Orange Jori

Orange Jori. This video is about the preparation and build-up to swing very heavy Jori that are made from metal and weigh 40kg each.

Shri Shri Hanuman Ji Vyaayaamshala Akhara, Hanuman Ghat, Varanasi.

This special training session was organised in the morning following the early session at this Akhara. Everyone taking part encourage all the participants in every step.

Warm Up

The warmup started with single-handed Gada swinging and progressed to two-handed Gada swings and the first swings of Jori Clubs.

Indian Sliding Style Swings

Next, the Jori were swung Indian sliding style, where the clubs use the shoulder as a leverage point before sliding into the swing at the back.

It is worth noting the amount of rotation made by the shoulders and upper body, with the hips facing forwards at all times.

All of this is done facing the mirror, so the athletes can check their form.

Persian Style Swings

Jori clubs can also be swung in Persian style, this swing is performed in a two-count rather than the traditional four-count.
Both clubs move together in the two-count and are swung without any body contact. Jori clubs are much longer than Persian clubs, making this style is very difficult to swing.

Grip

The grip method is also different, the Persians use the PINKY grip which allows for a deep front descent and status hold position.
The Indians use the HAMMER grip which helps to control the club but has a much shallower front descent and the static hold is forward o the body.

Thin and Fat Jori

Jori clubs are made into different widths, which are simply referred to as THIN and FAT.

Thin Jori are easier to swing because they are narrower, making them more manageable to control whilst mounted on the shoulders.

Fat Jori dramatically change the shoulder environment, with the sheer bulk making them difficult to keep mounted on the shoulders.

The Jori will just roll off if not controlled correctly. In this example the clubs never leave contact with the body, sliding both up and down.

Orange Jori

The handles are covered in a sticky resin, which helps the athlete hold the clubs.

The shoulders are anointed with mustard oil to help the clubs slide on and off the shoulders, plus the oil is protection preventing skin burn due to the weights and sliding involved.

Traditional Beliefs

According to traditional beliefs, the athlete must keep his mouth closed during all forms of exercise, and breathe through his nose, by doing so he will keep all his energy within his body and direct it to his training.

Thank You

I would like to thank everyone who took part in this demonstration at Shri Shri Hanuman Ji Vyaayaamshala Akhara, Hanuman Ghat, Varanasi. It is very much appreciated.