What size Indian club should I start with?
One of the most common questions I get asked, is “what size Indian club should I start with?" Whether you’re a runner, a yogi or an olympic lifter, the answer is the same for everyone. But before we dive in, let's go back to the origins of Indian club swinging, and...
Winter Shop Update
I appreciate that some of you have been waiting for our Persian meels and other items for some time now, so I just wanted to share some information about why production has been delayed for nearly a year now, and when they will be available. In 2018, a friend...
PivotKit – clubs, staff, shena, flowmace & ball
Meet the PivotKit - a collection of training tools that shift the body from linear and repetitive exercises to 3D movement and flow. Created in collaboration with Nathan Juarez, owner of Pivot Fitness. Whether you’re a total beginner, or ready to upgrade your home...
Teardrop Indian clubs
It’s been a long wait, but I’m really pleased to announce the restock of our 800g walnut teardrop Indian clubs. Teardrops are among the lightest wooden clubs we make, and these ones are made from the same stunning walnut hardwood as our larger Indian clubs and Persian...
Introducing our first karlakattai club, inspired by the kai karlai
While Indian jori and Persian meel practices are documented to have evolved from the 13th century, the lesser known Karlakattai tradition claims to have been around for much longer. Temple carvings and ancient scripts connected to the practice have been found in...
Are Indian jori different to Persian meels?
The Indian jori might look a bit similar to Persian meels, but there are big differences to the way they are used - for good reason. Both practices started during the 13th century, but from very different parts of the world. While Persian Meels come from Pahlevani and...
Energy ball or fiery planet?
I had to double-take a recent photo of Venus as it bore a remarkable resemblance to the BMF rootwood tai chi balls. Can you tell which is which? Both have a warm orange glow to them and both can be said to generate heat! However, that is where the similarities end as...
Introducing the BD-X Crossover Club with Tom Crudgington
Tom Crudgington, founder of Body Development and one of the UK’s most respected teachers of Indian Clubs & Persian Meels, presents a new club in collaboration with Body Mind Fit: the BD-X Crossover Club. Bringing together BMF’s passion for equipment innovation,...
How to maintain your wooden training equipment
Wood is an incredibly strong natural material and products made from it will give you many years of service when treated with care. But as a natural material, wood can be affected by its environment. That’s why it’s super important to make sure that your Indian Clubs,...