Horseback Archery
The Horseback Archery discipline serves as a modern legacy of ancient Mamluk cavalry traditions. Following a curriculum reconstructed from historical manuscripts, students undergo the '6-Week Basic Course' or the '4-Day Clinic.' Successful candidates then enter the Karanis class tiraz examinations to validate their foundational proficiency. Progression leads to the Hasekiyye class, representing the master level of the discipline.
The scope of this training extends beyond archery to encompass comprehensive horsemanship and riding techniques. Within the Mamluk tradition, a proficient horse archer is defined by their ability to maintain a balanced relationship with their horse, rather than just their accuracy on the move.
KARANIS CLASS
horseback archery
The Karanis class, consisting of expert cavalrymen in Mamluk history, were the most popular experienced soldiers in wars. Archers who complete the 6-week basic training and begin to be graded in the Cülban class start the karanis class grading system after completing the basic horse archery training. At this level, riders are evaluated in terms of performance, skill and knowledge. Each archer who reaches a level is given a badge representing that level by his instructor.
The Symbol of Karanis Class:
Karanis Class uniform:
- Serpush
- Green Zıbın
- Shirts
- Shalwar
- Yellow boots
1
Brown Tiraz
Performance: Side Shot Track - 40 points
Skills: Basic riding skills, Basic archery skills, Side target timing
Knowladge: Horse grooming, saddelery
Badge:
Exam Document:
2
Yellow Tiraz
Performance: Front Shot Track - 50 points
Skills: Front shot riding position, Archery Skills, Iflat, Timing
Knowladge:
Badge:
Exam Document:
3
Blue Tiraz
Performance: Back Shot Track - 60 points
Skills:
Knowladge:
Badge:
4
White Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 75 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 50 points
Badge:
5
Red Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 90 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 65 points
Badge:
HASEKIYYECLASS
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The Hasekiyye class, consisting of the most specially skilled cavalrymen in Mamluk history, were responsible for the security of the sultan. Riders who successfully complete all the exams of the Karanis class start the Hasekiyye class grading system. At this level, riders are considered to have all Mamluk riding and archery knowledge and are evaluated solely on performance. Each archer who reaches a level is given a badge representing that level by his instructor.
Hasekiyye Class uniform:
- Perishani Turban
- Red / Claret Red Zıbın
- Shirts
- Shalwar
- White boots
1
Brown Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 100 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 80 points
* Masters Track
* Historical Track
Badge:
2
Yellow Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 130 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 90 points
* Masters Track
* Historical Track
Badge:
3
Blue Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 150 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 100 points
* Masters Track
* Historical Track
Badge:
4
White Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 180 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 120 points
* Masters Track
* Historical Track
Badge:
5
Red Tiraz
Performance:
* Tabla4 Track - 200 points
* Qabaq6 Track - 130 points
* Masters Track
* Historical Track
Badge:
