Indian Club Exercises

Scientific Physical Training Series

Edward B. Warman

• Publisher: Macha Press
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781473320451
• eBook ISBN: 9781528765947
• Subtopic: Sport & Exercise Science

Indian Club Exercisesis a classic illustrated exercise book to guide enthusiasts through a series of routines and exercises to help them master the art of Indian clubs while keeping fit.

Indian clubs, or Iranian clubs, are a type of exercise equipment resembling elongated bowling pins that are traditionally used to develop strength. They are usually wooden, but come in a range of shapes and sizes and can weigh anywhere from a few pounds to fifty pounds each. Indian clubs were most commonly used in Iran during exercise classes that would include choreographed routines led by an instructor.

This vintage guidebook clearly illustrates each club exercise and provides routines for both one and two clubs. Teaching new swing styles with instructions to guide the reader through choreographed routines.

Read & Co. Books has proudly republished this traditional exercise book – perfect for Indian club enthusiasts or lovers of modern aerobics classes who are looking for something a bit different.

TWO CLUB

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

When the clubs fall parallel in the same direction, they should drop simultaneously, and should not be separated from each other any greater distance during the movement than when the movement began.

With the single exception of a “follow” movement (the windmill, Fig. 12) both clubs should drop with the same impulse, even though they are making different movements. The slightest variation from this rule will destroy the gracefulness and beauty of the swinging.

When facing front, avoid turning the body from side to side, except in Fig. 1. Practice before a mirror, in order that every movement of the club may be seen while facing front. This will teach one to look at his audience, instead of turning his head and watching the clubs. Master your clubs instead of allowing them to master you.

Take position by pointing the two clubs to the left, as shown in the illustration. Keep the palms of the hands up in order to steady the clubs. Toss both clubs up and out, sweeping them down in front of the body, and bringing them up to left side. Avoid angles. Toss them out and bring them in as if describing an arc of a circle.

N. B.—To take up the clubs artistically—which cannot be done until all of the movements shall have been learned—see page 68.

FIG. 1.

POINT.

Point left—Sweep. Point right—Sweep (three times each).

Point left—Halt.

CHANGE—By halting at position and making a small outward with the left, and a full sweep with the right; both clubs dropping simultaneously. The club in the right hand makes a large revolution, while the one in the left makes a small one.

FIG. 2.

SMALL LEFT—LARGE RIGHT.

Small Wheel—left hand. Large Wheel—right hand.

Small Wheel—left hand. Large Wheel—right hand.

Small Wheel—left hand. Large Wheel—right hand.

CHANGE—By sweeping both clubs in front and bringing them up on the right side, and halting them in position of point right. Make a small outward with the right hand, and a full sweep with the left, both clubs falling simultaneously.

FIG. 3.

SMALL RIGHT. LARGE LEFT.

Small Wheel—right hand. Large Wheel—left hand.

Small Wheel—right hand. Large Wheel—left hand.

Small Wheel—right hand. Large Wheel—left hand.

CHANGE—By sweeping the clubs back to the left side and halting them a second, making a small outward with the left and a full sweep with the right. Sweep them both to the right side and halt only long enough to make a small outward with the right and a full sweep with the left; thus alternating the movement from side to side.

FIG. 4.

ALTERNATE.

Small left—Large right—Sweep. Small right—Large left—Sweep.

Small left—Large right—Sweep. Small right—Large left—Sweep.

Small left—Large right—Sweep. Small right—Large left—Sweep.

CHANGE—By sweeping the clubs back to the left side and halting the club in the left hand at poise 1; but pass the right club up in front of the face and push it back of the head, letting it drop as if to make an inward. Instead of making a small circle, push it to the right, as shown in the illustration. As the right club drops behind the head, the left club sweeps in front toward the right side. The clubs now change position—the left club is pushed back of the head, and the right club sweeps in front.

FIG. 5—BACKWARD DROP.

Backward drop—right—push. Backward drop—left—push.

CHANGE—By halting the left club at poise 1; swing it to poise 2; and drop it in front of the face. While this is being done the right club sweeps back on the circle in front, and halts at poise 1 on the right side, then to poise 2, and drops in front of the face; thus making the regular poise and drop with each hand.

FIG. 6—FORWARD DROP.

Poise and drop—Left. Poise and drop—Right.

Poise and drop—Left. Poise and drop—Right.

Poise and drop—Left. Poise and drop—Right.

CHANGE—By halting the clubs a second when they are on the left side. Turn the left club to an outward, while the right club passes down in front and sweeps up on the right side, making a small inward and push—as in the backward drop. It then sweeps down in front and is pushed back of the head, making a back...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction: To Indian Clubs
• One Club
• Two Clubs