Indian Clubs

The practice of swinging clubs for physical fitness was first recorded in ancient Egypt and Persia over 2,000 years ago. Much later Indian clubs were introduced to England by British soldiers who had seen it used in India during the 19th century. They became very popular during the physical culture era of the late Victorian age and were used by military cadets. They even appeared as a gymnastic event in the 1904 and 1932 Olympics. Popularity of the Indian club waned in the 1920s and 1930s as organised sports became more popular. However, a few physical fitness enthusiasts, such as myself, have revived the popularity of Indian clubs, citing the numerous health benefits that exercises the body and mind.

• The natural rhythm and movement stimulates both the mind and body
• Improve your balance and flexibility
• Increase coordination, timing and skill
• Improve your posture and increase your vitality
• Treat and restore the shoulders from injuries, common with lifting weights and martial arts
• The natural rhythm of club swinging can be used as a form of meditation and relaxation
• Indian clubs complement kettlebell training with an effective warm up by encouraging a fuller range of motion
• Swinging clubs will benefit all kinds of sports including; Professional athletes / swimmers / golfers / racket sports / martial artists / throwers / gymnasts / weight lifters / archers / canoeists