Indian Clubs initially gained popularity in the United States in the late 1800’s. Since then, with the help of Dr. Ed Thomas, they have worked their way into universities and the military. Dr. Thomas grew up in Davenport, Iowa and has been one of the leaders of this restorative art form, expanding his teachings recently to the RKC community. I was lucky enough to be able to study under him.
Going back to the 1800’s, looking at pictures of school students and the military, you will often see the use of Indian Clubs. Fitness and activities were very organized and uniform in those settings. People were taught to move properly as an integral part of fitness. Today, in our school gyms and modern day fitness centers, things are quite different. This is very unfortunate for the many physical importances of proper movement.
Indian Clubs are a great tool to teach virtually anyone precision in movement. They are catching on slowly throughout the country and it is our job as instructors to preserve and teach this art and discipline they way it was taught in the early 1800’s.
Improved coordination, shoulder efficiency and mobility, back and shoulder strength, elbow and wrist flexibility, and range of motion are just a few things you will gain by training with Indian Clubs.
In my seven years training and five years as a Kettlebell instructor, I have come across several clients with specific shoulder injuries. Attending the CICS Certification in St. Paul was imperative as learning the art and discipline of Indian Clubs would give me yet another tool to help my clients work through and beyond shoulder injuries.
There is something unique about training with Indian Clubs. It’s not about just swinging them, it’s more about precision and uniformity. Indian Clubs force you to use your brain; the discipline is neural in nature. And just like Kettlebells, they will teach you how to move better. As Gray Cook says, “Take time to move well... then move often.”
During one of my sessions, I will teach you the basic movement prep that must be done before learning any of the five movements, as well as instruct you on how to hold the Indian Club. Moreover, you will learn three different stances in which all five movements are executed.
You will also learn the three principles of Indian clubs:
Integrity - use of multiple joints and muscles
Mobility - full range of motion of those joints
Efficiency - putting Integrity and Mobility together.
If Indian Clubs interest you, or if you are experiencing shoulder pain or have a shoulder injury that is restricting your movement, call or email Phil Scarito, CICS specialist at 610-306-3627 or Phil@DV8Fitness.com.
Going back to the 1800’s, looking at pictures of school students and the military, you will often see the use of Indian Clubs. Fitness and activities were very organized and uniform in those settings. People were taught to move properly as an integral part of fitness. Today, in our school gyms and modern day fitness centers, things are quite different. This is very unfortunate for the many physical importances of proper movement.
Indian Clubs are a great tool to teach virtually anyone precision in movement. They are catching on slowly throughout the country and it is our job as instructors to preserve and teach this art and discipline they way it was taught in the early 1800’s.
Improved coordination, shoulder efficiency and mobility, back and shoulder strength, elbow and wrist flexibility, and range of motion are just a few things you will gain by training with Indian Clubs.
In my seven years training and five years as a Kettlebell instructor, I have come across several clients with specific shoulder injuries. Attending the CICS Certification in St. Paul was imperative as learning the art and discipline of Indian Clubs would give me yet another tool to help my clients work through and beyond shoulder injuries.
There is something unique about training with Indian Clubs. It’s not about just swinging them, it’s more about precision and uniformity. Indian Clubs force you to use your brain; the discipline is neural in nature. And just like Kettlebells, they will teach you how to move better. As Gray Cook says, “Take time to move well... then move often.”
During one of my sessions, I will teach you the basic movement prep that must be done before learning any of the five movements, as well as instruct you on how to hold the Indian Club. Moreover, you will learn three different stances in which all five movements are executed.
You will also learn the three principles of Indian clubs:
Integrity - use of multiple joints and muscles
Mobility - full range of motion of those joints
Efficiency - putting Integrity and Mobility together.
If Indian Clubs interest you, or if you are experiencing shoulder pain or have a shoulder injury that is restricting your movement, call or email Phil Scarito, CICS specialist at 610-306-3627 or Phil@DV8Fitness.com.
