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12-Oct-2007
As a young child, I grew up as a Persian Sufi Dervish and understood what being one was all about. As a young boy, I would get into countless confrontations over the color of my skin, friend, ego and who we thought was the toughest. My father would always see me come home with a black eye and a bruised body. He decided I should learn some self-defense, in order to defend myself and learn self control. My father who was a brown belt, and had three years in the Persian Royal Air Force, and was advanced in Persian Martial arts called: “Varzesheh Pahlevooni”, introduced me to his good friend who taught me the art of Ninjitsu, and then from there I went on to learn Karate for two years. As my age increased, so did my ego and confidence.
My father tired to make me understand that I can’t go around always trying to prove a point or test my skills as I will meet my match one day, and how will I take loss and defeat then. I guess he was right, as I did meet my match when I went back to Iran. I was walking one day and this guy shouted: “hey English boy”, and then started shouting more derogatory remarks at me. I thought this would be like every other street fight, except it was not, as this guy was skilled in Persian martial arts and wrestling, as most men in Iran are. They call street fighting a dog fight for honor over there, because no one gives up until respect is gained. It began with him grabbing my leg and punching high and low. I fought until I could fight no more.
The fight lasted 15minutes, and we both were physically exhausted but neither of us gave in. We both stopped and he mentioned that it was a good fight, and I had earned his respect. I was entirely shocked, as I was used to the English street fights in South West London. That was a turning point for me, as my ego did not do me any good, because I realized there were people tougher and wiser then me. I was curious to learn more about the Persian martial arts of “Varzesheh Pahlevooni" , as it is called. This form of mental and physical training can be defined in a single word of “The Warrior”. It’s not just physical, but highly spiritual in training. I spent three months learning as much as I could about the ways of the Persian Warrior, and learnt self control and how to deal with a loss and convert it to a gain.
I went back to England and eagerly started security work as I have always believed in defending and standing strong for others. On top of this, I continued to expand my knowledge and training and took up Wing Chung gung fa with a man called Steven. I have always believed in independence, and never went under a master or sensei, nor did I wear a belt for rank. This man was also like myself, and was humble and sincere. He was a former student of Master Goh in Wing Chung gung fa for five years and a gung fa fighting champion. Steven always told me to take what you need for use and leave the rest, and to only put your energy in what works for you. A
fter six months of private training, he introduced me to his best friend who was also a former student of Master Goh and a mixed martial art champion who is much respected in London’s China Town, and the UK kickboxing world. Unfortunately, his name cannot be disclosed due to family matters, and legal reasons. Steven said it was time to advance my training, so I went to his friend for this reason. This gentleman, whose name cannot be mentioned, also told me not to call him anything but a friend in order to de-rank and humble oneself. I trained at his gym for six months and practiced muay Thai and kickboxing. The training was intense, and I learned vigorous training with my peers.
I spent most of my life learning and reading to reach the point I have reached at this stage of my life. The Divine Warrior is who I am and longed to be. Internally and externally I am complete. I have combined Dervish Sufism with Persian martial arts, and other disciplines of martial arts in order to create the Lion Heartz. In essence, the philosophy behind the Lion Heartz is to gain spiritual enlightenment, mental growth, physical strength, and that is all one needs to become a Lion Heart.
WHAT KIND OF TRAINING IS INVOLVED IN BEING A LION HEART?
The physical aspects involve strengthening the upper body, which I call the temple and the lower body, which I call the foundation. We do this by using isometric training in raw strength, ultimate power by pushing and pulling weights, repetition in punches and kicks, and perfecting ones techniques. The mental aspect of it involves building knowledge by expanding what you know, and gaining wisdom my focusing on your weakness, and to gain confidence and discipline.
The mind is only built on what you feed it, and that is to feed it with positivism and eliminate all sense of fear and inner distractions. When one is capable of doing this, you are capable of extreme mental growth. The spiritual aspect of it involves enlightenment and meditation, in order to be closer to what is divine, and avoid temptation. It is to conquer your inner demons such as lust, desire, negativity, and anything else that breaks you internally or externally. The physical aspect of it involves isometric training, and using the weight of your own strength to build physical power. Furthermore, repitition of techniques that work for each individual will be practiced by them.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN GYM OR CLUB?
No. I do not believe that training is confined to a gym. A gym is anywhere around you, it could be your own room, the park, or even at work. You should be one with your surroundings, as this is part of your training. The reality is outside the gym, and confining yourself to one gym is not having the ability to deal with what’s beyond the gym. So the Lion Heartz training is anywhere, everywhere and at anytime. Be one within yourself as you would like to be with your environment, therefore if anything does happen in a given environment, you will have the capability to deal with your surroundings, and use it to your advantage.
DO YOU NEED TO JOIN OR PAY MEMBERSHIP FEES?
No, as I do not believe one can pay for mental, physical and spiritual growth. How would you quantify that? The answer is you cannot. In this day and age, this has become a business, and the true meaning of training has been lost. Therefore, this is open to all, either rich or poor. I work only with what I have, as I have learned to make use of what I do have, and not focus on what I don’t have.
WHAT TITLE DO YOU GIVE YOURSELF?
I am not a master, nor a sifu, nor a sensei, but just the founder and guardian of the Lion Heartz, as I believe everyone is equal and have as much to gain from eachother, as you gain from a master. A title is not important, nor is a rank, but it’s your overall training and results that matter. However, respect is very important, and respect must be given to all whether you are a guardian or a learner.
DO YOU HAVE A RANKING SYSTEM OR A BELT SYSTEM, AND WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE OF THE LION HEARTZ?
No, as I said I don’t believe in ranks or belts. One must humble themselves in order to reach their full potential. If you are given a belt, how do you know you have reached that stage without mentally acknowledging it, physically feeling it, and spiritually believing in it. When you do reach that point, you will know it yourself, without the need of a belt to prove it. The dress code is whatever you like to wear. However, it must be decent and presentable, and you must be comfortable in it.
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Salam Aziz
by Master Ali (not verified) on Sat Apr 05, 2008 06:35 PM PDTHello there,
Cyrus sir, do you have any dojo in UK? I would love to drop by for a vist to see your sort of training sir? sorry do you also have any website's??
thank you
Master ali UK 3rd Dan Kickboxer
Praise and respect
by Julio (not verified) on Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:33 AM PSTDear Cyrus,
man, you've moved me with your story, I want to learn. I really do, honest.
As the superstitious git that I am I believe that yours is the dojo for me, I was born under the sign of Leo and I sometimes feel like the Lion of Judah myself (one of them anyway)!
Eversince I discovered what Parsis and Zoroaster are about I have been an admirer, being really fascinated by Sufism. I find Parsis very similar to gypsys in my native Spain, so that makes me very curious. I want to find out more!
When would you like to meet? I want to become as strong as I can be.
Your jedi apprentice friend,
Julio.
fancy seeing you here!
by Pardis s (not verified) on Sat Feb 09, 2008 02:12 PM PSTyoure alive!!! haha.i almost had a heart attack then.jesus, its been ages hun! hit me up on facebook- Pardis UCL will do. x
chetori to ?
by ario on Mon Jan 07, 2008 07:50 AM PSTchetori to ?
chetori pahlevon ?
by ario (not verified) on Mon Jan 07, 2008 07:39 AM PSTsalam syrus
chetori ?
nemiay iran? ;)
I've heard alot about you Cyrus
by A.K.A Hassin (not verified) on Tue Nov 06, 2007 06:26 AM PSTDorrod Brother,
I've heard alot about your fights back in the days from my boyss. Cyrus the virus na? I know your one of the top Persian dogs mann. Boyyy Ive seen you fight man and that boy you fucked up was one of the TD boys. You do us proud Persian warrior. there's a gang of us and would follow you tel death bro any time. YOur orders sir?
A.K.A Hassin
Revolutionary & Real
by Jizi (not verified) on Sun Oct 28, 2007 05:27 PM PDTHey bro, your combination style is definately unique and captures who you really are at heart. It is evident that you are truly passionate about Lion Heartz, and its fate that my sis not only happens to practice martial arts, but that she understands, supports and embraces what you have envisioned. So together the both of comprise a strong team of Persian Lions who understand both the beauty of martial arts and of our culture.
Revolutionary & Real
by Jizi (not verified) on Sun Oct 28, 2007 05:27 PM PDTHey bro, your combination style is definately unique and captures who you really are at heart. It is evident that you are truly passionate about Lion Heartz, and its fate that my sis not only happens to practice martial arts, but that she understands, supports and embraces what you have envisioned. So together the both of comprise a strong team of Persian Lions who understand both the beauty of martial arts and of our culture.
Salam Lion heart
by Noora (not verified) on Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:31 PM PDTSalam-malakom
In name of allah,
Its really nice to see you again after so many years? You where a kid when I last saw you in one of the M.T.O Sufi meetings. You don't remember me?, I was one of the young students at the M.T.O meetings with my fmaily.you where very kind and helpful in those meetings,you use to come with your father alot and always smile at all, you didnt speak alot of persian at that time. Wow your story is truly great and I pray the best for you and your family. May Lion heartz share its light to all that walk's in. May allah blass your heart for helping those in great need my young Dervish warrior.
remember No matter how hard things get, hold strong to your faith and the rest will follow your path.
Noora.s
M.T.O Sufism
salam
by mona (not verified) on Thu Oct 25, 2007 04:35 AM PDTsalam
hame matno khondam , mibinam ke bozorg shodi , khoshhalam , vali ma mesle bazia bimarefat nistim agha ...., arezo khoshbakhti barat daram .......... omidvaram behtar az in bashe barat
khodafez
RESPONSE TO MS.SARA
by CYRUS.A (not verified) on Tue Oct 23, 2007 05:08 AM PDTDorod,
Thankyou for taking the time to read my article, and your enthousiastic interest. Unfortunately, my base is not in the London area but the outskirts of London. I am starting small, but hope to reach all parts of the globe soon.
I have a wonderful wife, who is also a Persian Warrior, and is a Lion Heart. She is the gaurdien of all the ladies who are interested. Her article will also come in due time, as she has an extensive background in martial arts for 15 years. And yes, she is a proud supporter!
Again thankyou for your kind words, and am honored to represent our Persian people.
I have alot of respect for you Darvish
by Sara farzia (not verified) on Tue Oct 23, 2007 02:33 AM PDTSalam-Dorrod Darvish Lion Heart,
I'm Sara from UK-london and I've read your story about your background, and what you have founded from your heart to help others in need. I really respect you and would name my second son after you. Now of day's Persians only help them self's and how they look to other persian's. Darvish people are very kind people and always there when you need them. "I see sadness in your eyes and truth", It must have been hard for you when you grow up in the Urban London with a sufi background?? I wonder if you have a woman in your life? if so! she must be very proud of you and happy by your side, if not? My younger sister saw your photo and read your story too and is In love with you!!! loool what can I say!! Do you have any dojo or a place where I can start training as a Lion heartz?? I would gladly send my first boy there to learn the way of a true warrior. Us Persian's need a leader like you to lead us!!
WOW Has Cyrus the great come back to Us?
by Master Ali Nider 3rd dan kickboxer (not verified) on Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:18 AM PDTHI there,
Has Cyrus the Great come back from death after so long?? I see his spirt in you agha Angha.
you sound alot like the Jadi Nights from star wars.LOL A man of honor and truth and A free warrior from any command.The truth was taken by true Warrior's of the past to their graves and forever lost in time. I've trained for years and after reading this,I'm lost for words. Cyrus When can I start or where can I find you?? I'm really intersted in learning the way of the Lion Heartz.
BAREEKALAH!
by ALI (not verified) on Sat Oct 20, 2007 06:25 AM PDTSALAM PAHLEVOON,
HEZAR MASHSALLAH! TELL THE PRODUCER OF 300 TO MAKE A MOVIE OUT OF YOU NOW, AND THEN WE CAN DETERMINE WHETHER OUR PERSIAN WARRIORS ARE WEAK!!! IS IT POSSIBLE WE CAN HAVE THE NEXT CYRUS THE GREAT??
KEEP GOING STRONG.
AND TO JAMSHID.."ALI MADAD" comment, IM SORRY BUT THERE IS NO NEED FOR PATHETIC COMMENTS LIKE YOURS. HONOSTLY GET SOME PEACE OF MIND PLEASE, OR EVEN BETTER, BECOME A LION HEART!!
ANYWAYS CYRUS, WELL DONE...MAKE US PROUD!
Ali madad?
by jamshid on Fri Oct 19, 2007 04:47 PM PDTAli killed your Iranians ancestors and you want "madad" from him? How pathetic
Payande bashi Javoon; Ya Ali madad!
by Safi (not verified) on Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:51 PM PDTSufi nashavad Safi...ta dar nakeshad jami:
my brother
by r3b3l (not verified) on Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:38 AM PDThey brother,its youre younger brother,by two years.lol,and by the way why didnt you ad me ha,even thou i did thi boxing. yes my answer to agha farhad,my father was one of those trainies in iran, kanzenkarate,traind by the legend,master varestteh,him self.he says it was the best traing of his life,kept him tough and pursued it through out his life,and it past on to me my brother and sister,but the traning for my sister was from me and my brother,lol.
Great story. Good luck with
by "Sateen" (not verified) on Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:40 AM PDTGreat story. Good luck with "Lion Heartz" it sounds great & thanks for your support. let me know if you need more gear, ill be more than happy to send you some.We need more young men like you. hope to see you guys soon :)
yaaa
by lolo (not verified) on Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:39 AM PDTkeep at it bro!
and to all who are confused about the sufism part,this is not about religion its about the state of mind and what puts you at peace before martial arts. If its anything else that allows you to concentrate and to not think about distractions then do it! doing different religious practices singing dancing what ever! so dont be confused.
the main intentions are to strengthen and grow inside and out, not to think politically and put your finger on a religion. No. as it says in the article" we are all equal"
this is not to convert or to scare anyone. If you dont understand what puts YOU at peace then do your research and stop making rude comments about other peoples solutions to a focused and pure mind.
Thankyou
by LION HEARTZ (not verified) on Mon Oct 15, 2007 09:55 AM PDTIn Gods great name,
Dorood,
Thankyou all who took the time to read my story with an open mind, and make a comment. Please understand what i am doing has no affiliation with religion or politics, and Lion Heartz is NOT a cult, it is purely just a way of life.
I developed the Lion Heartz to help those who want to train mentally, physically and spiritually, and to hopefully watch the progression of positivity in all those who take it upon them to be a Lion Heart.
REPLY
by LION HEARTZ (not verified) on Mon Oct 15, 2007 09:46 AM PDTIn Gods great name
Dorood,
Thankyou for taking the time to read my story, and commenting about it. What i am doing is revolutionary, however, it should not be confused religously. You do not get a sufi demeanor because i am not here to preach sufism, but lion heartz, and what it represents as a form of martial arts, and the spirtual background of sufism incorporated in varzesheh pahlevooni.
My surname is Angha, and my reference to Sufism is NOT a coincidence. I know this is a new concept, and is hard to understand, but in time everyone will understand what the Lion Heartz represents.
I hope i have answered all your questions, and look forward to any more.
Ya-hoo
Cyrus
Hoooooooo
by farrad02 on Sun Oct 14, 2007 05:53 PM PDTAfarin Pahlevoon!
omg cyrus!!! bavaram nemishe
by Mahsa (not verified) on Sat Oct 13, 2007 04:02 PM PDTomg cyrus!!! bavaram nemishe inja peydat kardam!!! labod mano yadet nist!!! behet mail mizanam agha
Some Serious Questions
by Just a Ham Vatan (not verified) on Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:38 AM PDTHow did the Sufi part come into the picture? Have you had any official training or schooling in that? Is your last name of Angha and your reference to Sufism just a coincidence, or are you related to the Angha family in Maktabe Tarighate Oveysi Shahmaghsoudi? Please forgive the questioning and critical tone, but why don't I get a Sufi demeanor and vibe from your writing? Just a thought!!!
is the earring part of
by jerk (not verified) on Fri Oct 12, 2007 09:21 PM PDTis the earring part of sufism or part of martial arts
Nice combination! I
by jamshid on Fri Oct 12, 2007 09:16 PM PDTNice combination! I have one complain though. The two things that you have combined together, are both pure Persian. So the name Lion Heartz does not go well with it. I would look for an Iranian name instead.
I have A few links you may be interested in:
//www.kanzenkarate.se/english/ourstyle.htm
This is Farhad Vaarasteh. He was our master teaching us Kan Zen in Tehran. He had a big role in introducing Oriental martial arts to Iranians. There were more than a hundred students practicing everyday in his huge gym. He was very popular. More than half of today's Iranian masters were trained by him.
Here is another, it is the best site I know for educating one self on the history of Pahlevani and warrior-ship in Iran. It is a good read and I recommend it to everyone:
//www.pahlavani.com/
nice read bruv, we used to
by turbo (not verified) on Fri Oct 12, 2007 07:43 PM PDTnice read bruv, we used to go e-rd with amin n them back in the days..eyval
You are HOT!
by Neanderthal (not verified) on Fri Oct 12, 2007 04:56 PM PDTAny more picture???
I salute you Pahlevoon
by Colonel Hemayat (not verified) on Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:30 PM PDTSalutation from a former Royal Army Officer to you and your father.
good job
by sexyironi (not verified) on Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:54 AM PDTkeep it up,at least somebody is working out. :)
take a look at Mr.Sharifi, may be your dad knows him.
//www.shotokan.com/