Warrior Workout: How To Use a Steel Mace

Steel mace workouts will make you feel like a beast! Here's 3 key tips to help you get started with mace training, which is also known as gada training.

[@thynysan]

I followed this guy and developed my best physique ever. I thank you sir.

[@JamesGrage]

Thyny San hey my friend! That is awesome feedback. Thank you very much! 👊🙏

[@raghavsharma3193]

We in India have been doing the workout with mace , though they are made up of wood . This is the traditional workout in India .

[@SomethingFishie5]

Hanuman ji had a mace. Also made of metal

[@212aniketgupta4]

@@SomethingFishie5 made of gold

[@aadarsh_1303x]

@@212aniketgupta4 it was not gold but gold plated becoz gold is smooth and weak

[@harishgehlot__]

Akhaada

[@SachinPatil-wi2ro]

Copied from Indian mythology.

[@nilabhjaiswal1100]

It's Indian mace aka gada ..this weapon is used by Lord hanuman ... This weapon is the symbol of strength and power and only yield by strong physic mans

[@mkeboyd]

I have wrestled for almost my entire life. I love history and especially the history of wrestling. Like 15 years ago I was reading about the best kushti wrestler ever from India, The Great Gama, he did a ton of Hindu pushups, deep knee bends (a different variation of squats) in addition to using traditional wrestler exercises like mace swinging. I saw they made them from a large branch, concrete and a clay pot. I made one out of a old small basketball and a shovel handle and it works fucking awesome. Been using it ever since. Awesome for grip, core strength and even striking. Now they are bring made out of steel and look really cool. I like how you do non traditional training and think outside the box.

[@brianconvict]

I have been watching every mace video I can find on youtube and this has been the most helpful one so far.

[@sauravghosh7064]

bajarangbali mace (hindu mace) strongest weapon for strongest warrior that age old technique by which mud wrestler train in India. but iam happy its getting western recognization

[@ulrichenry4881]

@Mainak Basu its sad really because they should embrace it, especially the northerners because it is part of their heritage. But all indians should know about there culture

[@db3329]

I've watch 187 mace videos, this is the first one that gives good information and tips. Those other 187 repeat the same shit over and over and over. Thank you OG's.

[@JarnoPeschier]

Good tips. Found most of those out myself when starting to do these. It's basically physics. Don't focus on the size and location of the weight, but on the flow of the movement and the control. Let the mass work for you, not against you.

[@jogindertanikella]

Yes. If we focus on the flow and the control, we can actually feel and then, understand which muscles are working.

[@johnm.4720]

Wow, just bought a mace, and was struggling with my 360 form until I found this video. Thanks for breaking down the technique so well.

[@dcartier1692]

“hands go the other way…” - ah-ha: the ah-ha moment that straightens everything out! And this, from an unexpected source - fortunately, James, I have been into your band vids so this popped up at just the right time - thanks so much!

[@lonewolf3564]

That's a nice mace. The whole mace exercise thing originated in India and they've been doing this for centuries but they use a mace made from iron. It's pretty effective for strengthing grip, shoulders, rotator cuffs, forearms.

[@JamesGrage]

Lone Wolf yeah Ryan Pitts over at Stronger Grips makes some awesome pieces.

[@bryanrohrenbacher1907]

This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing the basics so clearly.

[@earlc5990]

Nice to see the rubber band man acknowledge the value of other alternative workout routines 👍

[@khan1waseem]

My ancestors used this to train for battle. Iv taken up mace training and it has helped my shoulder health immensely. Highly recommend. Added plus, you look like a goddamn warrior when using it!

[@chalinofalcone871]

LOL, I found a 36" industrial tent spike on the sidewalk. First i thought, this is dangerous; then I realized, this is serious. It weighs 8lbs. I took it cuz I knew I could use it in some fitness form. I started trying Kali like drills, and had fun but needed more. Then I found about steel maces and those Persian thingys and was able to learn better movements. Now, i was able to fit a 5lbs plate on the end (so, 13lbs total) and WOW!

[@highthinkers777]

This is an Indian art. U love this bro

[@highthinkers777]

@AuthoritativeNewsSource good brother

[@danielmace406]

15 pounds is no joke after swinging it around for 45 mins to an hour. You definitely feel it, even if you're a gym rat. I'm about to move up to 20 or 25 pounds, and I'm sure it's going to be a challenge for at least a year of regular use. It makes for a great workout, especially if you integrate other exercises like lunges, squats, pull ups and push ups for a good hour.

[@REZlostboyz]

Glad I went with a 15lb one first haha. Initially, I was thinking 25lb should be a good start lol! But I ended up looking it up to be sure. And I was like damn, better start safe lol

[@marcchrys]

​@@REZlostboyz blimey, I was thinking of starting with 10lbs 😮

[@mainewonder9436]

Excellent. These Tips made a difference in my game . Subscribed

[@Fluffybutterpants]

Thanks for the video! This was very helpful!

[@NorfolkNorseman]

Thank you for your very clear teaching

[@subashsivakumaran2012]

Very good video..thank you. Got a mace yesterday and now got addicted to it

[@gpauldiaz21]

You rock 🎸 bro! Thanks for sharing. Interesting technique for core strength and arms. 💪🏽 awesome!

[@gpauldiaz21]

The mace!!!

[@riversedgeoutdoors6208]

Great video, this is very helpful

[@PraxisB38F]

By all means, James, this is advanced and a nice inspiration. I like the martial arts aspect. Thanx.

[@JamesGrage]

Yeah it's cool trying new things. I still prefer training with resistance bands but I enjoy learning new styles of training. The steel mace is a great workout and it also has a meditative aspect to it.

[@vinayparmarvp]

This is old training method used in india

[@Prettydred80]

Reminds of kayaking where everything feels opposite but was awesome once I got the hang of it. Can’t wait to try this!!

[@rickdaruler333]

😍you are beautiful

[@Prettydred80]

@@rickdaruler333 Thank you handsome 😉

[@rickdaruler333]

@@Prettydred80 your welcome

[@MrDavidTrionfi]

James is going to have the best mobility and strength into his 50’s 60’s + with his workouts this is how to workout for life people pay attention

[@RonConsumer]

I remember when I first started training with Mace's I used a 5 lb sledgehammer before I bought my first Mace.

[@stephenlee3390]

just started using a10lb sledge, have been doing halos with 16kg kettle bell helping with my shoulders

[@AndrewMOJObook]

I got the idea for that after reading The Electric Koolaid Acid Test, with Casey always playing with his sledgeammers on the FURTHER Bus.

[@tonyb.7158]

Amazing information! TY

[@cortlandpruitt6338]

Looks like a nice breeze is coming off the ocean...what a workout setting.

[@sanketsingh6881]

Jai Bajrang bali!! Hail to lord Hanuman and his gada ( mace). We are using it since ages .

[@closg1930]

Man I really like this masebell!

[@jonf2188]

made it look oh so easy.

[@beatbox9985]

This really helped after my AC slipped out and messed all my shoulders and back up

[@zanmk69]

Its like watching Sonny Crockett with beard explaining how to lift

[@JamesGrage]

nZaaa hahaha. I can’t even defend that one. Funny enough I cut my hair that same day.

[@theloftsession915]

Nice Micah!

[@rajsandhu7126]

Great video

[@JamesGrage]

getfitwith raaj thanks brother. Just trying new training styles and thought it would be cool to share

[@dshepard05]

You belong in the Marvel Universe. You’re a superhero!

[@JamesGrage]

Don Shepard 😂 that’s funny! Thank you brother. You know I actually cut my hair right after doing this video. Couldn’t take it anymore.

[@davefletch3063]

That’s a cool mace. It is nice to be able to increase the weight as you get more proficient

[@tesladiesel2420]

I agree about the weight. 15lbs feels like 50 for sure. That being said, using too light of a mace will cause me to “muscle” the movement and doesn’t look or feel smooth. Bottom line, this is a lot harder than it looks… 😳 thanks for sharing and the great angles of the demo..!! Edit: Sub’d

[@RikthDcruze]

That's right!! Indian training... best training! 😎🇮🇳

[@brunodanner7777]

Try both ways with hand positioning, I prefer bottom hand pushing over opposite shoulder-just like chopping wood.

[@jkadude2010]

Much like the Chuiishi in Goju Ryu Karaté and other Okinawan systems.

[@seancagney-kerzich1134]

I been wanting to get in to this type of training for hema and kenjitsu It's A lot of weapons use so training like this might make weapons feel A little bit lighter sword like feel heavy sometimes axed and of course maces can feel heavy this I think could feel

[@shorinryu9713]

hi James with the bands v weights; traditionally with weights you would refer to progression based on "weight amount". With bands, is progression based on just the feel of resistance? e.g you use a thick green band, is that equivalent to a 30kg dumbbell or it's a different mindset?

[@JamesGrage]

Shorin Ryu you’re exactly spot-on. This is a video that I want to get up in the next few weeks, discussing this exact topic.

[@the_don0562]

Ladies and gentlemen...we found the real life kaido!!!

[@MiguelGarcia-vu3mu]

great vid! just got a mace and plan on using it daily!

[@catherinewalls6647]

Mace always reminds me of using a broad sword in tai chi as it’s the same movement

[@JamesGrage]

catherine walls 100%. Reminds me of Arnold in Conan.

[@sauravghosh7064]

similar but older than tai chi its use in hindu shastra vidya as weapon and mal yudha (wrestling and hand combat) upper body development training.

[@sam74]

What type/brand of gloves are you guys using?

[@mikes3523]

Check out Mark Wildman and The Flowing Dutchman for some great mace content.

[@donbypiso486]

Which gloves do you wear?

[@samratvirat9717]

Hello sir please give me the link I want to buy this mace

[@stavechurch9973]

Nice movements and training technique but a little too "California" for me. Or maybe it was just the phyco powder-puff girl music, I can't tell. I think I will give this a go with a sledge/ax and have a bit of fun with it. Thanks

[@JamesGrage]

Nordic Soldier LOL. Yeah we’ll blame it on the music. It’s a good workout though. Careful swinging that axe around your back - don’t want to chop yourself in the ass.

[@shawna5158]

What's the advantage to wearing a backpack when working out?

[@richarddamzen8473]

You can take sandwiches with you. I guess masks and hand sanitizer too. You could literally put anything you like like a bluetooth speaker or anything else you might want during a workout even protein power if you like. You could ask the community what are the disadvantages if you like also.

[@ICEMAN24824]

What times of handle grips will work for the resistance bands to use

[@JamesGrage]

greenranger2482 hey my friend. I don’t like using handles with bands as I prefer to grab the band directly, as it allows me to adjust my grip position on the band to either shorten or lengthen it, in order to adjust the resistance level (linear variable resistance).

[@ICEMAN24824]

@@JamesGrage oh I see is because I got my first blisters I I'll have to use gloves like you better

[@thenightingale93]

Where can I buy such mace

[@kaustubhraizada]

Can you show its effect on yourself with a week vlog

[@alexandern.9556]

this guy is like a jacked luke skywalker

[@calvintrainer1212]

What’s the handle dimensions please?

[@Vish-dt9jl]

Why Indian companies dont manufacture this

[@momed9040]

Where were u dude 👀

[@JamesGrage]

Hakuna Matata that’s Hollywood Beach , FL

[@hsalman007]

When doing 360s I'm always worried the mace will slam into the side of my hips. Am I doing something wrong?

[@dcartier1692]

Practice pendulum swings behind the back, a lot, to get the finish sorted - then follow what these guys say about the entry, and …

[@deepakmalyan3799]

This is our hindu god weapon Hanuman ji ki gaada

[@MrAnderson2845]

Ryan Pits with Stronger Grips. Not that's how you do marketing!

[@davidson2004fatboy]

GET a SLEDGE HAMMER, a LOT CHEAPER

[@JamesGrage]

davidson2004fatboy when I first started looking at mace training that was the first thing I thought of as well, but I learned that it’s not quite the same. You can do it with a sledgehammer but it’s going to have a different feel, mainly because the handle on a sledgehammer is much shorter.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

@@JamesGrage OK, THANKS

[@aspcsfact5223]

Thes is a indian work out🤗🤗🤗

[@tejgill8367]

Due to pesticide food. Warrior caste and races in India given less status then money or education, confidence zero. They stopped Alexandra the Great in his tracks in Punjab. Indian club swinging were used as practice for 1100 yrs as mobility for sword swinging. Also stopped country take over by Islam.

[@vaibhavhalgekar914]

Jai Shri Ram.... Jai Hanuman 🙏

[@Һагараӏъ]

If you like maces you may also like this: www.clubbell.tv/

[@PraxisB38F]

First

[@PrinceKumar-cv3ji]

Wwe ka edge lag rha hai yeh

[@FREIGEIST_NFFN]

Handschuh an halber Mann

[@HAPcompany24]

Go varanasi hanuman akhada

[@alifane9548]

Lost buff dudes brother

[@rock_ok]

indian gada

[@chriss2595]

Don't try this at home

[@rohitbidgar1637]

Its ancient Indian technique not your technique