Description
The certification
The Indian Clubs Online Certification level 1 covers all the foundation and key principles of club swinging for safe and effective training, and your further development.
We focus on single club exercises, and how to set up a class for new beginners. Experience has taught us people learn faster this way, which makes a huge impact on motivation levels.
We use elements of Karlakattai and training with mudgars, which comes from the club swinging tradition of Tamil culture and India . We include a wide variety of swings and footwork, such as steps, pivoting moves, lunges and squats.
The footwork turns club swinging into a true full body and mind exercise, linking movement to the timing of the swings.
We show you 14 foundation exercises and their progressions, so that everyone in a class can find a variation to suit their skill levels. Some exercises are single hand exercises, while others are double handed exercises.
This Indian clubs online certification Level 1 course sets all the foundations for you to progress to the more complex exercises with 2 clubs in our Level 2 course.
Indian Clubs Online Certification | Who is it for?
Typically, people attending our courses have some background in the fitness industry or are physical therapists.
However, many participants have no previous experience with Indian clubs. All of our certified instructors end up running classes in a short time and integrate what they learnt in some aspect of their business.
If you want to take this course for personal development, it is OK too. We avoid high tech jargon so that anyone can understand and apply the material we provide.
If you want to take this course for personal development, it is OK too. We avoid high tech jargon so that anyone can understand and apply the material we provide.
Our goal is keep this level 1 course as simple as possible so that you learn only the essential stuff to get started teaching other people.
We want you to be able to do a few things well, instead of bombarding you with flashy information.
We want you to be able to do a few things well, instead of bombarding you with flashy information.
No certification can teach you all that took years to develop… Being a teacher or instructor is a lifelong process. Are you ready for it?
“Qui Docet, Dicet.” Those who teach, learn. Without students, without questions, a teacher cannot grow and improve.
The instructor level 1 online course consists of:
- Theory with Heroic Sport Instructor trainer’s videos & handbook downloads
- Optional interaction with other trainers via Facebook
- Written exam
- Video Assessment
How long does this Indian clubs online certification take to complete?
You can work at your own rhythm, just remember to send your tests within 6 months of the purchase date.
Realistically, you will probably spend 6-8 hours to go through the material covered in the manual and videos.
After that, expect at the very minimum 30 hours of practice to work on your technique and be ready to submit your test attempt. If you have previous experience with clubs, you might be able to cut that time in half.
Once you’re happy with your skills, the last thing to do is to film, edit and publish your videos, and return your written exam. This part probably will require 2-3 hours work.
Please observe
We recommend you to have a profile on Facebook to interact with other instructors. This is optional but online sparring partners can be useful to develop your skills and get feedback.
You must submit your physical and written tests within 6 months of taking the course. In case of a late submission or failed attempt, you will have to pay an admin fee of 35€ (before VAT, if applicable).
After you place your order, there are no refunds.
Once you become a HEROIC SPORT® certified instructor
- No requirement to re-certify every year.
- You may use the HEROIC SPORT® logo and pictures to promote your classes.
Contents
Total video running time: 2h50
FOLDER 1: START HERE (Zip folder size: 1.1GB)
FOLDER 1: START HERE (Zip folder size: 1.1GB)
Trainer handbook PDF
Intro 2:45
Warm up 11:10
Beginners workout 25:50
Cool down 7:00
FOLDER 2: THEORY (Zip folder size: 1GB)
Grips, Breathing & Stance 5:40
Key principles of club swinging 6:10
Swinging patterns 1:40
Swing types and directions 5:20
Exploring circles and footwork 10:00
Setting up a class 3:10
Key principles of teaching 3:30
Trouble shooting 4:00
Product knowledge 4:00
FOLDER 3: EXERCISE LIBRARY (Zip folder size: 1.8GB)
Basic single handed exercises and progressions 20:45
Basic double handed exercises 32:00
Signature exercise 10:45
Other exercises with a club 4:30
Flow & Complexes 7:40
Flow & Complexes 7:40
Jenya Zelenova (verified owner) –
I truly enjoyed this course and found it to be both perfectly to the point and very very informative. Besides really well presented club exercise videos of various progressions, there is a great library of whole body exercises and valuable practical advice on teaching classes. The offered choice of exercises allows practicing with a heavier club which I personally never thought I’d do, but I did and planning to continue! The material is conveniently arranged, so everything is easy to find when you need to go back. And of course, a separate mention goes to reliable support you’ll always get from Thierry Sanchez!
Naoki Nakasone (verified owner) –
I had been working with steel clubs for a while before entering the level 1 certification with Heroic Sports and thought that it wouldn’t be that different. Boy was I wrong! So many things to explore, my mind was blown away.
All things aside, maybe the most important aspect of the certification is how much Thierry is involved in the process. Even though is a purely on demand experience, every comment, every mail and every question were answered and I truly appreciate it. 100% recommended for anyone trying to look past sets and reps and just want to connect with what their body is capable of.
Fabien (verified owner) –
J’ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à suivre cette formation et à m’entrainer pour la certification. Thierry Sanchez amène une approche simple et très détaillée pour enseigner le swing club. Les tutoriels sont de qualité et structurés. Il est aussi très réactif et disponible. Je suis maintenant prêt à enseigner et pratiquer n’importe où et à tout moment. Merci Thierry !
Ashaman Gray (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this Lvl. 1 Certification, a lot. Having first encountered “Indian clubs” on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi in 2001, and later certified under Scott Sonnon as both a Circular Strength Training and TacFit Instructor, I welcome the wealth of detail Thierry delivers couched in an easy to absorb informal presentation style. Some of the exercises were new to me and got me thinking outside of my own box, and furthermore stimulated my creativity. I found myself dreaming up new patterns when away from the clubs, and reluctantly tearing myself away from practice sessions. I also appreciated Thierry’s comments and advice on teaching and leading group sessions. While I’ve been doing this for years already I found new learning here, and validation for my current practices. Great content, and value for the money. Thanks Thierry!
Anco Wijbinga (verified owner) –
After playing around with clubs myself for a while it was a good thing to do the certification, with the detailed feedback preventing me from creating bad habits. Nice and structured approach and great explanations, good job Heroic sports both your products and the certification.
Valérie FAVIER –
The Level certification led by Thierry Sanchez is awesome. I particularly liked the rigour and attention to details. It reminded me the technical requirements of martial arts. You have to repeat and work regularly to integrate the work. Thanks to Thierry for his pedagogy, this course allowed me to lead working groups.
Jarratt Raj (verified owner) –
Coach Thierry melded his knowledge of ancient club swinging techniques and modern biomechanics and sports science to come up with an informative and fun course for both the casual hobbyist looking to improve their understanding and the coach who is looking to utilise this tool in both a class and a personal training setting.
His attention to detail went thru all aspects of club swinging including coaching cues and the minutia of organising and spacing out the class prior to starting.
5 STARS!
Cindera Che (verified owner) –
The Heroic Sport certification program is well designed and executed. The instructions are clear. The product is exceptional. The customer service is second to none. I sent in my certification video and received very constructive feedback. Once I corrected my form and resubmitted my video, I received the certification immediately. I look forward to learning from Thierry! I am proud to be a part of the Heroic Sport community.
Michael Son (verified owner) –
Club Swinging is complicated.
It’s something you must feel by putting hours of effort into practice and deconstruction.
Yet Thiery managed to make it simple, fun, and approachable to all!
Level 1 gives you the tools needed to begin your journey and what’s more important take others with you!
RIch content.
Easy to grasp principles.
Great Coaching.
If you think doing it – don’t.
Just DO it!
Kaweerach Kaewta (verified owner) –
The course provides essential details both by book and videos, steps by steps. Very helpful and practical. It’s fun to learn and practice the exercises.
Craig Orchard (verified owner) –
From start to finish taking this certification was a absolute pleasure! Thierry is always able to help support and guide you through the course. The tutorials are well explained and easy to follow. Would definitely recommend.
Matthew (verified owner) –
I’ve been turning clubs for 5+ years now. I took this course because it would give me some more insight into the patterns I was already doing. Well I got a lot more than that. Thierry opened my eyes to an entire new world of Club Swinging.
The videos and instruction are extremely clear and concise. The progressions allow for a safe and fun buildup. Overall amazing course!
Mark Robson (verified owner) –
I’ve been using Indian Clubs for about 3 years now and studying the traditional British style club swinging for the past year. I own a gym and Bootcamp studio and teach a lot of group fitness classes. I’ve always found it difficult to incorporate club swinging into my workouts because people that are new to it always find it difficult to learn. That was until I met Thierry and found this single club swinging online certification! I love Thierry’s approach to teaching club swinging and his progressions. I found so many useful tips and exercise variations in this course. My favourite part is how Thierry combines traditional swinging methods with more modern day exercises like lunges and squats. There is something for everyone in this certification and this will take your club game to the next level! I have a new tool to use my in my group fitness classes every day! Highly Recommend!!!
Hugo Reigt –
There is more than you can imagine in this certification. Thierry Sanchez shares a lot of knowledge about the clubs. It’s definitively not a one shot certification : full of details, technics, videos, explanations…and a good community support! It’s a solid and long term tool and I feel ready and enthusiastic about spreading the world with Pahlavandles!
Alexa (verified owner) –
I pass this certification at my own pace. I took time to ask questions in Facebook group and use it anytime.
It was a really great experience. Now, I can use it to improve myself, understand how to use it in best way and show it at people around me.
Thanks a lot !
Push Dhillon –
Fantastic experience and a total body work out.
I want to thank my gym wildtraining.co.uk and Thierry Sanchez of Heroic Sport for an incredible Indian Clubs workshop in High Wycombe last Saturday. I attended this workshop for shoulder strength and flexibility but Thierry discussed and introduced even more benefits of Indian Club training and they are so vast. Things like body coordination, grip and core strength as well as cardiovascular exercises really make this workshop worthwhile attending. Considering it was a full day the way the course was structured ensured that the energy levels and egagement were always high. Once again thanks very much for this great experience.