In Iran there is a tradition that runs to the present day of swinging heavy clubs, often to chanting, called zirkhuneh (house of strength). See https://en.wiki

In Iran there is a tradition that runs to the present day of swinging heavy clubs, often to chanting, called zirkhuneh (house of strength). See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahlevani_and_zoorkhaneh_rituals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahlevani_and_zoorkhaneh_ritua...