Discovering the Flow of Rumali
Meet Maddie 🐈: Rumali Indian Dumbbell Swings have become an enjoyable addition to my physical culture practice. Although they use dumbbells rather than traditional clubs, the movement shares the same flowing rhythm found in Persian meels and Indian gada. To me, Rumali...
Everyone Practices With Maddie
Meet Maddie 🐈: No one trains alone here. Whether it’s kettlebells, Qigong or simply walking across the decking, Maddie insists on supervising every session. She may not swing kettlebells or Persian meels, but she’s convinced she’s part of every...
Rhythm Under Load
Meet Maddie 🐈: Some sessions have a clear purpose from the moment they begin. This one revolved around a simple but demanding idea: alternating Persian meels and kettlebell snatches over eight rounds. After warming up with rope flow, meel swings and kettlebell...
Lift – Restore – Repeat
Meet Maddie 🐈: Coaching on a warm, humid evening reminded me that good practice isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things in the right order. After a joint mobility warm-up, we prepared with swing to clean, swing to snatch and swing to clean...
Rhythm, Precision and Conditioning
Meet Maddie 🐈: Not every practice revolves around kettlebells. This evening’s session explored a different side of physical culture, combining Indian gada, the speed bag, the double-end bag, rope flow and Persian meels into one flowing practice.The heart of the...
Meet Maddie
Meet Maddie 🐈: Chief Movement Inspector, part-time coach and full-time expert in restoration. Every dojo has its regulars. Mine just happens to have four paws. Whether I’m practising Persian meels, kettlebells, rope flow or yoga, Maddie is rarely far away. She...
Meels and Rope Flow
Meet Maddie 🐈: Some practices naturally belong together. Persian meels build deep presence, mobility and coordination through smooth, circular movements. Rope flow continues that feeling, encouraging rhythm, relaxation and uninterrupted motion. I often move from a few...
Unwind with Rope Flow
Meet Maddie 🐈: After strength comes softness. After focus comes freedom. Rope flow allows the body to unwind, restoring rhythm, mobility and ease of movement. It’s not about working harder – it’s about letting go of unnecessary tension and finishing...