Mamluk Tiraz Grading Exam

Mamluk Tiraz Grading Exam - Culban Class – Ground Archery

Examiner: Ustadh Hamid and potential external examiners

Duration: 2 Hour

Timing: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Connaught School for Girls (Main Hall), FREE PARKING is available in the school playground, alternatively free parking on the streets:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Gi6K6BF8Eo4RS4S7

Where to go upon arrival: https://youtu.be/JNR_wgRHZiM?si=9O-wfmrFUjcI176H

Please watch this video and ensure you arrive at CONNAUGHT ROAD, not DYERS HALL ROAD, as some navigation systems may direct you there.

(All archers are expected to arrive at 10:45am to assist with range set up)

Tiraz Grading System:

Within the Mamluk Academy, there exists a specific grading system for archers, which is done through a system of insignias called "Tiraz." In Mamluk history, warriors were recognized by the Tiraz they wore on their arms, which contained information about themselves and their units. There are four distinct classes in our grading system, and each class has five different coloured Tiraz.

Each Tiraz reflects a student's dedication to Mamluk tradition and archery skills. Every student at the Mamluk Academy diligently works to earn their Tiraz, carrying the pride of being part of the Mamluk tradition.

Culban Class – Ground Archery

The Culban class, which was the unit of recruits in Mamluk history, forms the basis of Mamluk archery. Every archer who completes the 5-week basic mamluk archery program, at FEAC or other UK Mamluk clubs, enters the rating system with this class. In this class, archers' performances, techniques and knowledge are evaluated. Each archer who reaches a level is presented with a badge/arm band representing that level by his instructor.

Summary Cülban Performance Exams:

1) Brown Tiraz: 25 arrows & 10m & 80cm Tablah Target & 50 points

2) Yellow Tiraz: 25 arrows & 12m & 80cm Tablah Target & 75 points

3) Blue Tiraz: 25 arrows & 14m & 60cm Tablah Target & 90 points

4) White Tiraz: 25 arrows & 16m & 60cm Tablah Target & 100 points

5) Red Tiraz: 25 points & 18m & 60cm Tablah Target & 110 points

(For each Tiraz timing, please refer to the link below)

For further details on each tiraz evaluation skill and knowledge components please click the link below and you can download pdfs of the ‘Evaluation Form’ for each individual Tiraz:

https://www.mamlukacademy.com/grading-system