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Introduction to the fighting style of Aha Kemet, which is a reconstruction of ancient Egyptian combat and sport fighting techniques
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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.