INDIAN CLUBS | Tabarzin Axe Swing FRONT view

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Channel: Paul Taras Wolkowinski · 2017 · Sports

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INDIAN CLUBS | Tabarzin Axe Swing FRONT view

The short Tabarzin Battle Axe with its crescent shaped blade originates from India and Persia. 

The name Tabarzin means Saddle Axe and was carried by the cavalry and foot soldiers.

The replicas in this video are made from West Australian hardwood timber called JARRAH. 

The Tabarzin or Tabar is the traditional battle axe of India and Persia (Iran). It bears one or two crescent-shaped blades. The long form of the Tabar was about seven feet long, while a shorter version was about two to three feet long. What makes this axe unique is the very thin handle and blade , which is very light and always hollow and made from metal. Weight circa 1lb to 6lbs.

They were originally swung by Indian Club Endurance Champion by the name of Tom Burrows circa 1907, and I decided I wanted to make a pair to see how they swung in Indian Clubs style. Continue reading...

Read the blog
http://www.indianclubs.com.au/4271/tabarzin-battle-axes/
Free training
http://www.indianclubsacademy.com/
This video
https://youtu.be/yph8CN0JXto
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Drone view video
https://youtu.be/cfr9USi6Ox4
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Paul Taras Wolkowinski

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