Explanation of Wooden Club Swinging Exercises and the benefits.

[@faradmarad7083]

I am from Iran and very familiar with club swinging and Zoor Khaneh and you did excellent job of explaining. Thanks for trying to keep this tradition alive.

[@lphantman]

As you know there are more exercises as well as traditional knowledge that I did not explain due to time constraints. I was very fortunate to have studied with many Palavans here in the USA all who were born and raised in Iran. Thank you for your comments.

[@jamesfl1968]

Richard Maguire This was very interesting. Could these exercises be good to lose weight? This really seems something people can learn and " stick with" and not quit a week or two later.

[@lphantman]

James if clubs are done properly they can be used for the entirety of ones life. THe complete regiment may also include pushups. Calisthenic style dance like movements movements with the Sang as well as a bow or kabahdeh. Wrestling was also a part of the total workout. Many of the men who taught me were well into there 80's . Two unique features of the the persian/ indian styles of exercise done with clubs is that they work on mobility and whole body health as well as strength. Secondly these exercises are friendly to the body through out your life. Mobility, strength, fitness and well being are stressed not competition , large muscle development and development for the sake of appeasing the ego. In the Zurhkane cooperation a sense of community and well being are fostered.

[@wahneeota]

Kettlebells (or stone locks), clubs (with gada), and deadweights make super humans when done correctly and knowledgeably. From my experience, kettlebells build stability and muscular endurance, clubs build flexibility and fluidity, and dead weights build raw power and strength.

[@Wolkowinski]

Really interesting explanation of different club cultures. Great to see you stressing the importance of the fluidity of movement with clubs over the obsession with 'heavy'.

[@DfkVol1]

As a 26 year old I am jealous of your forearms. You sir have peaked my interest.

[@DfkVol1]

I will give that a try.

[@cartoonguy2241]

same here!

[@ANGELSGYMSINGH]

This guy is a Western Master of Internal and External regimens.... Awesome example of a warrior scholar..... I am a Gada and Brass ring practitioner.... there is no better way to improve striking and grappling power for the pugilist. When skills are similar but one has 10000 hours of training these regimens and the other does not there is a clear difference in effectiveness.... Learned some new things watching this vid... THANKS FOR PRESENTING

[@changhaz01]

Mr Richard Maguire thank you so much for giving us some information. iam Persian and I do exercise with Wooden Club almost everyday . im so proud to say my grandpa and also my father used to do Koshti and exercise with Wooden Club so I do Koshti too . forgive me for my broken English

[@changhaz01]

thank you wish you the best

[@changhaz01]

im Peresian im doing this everyday! im in love with that. it has been in our culture for long long time .

[@tommcguire6773]

Ive been using clubs from agelessstrength.com for only two weeks and my rotator cuff injury is healed ! Thanks Army

[@TommyIdaho]

This is fantastic Richard - as a tennis player I see HUGE application for this. Great, great explanation with a historical perspective. Thank you.

[@padamcaco]

This is the best video on this subject. Richard demonstrates a great knowledge of this. I know a friend who uses Indian (or Persian) clubs for bodybuilding. Richard is wonderful in demonstrating that with patience and precise instructions. He sounds like a wonderful coach. And knows intuitively and logically about clubs

[@FromThanatosToSol]

You're very welcome, good sir. If I may say, I think it's very inspirational that someone at a higher age can still be that agile and precise.. As a martial artists myself I could definitely see that there was extreme precision in your movemens. I really liked how you talked about the 'slaps' or 'palm strikes' and the compression (which is also something I think Pavel Tsatsouline mentioned in his kettlebell instructions).

[@voncoolio]

This video was really helpful, especially the exercise at 5:15, I just tried it with my clubs and my shoulders feel REALLY good. Thanks a lot, very informative, you are one of the few people with knowledge of this art-form on the internet.

[@danielramos6893]

Great forearm development.

[@jasamkrafen]

Fantastic, thanks for the real info. I do longsword and Stick Fighting, most interested in the Irish methods, however unknown they may be. This should be perfect for me, and keeping the brain balanced too. Also interested in Bare knuckle boxing, old timer style, looks like this will help too. Yoga+clubs+deadlift+press for the win!

[@ten410]

Glad I stumbled across your video. Very informative on the history of club swinging and the Exercises, now I have to get me some clubs.

[@freenarative]

EPIC! this is poi (something I already do) just with weights. I was looking for a training program to build functional strength. You have made my day!

[@anilpanwar1972]

great to see you this Indian wrestling excersise it's called MOGRI I ALSO LIFT THIS 25 POUNDS NOW MY FREAND MADE THIS 45 POUNDS HE IS DOING PRECTIC ITS GREAT FOR SOLDIERS AND COMPLETE HAND

[@lydiawho9393]

Great introduction! Besides strength and physique building, I think this would really help you know your body. Not just martial arts, dance can benefit as well. Think I just learned waacking by using invisible clubs watching this. Thank you for this video! (:

[@OccupyMars2035]

These clubs are used in india and have been used forever until it was introduced from Persia, in Iran(persia) they call it "zurkhaneh" and have been using this club since 200A.D. During the Sassanid Empire. Btw great video

[@raymondblood6322]

excellent video really enjoyed it just got small pair to try with frozen shoulder and loving them kudos.

[@mikecurtis5847]

Excellent video demo and delivery of instruction (you form was crisp and sharp in all movements i must add) and I have also watched the specific Boxing and MMA one which is how I would apply the training methods for indian clubs! I only wish you sold yours in the UK as i would being buying a set now!

[@anitan343]

Wow this video was so interesting, really appreciate it. The history of weight lifting and the kinetics behind body movements, was so amazed to see how wing chun and boxing fits in as I've only done a bit of wing chun and bikram yoga and notice some similarities. Stumbled while researching gender and exposure, a discussion panel about a photographer called Sadegh Tirafkan taking photos of this tradition in Iran called Zoorkhaneh. Thankyou for the insight and demonstrations!

[@ttakamiorama]

What great instruction and a great introduction to these tools, really interesting stories too. I am rehabbing my left shoulder with a physical trainer-using bands and a bodyblade. Do club exercises help develop muscular strength and flexibility that help hold in the shoulder blade? I'm really hoping to start working out again in a way that protects my body from injury, strengthens tendons, joints then moves on to building muscle.

[@imwithstupid086]

Wonderful, wonderful video. I can't wait to get some clubs from Iran.

[@peterhallett2256]

This demonstration video is excellent.

[@邱子豪-s5h]

Nice Video.May I ask some questions about the Indian clubs.What different between the Indian Clubs and clubbell? And for replacement ,Is that possible use 21 inches baseball bat as the clubs? Fianlly,what is clubs' benefits for wrestlers and strikers? Thank you for answer those ...

[@SmoothJazz98]

Thank you for uploading this Mr. Maguire, come to Phoenix soon to put on some clinics and I'll be in line!

[@skccharan]

Very informative with real history. Thanks for the info.

[@Caligula138]

Clubs and kettle bells will get me strong.

[@JuergenSpang]

A very interesting video with a lot of background information. Thank you!

[@lphantman]

+Juergen Spang thanks

[@mirza6399]

hes really knowledgeable about this stuff 😊

[@mothoin]

Thanks for sharing. Great vid.

[@tendwa5263]

Sir, you're a genius.

[@YadiAlamin]

really awesome demo!

[@FromThanatosToSol]

Great video. Just starting to pick up on Indian clubb(ell)s/meels (not really sure on the differentiation - is it just the material or also the geometry?) myself and this was very educational and you made some very good and interesting points like with the core strength, the relaxation and the connection to martial arts. Thanks!

[@AGENTORANGE007]

Thanks for sharing this info!

[@Holisticthinker9.0]

u awesome just bought the club yesterday

[@thkun33]

Great drills

[@lphantman]

thankyou I wish I could take credit for their formulation but I can not. I simply developed my own approach to sharing what I myself have learned from many teachers and instructors.

[@otutut]

beautiful sir. Thanks a lot.

[@outubeisawful]

Really interesting stuff thanks for putting this up

[@kjkdjfsjofjhiourh]

Great Video.

[@Keszifolti]

If I do it with small dumbbell with one end without weight .... will it be the same or not ?

[@19grand]

lurker at 29:56

[@坦然無懼]

Interesting

[@FeralWorker]

15:40, Freudian slip à la Tobias Fünke.

[@ahimsa79]

Thank you. I look forward to applying these instructions & wisdom to my life. Also, I have some large tree stumps & I am thinking about making some wooden clubs of my own. Have you done this yourself? Any tips?

[@lphantman]

+ahimsa79 yes i have made clubs. The two major problems you have in using a piece of wood from the backyard are drying and the actual turning . I have professionals turn my clubs. They only use blocks of laminated wood. The second problem is having a lathe large enough to turn these large blocks of wood. The lathe used to make my larger sized clubs is a $250,000 laser guided CNC lathe. Wood must be dried properly in a climate controlled environment . If not it cracks . I have sets of clubs from Iran they all are cracked. The lathe also must be very large to accommodate the large pieces or blocks of wood to be turned. Give it a shot let us know how you do.

[@toddavisser]

Well done Army!

[@CleverDjembe]

Thanks, I didn't know slapping could be so useful and powerful. What medicine do you use to heal your hands, Richard?

[@tcuff1333]

any advice on what weight to start with light heavy or moderate ?

[@CowboyBebop444]

i use a sawed in half 45 pound weight lifting bar and use both halves...they kinda resemble torches

[@BlueFlamesHD1]

I am interesting in Indian clubs. I am deaf woman from NJ. I am not good shape... I would like to know about training. I wonder any professional train in NJ?

[@memongman]

hey richard where are u learning your catch from, kind of hard to find,im on the east coast there is a school in new jersey billy robinson taught the guys there, stuff is great love it

[@warlocks970]

LOL Dots not Feathers. I was laughing my butt off

[@justinneal5314]

I really appreciate these videos, you are a very knowledgeable and personable man. I want to start training my hands and forearms. Could you please check out some of my videos and give me some constructive criticism and prescribe some excercise that you think could benefit me.

[@yadaveflu]

Indian ancient gym called hanuman akhara

[@lphantman]

+Pm Yadav If you also practice the Hanuman mantra while swing the clubs you may see some wonderful benefits.

[@yadaveflu]

yes sir, ur blessed, its grt to see u sir

[@sharathkumar3599]

Richard Maguire the Indians who do this are strong AF but they aren't in shape like the white bodybuilders. do you know the reason for that??

[@lphantman]

body building is stricter on diet and mostly users are also involved with performance enhancing drugs or supplements . In India the wrestlers were not using such things. The goal of wrestling was purposeful and the practice led to victory for the Ruler of the time as well as the country and national pride. Body building is mostly ego driven for a trophy or money . The beauty of the the body is what is worshiped . Kushti practitioners worshiped Hanuman, respected their wrestling Guru. The ultimate goal was honor not ego. Great wrestlers like Ghulam and Gama were very strong and powerful not just outwardly but internally and their character was just as important with all palawans.

[@sharathkumar3599]

Richard Maguire Thank you very much for explaining...

[@108ashtangi]

Army is the MASTER!!

[@CowboyBebop444]

good stuff

[@gabrielolmedo9000]

I started with some buddies a gladiatorial academy, I wander if I can get some of thode clubs and train with them.

[@kwak76]

is there difference between training with these types of clubs vs clubbells?

[@WujuPassMeThatPotion]

I have a 6 kg indian club bell (the metal thing ;)). I haven't used it yet because I was short on time. Is it actually any good or do I really need these wooden clubs?

[@7spikeparsons]

Hey Rich, Just caught your video. I can't make out your pronunciation of the art that your original instructor taught ... to enhance sword / blade fighting ... would you please spell that for me? ... this is exactly what I'm lookin' for as an addition to my martial arts training ... I want to strengthen & limber my shoulders & wrists ... any other suggestions along these lines?!??! sincerely, Mike Parsons Huntington, WV

[@waheedahmadi]

so good!

[@Azhang22]

Are there any Iranian markets in SoCal? My dad has metal ones that are 27 lbs that he welded together himself but they're too heavy for me.

[@kaindrg]

how about getting the dand boards? is there a cheaper substitute?

[@kebrit8904]

DOES IT MAKE SENSE?

[@lphantman]

kebrit what specifically are you reffering to?

[@DfkVol1]

+Richard “Army” Maguire He's mocking you.

[@lphantman]

+Matthew Fulkman remember it easier to be critical then correct Army

[@DfkVol1]

On a different note your video has influenced me to try out warrior mace training. (I find it to be a refreshing change to my normal training)

[@lphantman]

all these old methods are good for the body if done properly and with proper manageable weight. The clubs movement and emphasis differ a bit from the mace , gada , or in Persia the Gorz. The clubs are independently held and controlled by each hand where as the the mace shares the weight with both hands.

[@wildwilie]

Have you seen the video of Jackie Chan breaking blocks with an egg in his hand. Great example of being firm but also relaxed.

[@lphantman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6vJYqKad9Foa6c look very closely at this video, Watch the powder or dust fly off the blocks . I have been breaking blocks for 40 years . This will never occur. This is an example of media sensationalism and theatrics.

[@wildwilie]

I have seen people break blocks and asked one about the dust. Its exactly as you said, it makes it look more visually pleasing to have dust flying after breaking the blocks. Jackie also uses his forearm to break the blocks and not his actual hand.

[@krishnachaitanya1562]

great information. thanks for upload

[@SMELLTHEBULL]

Is this the primary tool you train with yourself?

[@lphantman]

SMELLTHEBULL this is only one of many activities I love and practice often , I standup paddle board almost daily, I also have an eleptigo bicycle I ride a few miles everyday. I also practice some boxing martial arts like Tong Bei and Arnis. I also engage in body weight exercise and use heavy bands as well as a bodyblade and mini tramp. I am closing in on 61 and use methods that are not hard on the joints .

[@nima-m_m]

wow. great job! greetings from the PAHLAVAN WUAHAHAH^^

[@kredit787]

you don't wanna mess with people swinging clubs

[@loveMovementJ]

i want forearms like that

[@pedrolatorre7573]

esta bien regular,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Bolooee]

If this guy slaped someone I'd hate to see the outcome!

[@loveMovementJ]

This guy maybe a little fat.But he has more defined stronger forearms then the younger guy

[@spiritualnofwup9555]

This is for warriors... So why the hell are you using them? :/

[@lphantman]

Richard Maguire I am not a warrior , I do however enjoy many methods of exercise and movement and the beneficial results I get from them. These club movements give me the endurance, strength, flexibility and continued coordination even at 61 years of age. The origins of this ancient form of exercise can be traced back to a warrior culture. One not need to be preparing for war to benefit or engage in exercise or more specifically this form of exercise. Any further questions please feel free to email mail me I would be pleased to help.

[@CowboyBebop444]

Spiritual€@nofwup@$$ i am a warrior and i use them

[@daniel061208]

Richard Maguire I appreciate your efforts in posting this and also your passion for good health at 61. You are an inspiration for me..!!