ShaTranj Outdoors
We specialize in mounted archery and combat disciplines, adding the breeding and training of Dogo Argentinos and the wild spirit of our Arabian horses  in anti-poaching, wildlife rehabilitation efforts, security, search and rescue operations and much more...

 

Traditional Mounted Archery is a combination of participation on a simulated Battle track, using various traditional weapons, and the performance of weapons' katas, off track, in front of a panel of judges.

• Traditional/historical clothing and equipment must be used otherwise a participant will not be allowed to compete either on track, or in the performance of a kata.

• Emphasis is placed on the honour, integrity and sportsmanship that participants bring to the track. Non-compliance to these ethics are seen as a serious offense.

• Participation is divided between "Warrior" classes (mounted engagement of targets on a Battle Track) and "Foot Soldier" classes (no horses involved).

• Additional weapons must be used over and above the use of bow and arrow, both on track as well as in the performance of katas. The specific Level/grade which has been applied for, will dictate how many weapons and how many katas must be used/performed.

• The purpose is to create a traditional/historical warrior, in honor of the days gone by; much more so than merely scoring points.​

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Gradings are done on four different Levels, with 2 categories on each level (depending on whether the participant is mounted or not) and 4 grades in each Category.  The following can be used as an indication of the gradings available:

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                         Traditional Mounted Archery Gradings (TMA)       

                                                   Level 1                                                                           

                   Category 1                                        Category 2

          Novice Warriors (NW)                        Novice Foot Soldiers (NFS)

            NMW 1 - NMW 4                                     NFS 1 - NFS 4 

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                                                   Level 2

                    Category 1                                       Category 2

          Student Warriors (SW)                      Student Foot Soldiers (SFS)

                 SW 1 - SW 4                                      SFS 1 - SFS 4

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                                                   Level 3

                   Category 1                                         Category 2

              Full Warrior (FW)                               Full Foot Soldier (FFS)

                FW 1 - FW 4                                         FFS 1 - FFS 4

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                                                   Level 4

                   Category 1                                         Category 2

             Golden Warriors (GW)                       Golden Foot Soldiers (GFS)

                 GW 1 - GW 4                                         GFS 1 - GFS 4

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Traditional Mounted Archery adheres to the Rules & Regulations of International bodies, dependant on the style being followed.  Examples off styles/tracks that are participated in:

• Single, Double & Serial Shots (Type A & B Tracks)

• Battle Track (multiple weapons; as well as foot soldiers, multiple weapons)

• African Survival Track (multiple weapons, cross country; as well as foot soldiers, multiple weapons, cross country)

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The aim is to simulate real historical battle conditions, using both ranged and close range weapons and fighting both from horseback and on foot.