Image of two men practicing tahtib on anTahtib (: تحطيب taḥṭīb) is the term for a traditional stick-fighting martial art originally named fan a'nazaha wa-tahtib ('the art of being straight and honest through the use of stick'). The original martial version of tahtib later evolved into an with a wooden stick. It is commonly described in English as a 'stick dance', 'cane dance', 'stick-dancing game', or as ritual accompanied by music. Nowadays, the word tahtib encompasses both martial practice and performance art. It is mainly practiced today in Upper Egypt.
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Tahtib (Egyptian Arabic: تحطيب taḥṭīb) is the term for a traditional stick-fighting martial art originally named fan a'nazaha wa-tahtib ('the art of being straight and honest through the use of stick'). The original martial version of tahtib later evolved into an Egyptian folk dance with a wooden stick. It is commonly described in English as a 'stick dance', 'cane dance', 'stick. Surah Yaasin & Tahlil Arwah is an app which purpose is to aid the muslim community to recite Surah Yaasin as well as to facilitate in performing the Tahlil Arwah ceremony which is often practiced by the malay muslims communities. The content of this app is best suited for the muslim community of Brunei Darussalam as well as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and others.
A form of tahtib is regularly performed in.The stick used in tahtib is about four feet in length and is called an asa, asaya, assaya, or nabboot. It is often flailed in large figure-eight patterns across the body with such speed that the displacement of air is loudly discernible. Engravings at the Abusir necropolis showing scenes of archery, wrestling, and stick fightingThe oldest traces of tahtib were found on engravings from the archaeological site of, an extensive necropolis of the period, located in the south-western suburbs of.
On some of the reliefs of the Pyramid of Sahure (V dynasty, c. 2500 BC); the images and explanatory captions are particularly precise and accurate in their depiction of what seems to be military training using sticks. Tahtib, with archery and wrestling, was then among the three disciplines of warfare taught to soldiers. Three of the 35 tombs of the necropolis (XI-XII Dynasties, 1900 – 1700 BC) near the town of, contain engravings showing scenes of tahtib. Similar engravings can be seen in the archaeological site of (XVIII Dynasty, 1350 BC), some 60 km south of Minya. In addition to its role as military training, tahtib matches were also popular among peasants and farmers. The first evidence of the festive representation of tahtib can only be seen in the (1500 – 1000 BC), as shown by the engravings on the walls of and Early Christian writings mention tahtib as a leisure activity and a popular art performed by men during weddings and celebrations.
It is believed that tahtib developed as a game or performance art in this civilian context.Performance As with its combative counterpart, the dance form of tahtib was originally performed by men, but female versions were later developed. In one form, the women dress as men and imitate the males.
Another female variant is performed flirtatiously and with less aggression. The latter, called ra's el assaya (dance of the stick) is incorporated into cabaret or performances. The stick used for this dance is generally more lightweight and hooked at one end like a cane. It is often embellished with metallic-coloured foil or sequins. The costume is a simple dress. Performances include balancing the cane on the head, hip or shoulder.Music Music in tahtib features the tabl (bass drum) and (folk oboe).
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The right hand uses a heavier stick with a hooked head to beat out the dum (the deep sound from striking the center of the drum) which drive the heartbeat of the rhythm, while the left hand uses a light twig as a switch to produce rapid-fire staccato 'taks' (the higher sound from striking the edge of the drum).Modern tahtib Modern tahtib is an attempt to re-explore the sources of tahtib as a fighting art, and to enrich them as a martial practice by codifying the techniques and teaching them structurally. As in traditional tahtib, the main target is the opponent's head, as it is considered the most fragile and vulnerable part of the body. Consequently, techniques revolve around protecting one's own head while reaching the head of the opponent. Victory can be attained either by a single clean touch to the head, or three touches to the body. Unlike its traditional counterpart, modern tahtib allows both women and men to practice in mixed groups.Wikimedia Commons has media related to.See also.See also.
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