The Physical Body 1 & 2: Indian Wrestling & Fitness Documentary DVD Set (Preowned)

The Physical Body 1:

The Physical Body is a rare, unique look at the dying art of Kushti, India's indigenous form of wrestling and once royal national sport. This one hour video shot on location in Northern India examines closely the mechanics and regimens of physical development adhered to by wrestlers during their intense training routines.

For the first time on DVD, you will experience wrestling in the traditional earthen pits and the distinctly Indian exercises with gadas (maces), joris (heavy clubs), nals (stone weights), gar nal (stone wheel), sumtola (Indian barbell), mudgals (Indian clubs), as well as an extensive investigation of the Mallakhamb or wrestler's pole, the rope Mallakhamb and the art of jori swinging for competition. The popularity of the dand jack

knife push-ups) also called Hindu push-ups, and the baithak (deep knee-bend) or Hindu squat are shown in several variations along with the Hindu Squat Thrust. The relationship of these exercises to surya namaskar or sun salutation is also examined. All of which lead to a deeper more complete understanding of the execution and purpose of each exercise.

This deluxe DVD edition includes unprecedented practice options and detailed workout footage for those who want to practice and use the exercises in their own daily training regimens.

Length: 60 min.

The Physical Body 2:

The Physical Body 2 is the groundbreaking second DVD in the continuing series focusing on the dying art of Kushti, India's indigenous form of wrestling. In this second volume, we examine the intense competition training routines leading to participation in the Dangals or wrestling competitions held in Delhi, the capital of India, which has become the major crossroad in the battle between the old and the new.The Physical Body 2 is the groundbreaking second DVD in the continuing series focusing on the dying art of Kushti, India's indigenous form of wrestling. In this second volume, we examine the intense competition training routines leading to participation in the Dangals or wrestling competitions held in Delhi, the capital of India, which has become the major crossroad in the battle between the old and the new.Each different Akhara or training gym offers us new insights into how the original training routines consistently produce high caliber competitors who test their skills in the major Dangals held throughout India. Faced with the rising popularity of international style wrestling, many have been forced to adopt the new training regimens while clinging to their deep traditions and distinctly Indian exercises.Traditional Kushti facing possible extinction continues to survive in the hands of the remaining Gurus who continue to tirelessly pass on their chosen art from generation to generation in some of the oldest Akharas in India.Here is an exclusive intimate first hand look at the training inside the Akharas as one prepares to take part in competition as well as the actual Dangal matches which are not only fiercely contested for money but for prestige and as a dominant symbol of a rigorous, perfected way of life.

Length: 1 hour, 30 min.