The Kurash Fight

Uzbek national wrestling kurash is one of the oldest martial arts in the world and perhaps the most popular form of entertainment in Uzbekistan.
No holiday or folk festival is complete without it. There is no need for a special playground or gym for kurasha. Previously, they just fought on the ground, sometimes carpets were laid. The rules of the fight are simple and democratic. Kurash is available to both young and old people. Gray-bearded elders can often be seen fighting at feasts.

In kurasha, strength and strength endurance prevail over sophistication of technique and flexibility of tactical actions. In kurasha, it is forbidden to fight in the prone position. You can only fight in a standing position and only throws and sweeps are allowed. The use of any percussive, painful, suffocating techniques, as well as grappling below the waist is strictly prohibited. All this makes kurash a simple, understandable, spectacular, dynamic and safe sport.

In the 14th century, Amir Timur used the kurash for physical training and self-defense of his soldiers. As you know, Timur's army, having conquered half the world, remained undefeated. Centuries have passed, and kurash has become one of the most beloved and revered traditions among the peoples who inhabited the territory of modern Uzbekistan. Uzbeks say that kurash is in their genes, in their blood. Today, there are more than two million people involved in this sport throughout Uzbekistan.