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Kurash is an ancient type of upright jacket grappling. In which the rules prohibit ground wrestling, leg grappling, use of joint-locks, chocking and strangling techniques. Making Kurash a safe speedy, dynamic and exciting sport to watch.
Popularity
Historically Kurash was contested as a martial art and physical entertainment performed during major holidays, feasts and wedding celebrations.
Kurash is one of the oldest martial arts, reputed to having been in excistance for at least 3,500 years.
Location
Kurash is of Turkish / Russian origins, ( Uzbekistan region) now popularly practised in Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, India, Japan, Russia and South Africa.
Description
Kurash is an Uzbek word when translated meaning, "reaching the goal with the just or fair way".
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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