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12/02/2025

  December 13. 2025 Peapack, New Jersey Learn from Mace Fit Level 3 Master Pro Instructor, Valerie Pawlowski. The training will be done in her private gym, with no distractions from other peop…

06/27/2023

06/24/2023

For my first ten years in martial arts I practiced a very classical system. Every class started with us kneeling and clearing our minds. There was silence in the dojo until the Sensei spoke. The dojo itself was very austere, basically an empty room. Our mental focus was sharp and undistracted. What a far cry from the world we train in now....

For my first ten years in martial arts I practiced a very classical system. Every class started with us kneeling and clearing our minds. There was silence in the dojo until the Sensei spoke. The do…

06/22/2023

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04/21/2023

How do you picture strength? Many people think big biceps and six pack abs mean someone is strong. Really? The public's view of strength is very tainted. What about strong forearms, back, and legs? These might not be "beach muscles" but they get the job done when it's tough, hard, and heavy. Check out Strongman Dan training with a 70lb club....

How do you picture strength? Many people think big biceps and six pack abs mean someone is strong. Really? The public’s view of strength is very tainted. What about strong forearms, back, and…

03/12/2023

We've had the Vintage Strength games since 2019, but this year's games will be the best yet. The events will include Strongman and mace/club events. Athletes will have to be brutally strong and well-conditioned to handle this type of competition. I love this stuff! Get all the details at Woodall's Vintage Strength Games​ In this crazy world, weakness makes you an easy target....

We’ve had the Vintage Strength games since 2019, but this year’s games will be the best yet. The events will include Strongman and mace/club events. Athletes will have to be brutally st…

01/16/2023

Just about all heavy lifts are done with two hands. No doubt bilateral work can get you strong. But what if your dominant side compensates for your weaker side? Maybe there's a muscle imbalance lurking in the shadows. Unilateral exercises could probably help fix that. Dumbbells, kettlebells, maces, & clubs are great for that. Snatches, presses, and swings are a few of the things that can be done with these implements....

Just about all heavy lifts are done with two hands. No doubt bilateral work can get you strong. But what if your dominant side compensates for your weaker side? Maybe there’s a muscle imbalan…

12/29/2022

I hope you had a great Christmas. Now New Years is coming up fast. Many people will be making resolutions for 2023, most of which will probably fizzle out in a couple of weeks. They will do basically nothing. Others will opt for an extreme, even drastic plan to get in shape. It's kind of a lifestyle revolution. They will do crazy fad diets and overdo it on exercise....

I hope you had a great Christmas. Now New Years is coming up fast. Many people will be making resolutions for 2023, most of which will probably fizzle out in a couple of weeks. They will do basical…

11/22/2022

Real quick, I wanted to share a recent podcast I was on. We covered quite a bit of territory on this one. One thing was the growing interest in mace & club training in the Strongman and martial arts communities. Check out the podcast here Hope you like it, Coach D

Real quick, I wanted to share a recent podcast I was on. We covered quite a bit of territory on this one. One thing was the growing interest in mace & club training in the Strongman and martial…

11/15/2022

In this crazy world we live in very few things are reliable or predictable. Politicians often lie. News stations always have their spin (agenda) when it comes to news. Facts get lost in the blur. Thank God that iron and steel are reliable. Henry Rollins made that point several years ago. When you pull a PR deadlift you know how much the weight had increased....

In this crazy world we live in very few things are reliable or predictable. Politicians often lie. News stations always have their spin (agenda) when it comes to news. Facts get lost in the blur. T…

11/03/2022

Today I'm double-checking what we need to run our booth at this epic event. This is our 4th year as a sponsor and I am chomping at the bit to get up there in that high-adrenaline atmosphere. Watching Strongman on TV or online is great but it doesn't compare to being there in person. You can get all the details on events, weigh-ins, sponsors, tickets, …...

Today I’m double-checking what we need to run our booth at this epic event. This is our 4th year as a sponsor and I am chomping at the bit to get up there in that high-adrenaline atmosphere. …

10/31/2022

We were blessed to be volunteers for disater relief work on Sanibel Island this past Saturday. This house was not on the beach and still had storm surge up to the 2nd floor. The was work was very demanding to say the least, but well worh being there to help. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." -- Jesus

We were blessed to be volunteers for disater relief work on Sanibel Island this past Saturday. This house was not on the beach and still had storm surge up to the 2nd floor. The was work was very d…