Indian Jori Clubs form part of a traditional exercise regime in an Akhara (wrestlers gym) in India, each Akhara has sets of ceremonial clubs which are highly decorated and clubs for daily use. These clubs are frequently weighted towards the base with iron collars. The Indian Jori Clubs are made in a huge range of weights. Wrestlers mostly train with clubs between 8kg to 20kg, larger weights are usually saved for competitions at various festivals.
The technique for swinging the Jori Club is quite different to a Persian Club. The shoulder turning movement has to reach 90 degrees to the left and the right from the frontal plane, whereas the Persian Club needs a 45 degree turn. The hips need to face the front as much as possible. There will be some hip movement due to the inertia generated by the swinging club. Massive core work. I think it is worth mentioning that correctly executed shoulder turns help to maintain a straight back, failure to do this will result in the back over extending resulting in injury.
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