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Where to look when swinging Indian clubs? Some teaching systems have a black or white answer, but the truth is, ”it depends”, and you can always decide to do what feels best for you.

From my teaching experience, turning the head allows a natural rotation of the body, which helps beginners understand and perform smoother swings on certain exercises. However, when you are proficient at club swinging, you should be able to swing smoothly regardless if you turn your head or not.

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In this article, we’re going to look at the top 3 Indian club exercises for better balance, and how to train it in a playful way.

Balance, like coordination, is the basis of any skillful movement. And since Indian clubs are rooted in Martial Arts (as in training warriors for battle, Mars being the Roman god of war), it might make sense to look at balance as a decisive skill for victory and survival.
In today’s world, avoiding falling over and breaking a bone is a big deal for many people.