Nearu

Nearu

Nearu logo

Nearu logo
Focus Self-defense
Country of origin Iran Iran[1]
Creator Amir Lotfi Azad[2][3]
Parenthood Karate, Aikidō, Taekwondo, Silat, Judo, T'ai chi ch'uan[4][5]
Olympic sport No

Nearu (literally meaning Force in Persian) is a martial art[3][6] focusing on self-defense and breath-control techniques.[3][4] Based on using inner power and mind-body harmony, Nearu was founded in 1990 by UK-based Iranian martial artist Amir Lotfi Azad[3][5] and belongs to soft martial arts school.[1]

Nearu is considered a relatively young art, however some of its elements are rooted in forgotten ancient mind control techniques.[3]

This martial art is unique in the focus and time spent on developing and delivering the inner power through consistent practices of its special breathing techniques.[3]

Nearu is a registered style in International Martial Arts Association (MAAI),[3] United Kingdom Martial Arts Federation (UKMAF)[3] and Martial Arts Federation of Iran (MAFIRI).[7]

History

In 1987, martial artist Amir Lotfi Azad made a journey to Himalayas to learn teachings of a Tibetan master called Tagashi (died in 1976). Lotfi Azad, who was a student of Lionel (a Tagashi's student), successfully ended his journey and started studying different martial arts, creating a new martial art named Nearu in 1990. Nearu has been inspired by elements of Karate, Aikidō, Taekwondo, Silat, Judo and T'ai chi ch'uan.[3][4][5]

Philosophy

According to its founder and Grandmaster, "The breath is the very first gift that a human being receives from God, and the last thing he loses through life." Nearu emphasizes on how to maintain a calm and logical state of mind with breath in order to protect body from physical threats.[3]

Description

Practices

Nearu belts[3]
White
Yellow
Orange
Green
Blue
Purple
Brown
Black

Nearu's movements are practiced in 3 categories:

  1. Khiz (literally meaning Lunge)
  2. Gaam (literally meaning Step)
  3. Walk

Khiz and Gaam movements both start from the guard position and consist 10 and 20 techniques respectively. Khiz movements are basic punches and kicks, while Gaam techniques consist of a defensive movement to block or dodge the incoming attack, and then an attacking move. Walk techniques start from the normal standing position and are most useful for self-defense situations. There are 20 Walk techniques.[8]

Ranks

A Nearu practitioner normally wears a white uniform with a belt, given according to skill and knowledge of the art. There are 8 belt colors in Nearu, ranging from white to black.[8] After a practitioner wearing a black belt improves, he will hold a Dan and wears a black uniform with red Greek numerals on it, indicating his dan. 8th dan is the highest ranking in the art.

As a self defense method, Nearu focuses on three main area, self defense of body, mind and emotions. A practitioner will learn how to control and use the body muscles individually by using special breathing techniques through white up to black belt. These basic techniques are serving as a foundation for higher lessons.

Through 1st up to 3rd Dan a practitioner will learn about controlling the thoughts and the power of mind concentration.

From 4th Dan an instructor will use the teaching ability to be guided to a calm and peaceful state of mind and bring the emotions, thoughts and the body in a harmony and live a life by balancing those elements.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 هنر‌های رزمی و انواع آن [Martial arts and its categories]. Young Journalists Club (in Persian). March 22, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ Lotfi Azad, Amir (2012). "The Journey of One". ISBN 978-1475242812.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Siraty, Sajjad (2001). "Martial arts article corner: Nearu Martial Art". International Martial Arts Times Magazine (For All Styles of Martial Arts & Sports). January/February 2001. p. 29. External link in |work= (help)
  4. 1 2 3 نیرو [Nearu]. Society of Iranian martial artists (in Persian). Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 تاریخچه نیرو [History of Nearu]. Society of Iranian martial artists (in Persian). Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  6. ↑ بيا به رزم تن‌به‌تن [Come to Man-to-man fight]. Jaam-e Jam newspaper (in Persian) (3780). September 3, 2013. p. 10.
  7. ↑ نشکل‌های فدراسیون [Federation's Associations]. Martial Arts Federation of Iran (in Persian). Retrieved October 12, 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Nearu". academic.ru. Retrieved October 12, 2014.

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