Persian Meels

Persian Meels are a style of club used in the old Persian Empire in a sports club called the Zurkhaneh, which means ‘HOUSE of POWER’. The clubs or Meels are heavier compared to the Indian style of clubs. Due to the added length and weight the number of possible exercises is reduced, but the shoulder casting of the club is technically difficult and takes years to master and to fully appreciate. This is an ancient warrior art and performed for hundreds of reps at a time.

Persian Meels swings are cast alternately around the shoulders, sometimes with a quarter turn of the body. The Meels are held either on or off the shoulders at the front. The cast is rhythmic and when synchronised with your breathing is extremely invigorating; it’s dance of strength.

My recommendations for starting out in learning Persian Meels are:

• Start light: 3kg to 4kg each
• No matter what your current strength is, don’t expect you can swing a pair of 10kg each Meels, they are humbling
• Only increase the weight once you can achieve 100+ reps non-stop with good form
• Any increases in weight should be no more than 1kg at a time
• Practice daily and enjoy the moment
• Drop back to lighter Meels when learning something new such as outer casts

Contact me for some online training, or come to see me in person and I will put you on track to begin your journey in this rewarding, fulfilling and skillful form of exercise.

• Improve spine mobility and stability
• Synchronicity between the left and right side of the body and mind
• Improve coordination and mental concentration
• Meditation in movement and inner peace
• Swinging Meels can lead to an euphoric state of mind
• Build incredible self-discipline
• Feel better, move effortlessly and integrate the body and mind