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Sijharan Seminars

Journey into the Art of the Sijhar

A one-day seminar led by Haidehoi David Simurgh, designed as an immersive journey into the world of the ancient Persian spiritual warriors: from their traditional warm-up practices to the experience of a full-scale battle.

Body, heart, mind, and spirit will guide us through training, dances, meditations, battle simulations, and readings from historical texts, allowing us to experience together a day spanning three thousand years of history.

Throughout the year, some seminars will be enriched by the presence of guest experts in disciplines connected to the Persian tradition, offering the opportunity to deepen our knowledge and experience these ancient practices firsthand.

On Sunday, September 13, we will be joined by Armin Hirmer, an internationally recognized instructor of Persian archery, who will guide us in discovering and experiencing this ancient art, from its origins to the distinctive movements and techniques that characterize it.

 

Some of the themes we will explore:

Use of traditional tools (Takhte shena, Meel, Sang, Kabbadeh)
Wearing of the Sarong
Live Ney and Tonbak music
Reading from the Shahnameh – The Book of Kings
Crespina Lorenzana (PI)

The seminar will take place from 10:00 to 18:30 on the following dates:

~ September 13 – with Guest Armin Hirmer

~ February 28

~ March 14 – with Guest Ikram Ayed

~ April 18

~ May 30 – with Guest Luca Angeli

How to participate

The event is open to both Eish Shaok school students and non-students.
The number of participants is limited per day.

To register, please send an email to eishshaokeventi@gmail.com, specifying the chosen date. You will then receive a confirmation of registration and, later, all the details to participate.

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Useful information

Important Notice:


The physical activities include weight lifting, push-ups, and other intense practices; therefore, a good state of health is required.
It is not possible to attend only part of the event.

The seminar will be held in Italian only; no translation will be provided.

Daily Program:
The program is indicative and may vary depending on the Guest and the discipline explored during the seminar.
10:00 – Welcome, prayer, and wearing of the Sarong
10:30 – 10:45 – Traditional bodyweight warm-up with live Ney and Tonbak music
10:45 – 12:30 – Circuit training with traditional tools (Takhte shena, Meel, Sang, Kabbadeh)
12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch break
14:00 – 14:30 – Reading and commentary from the Shahnameh – The Book of Kings
14:30 – 15:15 – Warm-up of the Four Directions and traditional combat-dance with music
15:15 – 15:45 – Rest and integration with dates and Sharbat-inspired herbal drink
15:45 – 16:30 – Technique with the Shamshir sword – Claw of the Lion
16:30 – 17:30 – Preparation and beginning of the battle
17:30 – 17:45 – Unarmed ground-fighting simulation
17:45 – 18:20 – Reading and commentary from the Shahnameh
18:30 – Final farewell