Description
Mace training is a rediscovered staple of strongman and combat sports training throughout the world. This excellent full body exercise, has been a warrior conditioning tool for thousands of years – inherited by the Kushti Wrestlers of Indian, Pakistan and Persia. Known as a gada in the Indian subcontinent and the main weapon of the Hindu god Hanuman – renowned for his incredible strength.
As light as these flowmaces are, they can also be used for strength work during slow movements or isometric holds. Adjusting the position of your grip, in relation to the head, will increase or decrease the level of torque accordingly. For a deep understanding, please see our selection Gada/Mace selection guide.
If you need a more challenging gada, take a look at our 4kg oak gadas or adjustable 6-15kg wooden gadas. The latter have interchangable long & short handles plus a chamber in the base for adding lead shot to achieve a heavier weight.
Maceflow is a modern fusion of fluid movement with the addition of light mace techniques.
Colin –
I am completely new to Mace training and have been looking for a good exercise to strengthen my lower back. I ordered the lightest one as a complete novice and it is perfect. Very nicely made with a great choice of two woods that compliment each other. I would certainly choose a wooden one over steel options and have bought a second one that can be used in my class. Lovely piece of training kit. A well deserved 5/5.
Steve –
I got the heavier (2.4 kg) version of this mace, and it’s become one of my favorite tools. It works for learning traditional gada swings, but the lighter weight and different weight distribution (more weight in the handle, not all concentrated in the head) lends it better to maceflow. I’m currently using it to work through the Flowing Dutchman’s “Mace Masterclass” for steel mace (at DutchFlowAcademy.com). It’s longer than a standard steel mace, but still works for most of the moves. And the oak is just so much prettier than steel!
Christian –
This is a well balanced mace with a thick and long handle. The weight is not as concentrated in the head like in the bamboo maces (I have a 1.3 and a 3.5 bamboo mace, too), but the handle is much longer. This results in a slightly different, but very good swing feeling.
The handle diameter is similar to the diameters of steel maces. It has enough grip, and the ball at the lower end gives orientation when changing hands and prevents loosing the mace effectively.
I also had the chance to test the lighter oak version. The lighter one feels rather close to the lightweight bamboo mace, this one is a step up.