Indian Clubs 101

The Indian club was brought to the west from India by British soldiers. Club swinging was very popular with soldiers and physical culturists in the U.K.and made its way to the U.S. becoming a staple in physical education programs for children and fitness enthusiasts. Club swinging eventually became an Olympic event though only for a short time. Juggling has always been an interest of mine and I was happy to hear from a friend who attended Ringling "clown college" that the Indian club movements were taught there as "Juggling 101." Using clubs as an adjunct and recovery modality to enhance mobility, stability and reactive strengthening of the shoulder musculature while promoting physical literacy is the goal of this channel and the Indian Club 101 classes