthimalla (literally the greatest warriors) are a clan of martial artists in India who practice the martial art of Vajra Mushti. ... Jātis (the word literally means births) comprise the subcastes found within the four major castes, or varnas, of the Indian caste system. ... , Gujarāt (GujarātÄ«: , IPA:  ) is a state in the Republic of India. ...

During Sivaji's regime we hear of his son Sambhaji performing great feats in wrestling and finally tearing a lion with his own hands. The name Sivaji can be referred to: Sivaji Ganesan, a yesteryear legendary Tamil film actor Sivaji: The Boss, a Tamil film directed by S. Shankar starring Rajinikanth yet to be released Sivaji: The Boss (soundtrack), the soundtrack album of the film Sivaji: The Boss Sivaji can also be an alternate... Sambhaji Raje Bhonsle (Marathi: धर्मवीर संभाजी राजे भोसले) (May 14, 1657 – March 11, 1689) was the eldest son of the Maratha Empire founder Shivaji, and succeeded him as the Chhatrapati or the High Protector of the Maratha Empire. ... Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two competitors competing for a physical advantage. ...

India in the recent past had great wrestlers of the class of Great Gama and Gobar Goho. India reached its peak of glory in the IV Asian Games (later on called Jakarta Games) in 1962 when all the seven wrestlers were placed on the medal list and in between them they bagged 12 medals in Freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling. A repetition of this performance was witnessed again when all the 8 wrestlers sent to the Commonwealth Games held at Kingston (Jamaica) had the distinction of getting medals for the country. Ghulam Mohammad Gama Pehlwan (1885-1953), populary referred to as the Great Gama, is the most famous practitioner of the sport of pehlwani and the greatest ever wrestler to come out of India. ... Gobar Goho is a legendary Indian wrestler and a practitoner of the Indian style of Pehlwani wrestling. ... Asian Games Logo The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... Freestyle wrestling is a form of amateur wrestling that is practiced throughout the world. ... Alexander Karelin throwing Jeff Blatnick Greco-Roman wrestling is a form of amateur wrestling practiced throughout the world. ... Current flag of the Commonwealth Games Federation Locations of the games, and participating countries British Commonwealth Games seal Commonwealth Games Federation seal, adopted in 2001 The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event. ... The City of Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica. ...

During the 60’s, India was ranked among the first eight or nine wrestling nations of the world and hosted the world wrestling championships in New Delhi in 1967. , This article is about the urban region that is the capital of India. ...

The undefeated champions of India hold the title Rustum-i-Hind title.

Cross training was inevitable even in this ancient discipline. Pehlwans who compete in wrestling nowadays are also known to cross train in the grappling aspects of Judo and Jujutsu. Cross training also known as conditioning refers to training in different ways to improve overall performance. ... Judo ), meaning gentle way, is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai budō) and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Legendary wrestlers from the bygone era eg. Karl Gotch have made tours to India to learn the art of Pehlwani and further hone their skills. Karl Gotch was gifted a pair of "mudgals" (exercise equipment used by the Indian wrestlers) by the Indian wrestlers. The conditioning exercises of Pehlwani are incorporated into many of the conditioning aspects of both catch wrestling and shoot wrestling, along with their derivative systems. These systems also borrow several throws, submissions and takedowns from Pehlwani. Categories: American professional wrestlers | Professional wrestling stubs ... Catch wrestling is a popular style of wrestling. ... Shootfighting Shoot wrestling is a general term that describes a range of hybrid fighting systems originating in Japan in the late 1970s, in close association with Japanese professional wrestling. ...

The popularity of this tradition seems to be withering away. The "milked sand wrestling pits" (20X20 deep stone courtyards, filled with clay and water or milk), which served as the traditional arena for both training and competitions are now giving way to wrestling mats and rings. The wrestlers are pursuing the sport as a hobby and not as a full time profession, and popular professional wrestling promotions have pushed Pehlwani to the brink of obscurity. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Famous Pehlwans

Olympic Freestyle Wrestlers

*Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav - 1952 Olympic bronze medalist, 1948 Olympics 6th place. Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav or KD Jadhav was independent Indias first individual Olympic medalist when he won the wrestling bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki games. ...

Asian Games Freestyle Wrestlers

• Master Chandgiram 1970 Asian games gold medalist is an Indian wrestler who is Known for defeating champions from numerous other disciplines of martial arts. Currently runs Chandiram akhara in old delhi.
  • Satpal Singh 1982 Asian games gold medalist,1972,'80 olympian currently Director general of sports Delhi.

Legendary Indian Wrestlers

• Great Gama.
  

  

  The "Great" Gama carries a Gada, the weapon of warriors in the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics.
• Karim Bux - was the first wrestler to get into world headlines, when he defeated Tom Canon of England in 1892.
• Mama Moti Singh, trainer of Kikkar Singh and Kalloo whom he trained in the unique dog method of wrestling.
• Kikkar Singh - Dev-e-Hind, Known for his phenomenal chest and body.
• Gulam – accompanied the late Pandit Motilal Nehru to Paris in 1900 and defeated Cour-Derelli of Turkey.
• Gobar Goho - defeated the legendary hook wrestler Ad Santel in San Francisco in 1922 and became the world champion.
• Rajeev tomar- Holds the distinction of being awarded Bharat Kesari the maximum number of times.
• Anuj Chaudhary- Arjuna award winner Indian Wrestler.
• Ramzi Pahlwan.
• Kalloo.
• Labhu Lohar.
• Rahim Sultaniwala.
• Imam Baksh Pehlwan -The Indian wrestling legend, and the former Rustam-I-Hind as well as the winner of several strength contests in India.
• Viddo - (Sitara-I-Hind).
• Bular.
• Goonga Baliwala.
• Mhani Reniwala.
• Gutta Singh Khakhanwala.
• Hamida Pehlwan – former Rustam-I-Hind and the trainer of the Bholu Brothers.
• Ganda Singh Johal.
• Haider Amritsaria.
• Bholu – He is the eldest son of Imam Baksh Pehlwan. And the eldest among the Pehlwan Brothers.
• Ajit Singh- Indian Wrestler.
• Bholu Brothers- Illustrious Pehlwan Brothers (Bholu , Aslam , Goga , Akram and Azam).
• Akram Pehlwan- the son of the wrestling legend Imam Baksh Pahalwan. He became famous for his mixed martial arts match against Antonio Inoki. He is also one of the Bholu Brothers.
• Aslam Pahlwan also trained by Mama Moti Singh.
• Nasir Bholu- Well-known wrestler from the Bholu family.
• Jhara Pehlwan- Real name Zubair , was the son of the famous Aslam Pehlwan.
• Banta Singh Waltoha (Bharat Kesari award winner).
• Santokh singh bahadurnagar (Bharat Kesari award winner).
• Mehardin (Bharat Kesari award winner).
• Malkit Singh Kanjli (Well-known wrestler from Kapurthala(Punjab), Four Time University Champion and two times Inter-varsity Champion,currently runs an akhara in Kapurthala(Punjab,INDIA).
• Salwinder Singh Shinda (Rustam-e-Hind) and Indian national wrestling champion. He is also a four time Chandigarh Kesari award winner. Now he was a president of district wrestling association Tarn-Taran.

The Great Gama The Great Gama (1882-1960), also known as Rustam-e-zaman Gama Pahelvan, born Ghulam Muhammad, in Amritsar, India, was a renowned wrestler and the first inhabitant of British India to claim an international title in any sport. ... Image File history File links Gama1916. ... Image File history File links Gama1916. ... For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... Gulam was a renowed wrestler and a practitioner of the Indian wrestling style of Pehlwani. ... Motilal Nehru (May 6, 1861 - February 6, 1931) was an early leader of the Indian National Congress and Indian Nationalism. ... Gobar Goho is a legendary Indian wrestler and a practitoner of the Indian style of Pehlwani wrestling. ... Ad Santel Ad Santel, born Adolph Ernst, was a practitioner of catch wrestling. ... Bholu Pahalwan in 1949. ... Akram Iki Pahalwan was a Pakistani pehlwan. ... For the fighting style, see hybrid martial arts. ... Aslam Pahalwan : Wrestling Champion Of Punjab. ... , Chandigarh   (Punjabi: , Hindi: , pronunciation: ) also called The City Beautiful , is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. ...

Pehlwani Associated with Professional Wrestling

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Indian pro wrestler Dalip Singh at the premiere of The Longest Yard

• Sonjay Dutt: (TNA Wrestling) of Indian origin, a light heavyweight style wrestler.
• The Great Khali (Dalip Singh): (WWE) The Punjab State, Jalander, police bodybuilder and wrestler (Pehlwan) from Northern India standing at 7 feet 3 inches tall.
• Tiger Jeet Singh: Real name, Jagit Singh Hans, is the world renowned Indian pro-wrestler.
• Tiger Ali Singh: Real name, Gurjit Singh Hans is an Indian Pro-wrestler and son of Tiger Jeet Singh.
• Dara Singh: Wrestler and actor, famous for traveling to the United States of America; knocking out the professional wrestlers in the US, then coming back home after realizing the meaning of the word "working" in American professional wrestling.
• Gadowar Singh Sahota
• Dalibur Singh
• Prince Mann Singh

Tiger Jeet Singh Hans has contributed immensely to both Professional wrestling in Japan and Professional wrestling in Canada

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Pehlwani Titles

Indian Wrestling Titles

• Rustam-i-Hind: (also spelled Rustam-e-Hind) Wrestling Champion of India in Hindustani. Imam Baksh Pahalwan and Hamida Pahalwan held the Rustam-I-Hind title in the past.
• Rustam-e-Punjab : (also spelled Rustam-I-Punjab) Wrestling Champion of Punjab in Hindustani. Pehalwan Salwinder Singh Shinda becomes six times Rustam-e-Punjab
• Rustam-i-Zamana: World Wrestling Champion in Hindustani. For example, the Great Gama of India became known as Rustam-I-Zamana when he defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko in 1910.
• Bharat-Kesri: Best heavyweight wrestler of India in Hindustani. Recent winners include Rajeev Tomar (Railways) and Palwinder Singh Cheema (Punjab police).

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References

1. ^ ^{a b} Alter, Joseph S. (May 1992a). "The "sannyasi" and the South Asian Wrestler: The Anatomy of a Relationship". American Ethnologist 19 (2): 317–336. ISSN 00940496. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Alter, Joseph S. (1992b). The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North Souyh Asia. Berkeley: University of California Press. 

See also

• Malla-yuddha
• Pehlivan
• Varzesh-e Pahlavani

Mallayuddha (literally wrestling combat)[1] is the martial art of classical Indian wrestling. ... Pehlivan at Kirkpinar Yagli Gures, or properly, Yağlı Güreş, is the Turkish national sport. ... Varzesh-e Pahlavani (Persian varzeÅ¡-e pahlavānÄ« ورزش پهلوانی) meaning the Sport of the Heroes, also known as Varzesh-e Bastani (Persian varzeÅ¡-e bāstnÄ« ورزش باستانی), meaning the Sport of the Ancients, is a traditional discipline of gymnastics and wrestling of Iran, which was originally an academy of physical training for...

External links

• Dara Singh In The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
• Great Gama
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• The Art of Pehlwani
• Pehlwani
• Pahlwani in India