What Is a Steel Mace?

What Is a Steel Mace?

To answer this question, first we must go back in time, and check out the history of the steel mace. The Steel Mace was once a weapon that people used to fight wars. Those ancient tools were known as ‘Mace’. A Mace is a blunt weapon. It is used to get rid of something that is a heavy head attached to the end of a handle.

The use of maces in warfare dates back thousands of years, and they have been used throughout the history of warfare. Many ancient civilizations in the history of the world had Maces in their arsenal.

In each culture, different kinds of Maces were made, and they looked different in every style. On the front of the chest there were battle Maces with long and short handles, and the head of those Maces was rounded, spiked, pear shaped, or shaped like a flange. It was possible for Maces to become a symbol for ceremonial use. The ritual Maces were very valuable and were made of silver.

Hindu, and Persian warriors wielded Maces during battle due to the serious damage it could inflict on their opponents.

In India, clubs and blunt Maces are called Gadas. The use of Maces was also a means of training warriors because they directly transferred swinging motion to their battle prowess, namely rotational strength, and power. That was, in essence, functional training at its finest.

A Steel Mace that is used as a training tool. Maces became the first weight training tool that humans were able to use. In that sense, we are talking specifically about fitness and sport. Not just in battle. Around 100 years ago, Pelhwani wrestlers on the Indian subcontinent began to use the Mace as part of their training regimen.

So, when we discuss the origins of the Mace, let’s call it ‘Gada’, because that is what the people of India call it. And because they were the first ones to use it, it seems only fair that it should be called ‘Gada’.

Gadas are still one of the main tools used for the wresters of North India. The Great Gama is easily the most famous Pelhwani wrestler, having gone undefeated during his 50-year career. We all know that the Great Gama used Gadas often and systematically during his training.

People in the north of India use Gadas for their fitness, and this has happened for 100 years, but the west hadn’t picked up on this trend until this past decade. In recent years, Gadas have become very popular in the western world.

For us, in this context, we do not call them Gadas, we call them Steel Maces. Martial artists, functional fitness trainers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts have started to incorporate Steel Mace into their training. They create full body workouts that are highly intense, that develop rotational power, core strength, cardiovascular health, and more.

Steel Mace Design & Features

So now let's clarify something - Steel Mace and Gadas are not the same thing. They are made of different materials. However, the function and nature of the design of the awning remain essentially the same.

They have very long handles and a heavy head at the end, much like battle Maces. It is a weight that is offset, with the weight of the weight in the head.

Next, let’s talk about the features of a Steel Mace. Some people say that like Gadas, which are made with a bamboo stick and concrete, Steel Mace are made from cast-iron and steel. Steel Mace are metal objects that are connected to a hollow metal handle.

Steel Mace Weight

It is estimated that Gadas weigh anywhere from 6kg to 50kg. The Steel Mace weigh 3kg up to 20kg. The fact that there are some companies that produce even heavier Steel Mace is the reason why. That said, even the most advanced athletes will never go beyond 12kg to 15kg.

The Steel Mace are more versatile than Gadas, because of the material and design. They can do several new and useful things that the Gada cannot. Gadas are specifically made for swinging.

Steel Mace = weight training that is offset. The weight of Steel Mace has a very uneven distribution, with the weight of the Mace mainly concentrated on the head of the Mace.

The weight displacement activates the very important, yet so often overlooked, stabilizer muscles around our joints. What makes the Steel Mace one of the best tools to help us achieve balance, coordination, core, shoulder strength & stability?

Since the Steel Mace has a relatively low weight, it allows for very dynamic movements. It can produce a lot of torque, which ultimately leads to very ferocious rotational power. So many athletes are dependent on rotational power, and this is the only way that they can achieve success in their sport.

Steel Mace Swings

The best and most traditional movements to perform with a Steel Mace are the 360 and 10-to-2.

This is the purpose for which the Gada was made. We can also use Steel Mace for 360 and 10-to-2. They can improve your core strength, your shoulder strength, rotational power, your grip strength, and endurance, and give your shoulders more mobility and fluidity. This is great for athletes, MMA fighters, Yogis and anyone who does overhead lifts with barbells.

Using Steel Mace in your daily routine & its benefits.  Even though we have explained some of the benefits of having the mace, there are many more. Steel Mace are very versatile helping us to perform many different movements.

Some of the major benefits and uses:

•          Improve The Strength of The Core

•          Increased Core and Shoulder Stability

•          Building Incredible Grip Strength

•          Developments Rotational Power

•          Enhancing Joint Health

•          Cardiovascular Training

•          Metabolic Training

•          Multiplanar Training

•          Balance Training

•          Flows & Sequence Training

•          Shoulder Prehab

•          Warming Up

Steel Mace lets weightlifters and athletes combine both mobility and strength training. It is a great tool for weightlifters and athletes.