Introduction to Aha Kemet

Per Ankh of Per Djeba

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Introduction to Aha Kemet The warriors of ancient Egypt were the greatest and most feared of the ancient world. Their ways of battle were the most efficient and brutal, revered for their discipline so much tribute came from all over the the ancient empire to keep the forces of Egypt appeased. Aha Kemet employs the current archeological research to construct the lessons so that you can learn the secrets of the Ahaw the warriors of ancient Egypt. In the Per Medjat (House of Papyrus) of ancient Edfu Temple housed papyri titled "the Book of Martial Combat" As the book itself is lost to history, Per Djeba sought to recreate a book of Martial Combat, and their research yielded a wealth of information. Using this research, Per Djeba created a structured form of techniques to harness the power of the Ahaw Fighters of ancient Egypt to teach a modern generation of warriors who have within them the ka-spirit of ancient Egypt.

Research As is established practice of our sponsor organization Per Djeba, Aha Kemet utilizes the techniques of cognitive archaeology to not only uncover the several techniques available from Egyptology research, but to also delve into the warrior culture of ancient Egypt to attempt to understand the thoughts and feelings of the ancient Egyptian practitioner of combat. From the soldiers went into battle against the Nine Bows – the traditional enemies of Egypt, to the Medjay who policed the streets and royal tombs of the New Kingdom, to those who partook in the ceremonial games and sport fighting so popular and instrumental in ancient Egyptian culture. Aha Kemet delves into the most ancient histories of ancient Egypt, back before the times of the Pharaohs when the first peoples settled into the Nile Valley who would need to take up arms against those who threaten them. Even to the other side of the synchronicity of history, where certain martial techniques survive into modern day, and reverse

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engineer to discover their traditional origins. With this knowledge, Aha Kemet devised the best way to bring the techniques and traditions of ancient Egyptian martial combat and apply them to a modern age.

Aha Kemet consists of separate disciplines and, with the exception of some of the weapon’s forms, were so named for the Netjerw gods who inspired them.

Aha Setesh Aha Setesh is intended to be the first and only unarmed form taught to new soldiers. In a military environment, a soldier would be issued weapons and would be expected to keep them with him and carry them into combat. Since basic training for new recruits focuses on developing skill with their weapons and instilling discipline and teamwork, unarmed combat would rightly be considered a secondary skill at best.

Aha Wsir Aha Wsir contains all of the wrestling of Ancient Egypt, which is the most extensively documented fighting art. With 400+ maneuvers, Aha Wesir is the most expansive in all the wrestling arts. Found on the walls of tombs in Beni Hassan and Medinet Habu, the wrestling of Ancient Egypt was quite popular in its day, not only as combat training but also as sport. We named this ancient sport after Wsir, the god of the Netherworld, whose mummiform image reminds us of the object of wrestling being bound submission.

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Aha Mentjw Aha Mentjw is intended to be useful in urban situations. While Aha Setesh is designed to push an opponent away so that a weapon can be acquired, Aha Mentjw is to get inside the opponents defenses, to use a weapon they might have against them, for close quarter combat. Named after the god Mentjw (Montu), His image as a bull is symbolic of the hooked punches, the use of elbows, and thrusting knees resemblance to the goring horns of Mentw in his form as a bull. In his form of the falcon, He gives His inspiration for specialized clawing attacks. Additionally, the Medjay, the Nubian warriors employed during the New Kingdom as a police force, worshiped Mentjw in Egypt. The Medjay would have found this technique quite effective against criminals who lurked in the alleyways and seedy establishments of ancient Thebes.

Aha Re-Khet Fighting with weapons. Studying the reliefs of war as well as working with the weapons themselves, Aha Kemet has created a formidable fighting style of these weapons.

Aha Re-Khet includes:

Setesh khenyt – Setesh Spear Setesh - khenyt em ikem Spear with Shield Neswt chepesh – Pharaoh Khopesh sword Neswt chepesh Hena ikem Pharaoh Khopesh sword with Shield

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Medjay demet Medjay Knife Medjay demet Hena ikem a'a Medjay Knife with forearm Shield Hr Khet Hena ikem a’a Horus stick with forearm shield Neswt iqkhw Pharaoh Battle Axe Neswt iqkhw Hena ikem Pharaoh Battle Axe with Shield Hr intjet Horus Chain Hr intjet Hena khenyt Horus Chain with spear Ta-setyi Iwnet Hr swnet Nubian bow and arrow

Aha Tjesem – Fight Training Good health, strength and stamina are a requirement of Aha Kemet. Included within the teachings are also physical training guides to ready you for the rigors of training in Aha Kemet. While Aha Kemet requires physical fitness, it is not in any way comparable to modern sport fighting athletes. It is not necessarily to have a modern fighter’s physique or stamina, where it is necessary to have the ability to sport fight for 45 minutes without stopping. In the streets or on the battlefield, fights with the enemy are swift, brutal, and very real. Training in Aha Kemet seeks more for precision, speed and strength to overcome your opponent, not the ability to score points. Even the sport fighters in ancient Egypt did not resemble the lean hyper-athletic fighters of today.

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Tjesem T’a – Training ground In Aha Kemet, the Tjesem T’a refers to the retreats organized by the Nebw – Lords of Aha Kemet to train and test the Ahayw Seb’atyw – Student Fighters. The Tjesem T’a is always on sand, to provide not only a softer setting for the Aha Wsir, but also to give a more challenging ground for all aspects of the Tjesem training. It is not necessary for all Tjesem session be on sand, it is necessary to engage in Tjesem sometimes on sand to prepare for your eventual attendance at a Tjesem T’a.

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Structure and Hierarchy Each discipline of Aha Kemet is considered separate unto itself in regards to mastery of them. For each Aha, there is one rank above Seb’aty – Student, and that is Hery – Master. Two years of enrollment in Aha Kemet training course in the Per Ankh of Per Djeba is required for anyone wishing to be tested at the Tjesem T’a to attain Hery rank, though it is not necessary to attain a Tjesem T’a prior to testing.

Hery rank per Aha:

Hery Aha Setesh Mastery over all eight forms is necessary, as well as adequately utilizing, each individual strike and block in combat.

Hery Aha Wsir Mastery over the basic grappling techniques of Aha Wsir, specifically all chokes and takedowns. Must have a working knowledge of at least ten specialty tactics.

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Hery Aha Mentjw Mastery over the specific disarming techniques, as well as effectively using individual strikes and blocks in combat.

Hery Aha Re-khet General working knowledge of all weapons. Special discipline in spear, and one other weapon of your choice.

Hery Aha Kemet One who has gained Hery rank over all disciplines is eligible for undergoing Wshem a’a for the title of Hery Aha Kemet. This involves mastery over the discipline of Khen’a.

Khena Khena is literally ‘together with’ and involves blending the several Ahaw to use together in combat.

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Wshem a’a – Testing of the Arm After two years of enrollment a Sebaty is entitled to undergo the Wshem a’a at a Tjesem T’a. Wshem a’a is carried out under Ra Herakhty (midday sun). The Rekhwy – Contestants consist of the Sebaty Student and a Neb or Hery. The purpose of the testing is not necessarily to win over your opponent, only to prove your mastery over the Aha. Judgment is by the Sekh Nebwy – Council of Lords.

Meseki en Medet - Insult From the ceremonial games to the depictions of wrestlers of the New Kingdom, captions display insult thrown between the Rekhwy. Such a tactic is known today as the psyche out, whereby the demoralizing or insulting phrases are thrown to your opponent in attempt to break their concentration to gain a superior advantage.

Mesha Hr – Army/Division of Horus Those who attain Hery Aha Kemet rank may enlist in the Mesha Hr, an order whereby the Ahaw of the Mesha Hr have taken a deeper commitment to become a warrior of Kemet. The Mesha Hr are a warrior society with private ritual, ranking and spiritual study as well as combat known only to the Mesha Hr.

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Neb Aha Kemet The Nebwy (Lords) are chosen from the Mesha Hr for their exceptional service and loyalty to the tenants of Aha Kemet and the Mesha Hr.

Seba Aha Kemet The Sebaw (Teachers) come out of the Sekh Nebwy. They are those who feel are called to teach Aha Kemet. They are chosen by majority vote from the Sekh Nebwy.

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