Heavy clubs
Heavy Clubs Courses
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Attributes: Load, Pair, Closed Style, Tempo
- Material: Wood, Steel
- Weight: 2kg - 10kg each
- Benefits: arms, shoulders, back, grip, limb independence, stability, Coordination
Heavy Clubs is a practice that has its main foundation in the Persian Meel tradition from modern day Iran. In this tradition one the seven pillars of strength is the Meel and this involves swinging two relatively heavy clubs. Compared to light clubs the technique involves more back activation and less shoulder activation since the elbows are kept in a 90 degree angle. Compared to Heavy Club, Heavy Clubs has added complexity because of limb independence. This practice is more difficult to start with since it has both two clubs and weight. The courses work up slowly, but we’d still recommend starting with Heavy Club first. Don’t be mistaken with the weight, it requires tremendous strength and focus to hold two clubs at the same time, let alone swinging them. Recommended starting weight: 3-4kg per club. Usually sold as Persian Meels, Clubbells, Steel Clubs, Karlakattai, or Mudgars.
Benefits
Heavy Clubs combines a lot of attributes from all the categories. It has the stability and strength factor from Heavy Club. The limb independence similar to Light Clubs. Plus the heavy swings in front and behind just like the mace has. This practice works the grip like no other. There will be no lower body movements in this category, however the way you learn how to use your shoulder blades with Heavy Clubs makes this a tool you can’t miss out on. The creativity and variety with heavy weight is unique, and allows for a lot coordination.
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