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Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour (In Persian: پهلوان حاج رحیم نجارپور ) 1924 -1994  ,was an Iranian practitioner of traditional wrestling (Varzesh-e Pahlavani) and owner of a  famous Zurkhaneh in city of Esfahan in Iran ( Zurkhaneh literally means " The house of strength ", equivalent to a Martial Art club ). Early life

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour was born in city of Esfahan, the former capital of Persia (Iran). He started to exercise Iranian traditional wrestling (Koshti-e Pahlavani) in younghood age and over time, he climbed the ranks by mastering the Zurkhaneh exercises including the traditional wrestling techniques and he was conferred with the rank of "Pahlavan" (Champion and Hero) after defeating other wrestlers in his neighborhood Zurkhaneh and the challenging wrestlers from other Zurkhanehs in Esfahan.

Pahlavan

Pahlavan is a title, it is the combination of the English words Champion and Hero, it can designate someone really strong yet the strength is not measured physically only, not only strong in body they are expected to be pure in sprit and courageous in character, honest in words, righteous in action and loyal helpers to those in need, they symbolize the epitome of manhood. These characteristics originate from traditional values of Zurkhaneh, a kind of heroic behavior epitomizing chivalrous qualities so called Javanmardi in Persian. '''Establishment of his own Zurkhaneh '''

In his young age he established his own Zurkhaneh in one of the historical neighborhoods of Esfahan, Darvazeno neighborhood, which is in northern part of the city. He named it " Daleiran Zurkhaneh " (which means the Heros house of strengths), it was aimed at training young athletes inspired to reach the rank of Pahlavan in a more disciplined environment. His Zurkhaneh became the place for the people who interested in Iranian traditional sports and social elite. Pahlavans and athletes from various places and cities would come to display their art. The original building of his Zurkhaneh was built in the year of 1911, before World War I, and at the beginning of the reign of Sultan Ahmad Shah Qajar.

Social activity

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour charismatic personality attracted people from all walks of life and he became respected in the urban and athletic community carrying out social welfare and help people in need.

Last days

At the age of 70, he died during the traditional sport in his own Zurkhaneh by heart attack, several poets have written poems about him, concerning his life and the championship ranks he won and helping people in time of need.

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