Female Ninja
In the photo: One of the cadets trained by stretching the legs, sitting on the twine. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
A female ninja in a hijab. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
These women are called "Kunoichi". Even in training, they are an ancient Japanese ninja clothes and learn mastery of many kinds of weapons. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
Clubs ninjas exist throughout Iran. They are officially registered for more than 24 thousand people. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
According to the girls, this training helps them to maintain a physical condition, and spiritual. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
Muamer coach Fatima said that in training the girls learn, first of all, respect for themselves. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
These girls should at least respect for the fact that they were not afraid to challenge the existing way of a weak woman. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
Trainings are held in the gym and outdoors. Girls learn concentration, strength, balance and other basic tools of art ninja. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)
Allowed to train girls of all ages. (Reuters / Caren Firouz)