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Official registration for the SoCal Mace Games is LIVE RIGHT NOW.

Whether you’ve been quietly building your capacity in the garage, refining your flow, or preparing to throw down on the competition platform for your very first multi-minute event, this is your moment to test your limits. We’re bringing San Diego’s strongest mace practitioners together for a day of community, high-level grit, and an undeniable test of strength and conditioning.

Categories are open for all levels, from precision flow to high-endurance sport pacing. Do not wait to lock in your spot—training blocks are set, the date is locked, and the platform is waiting.

Head over to macebellsport.com or hit the link in bio to secure your registration today. Let’s see what you’ve been building.

Announcements & Upcoming Events!

Third Annual SoCal Mace Games: Happening on October 17th at SDG Athletics in Temecula. Get ready for an epic competition!

5th Annual Fitness Retreat: Running from September 24th through the 29th, featuring mobility, conditioning, technical standards, and plenty of outdoor exploration in nature.

SoCal Mace Games Workshop: Coming up on September 18th to help you prep with rules, regulations, techniques, and a practice scrimmage before hitting the stage.

Which event are you most excited for? Let me know in the comments! 👇

The Diamond Flow from SMF in its element. 🪄✨

There is nothing quite like working through a complex flow outdoors with the right community. If you’ve been wanting to dive into Steel Mace Flow, drop in and train with us this week.

We host our weekly LEVEL 1 Steel Mace Flow class every Tuesday at 5:30 PM at Morley Field.

All levels are welcome—come get grounded, test your coordination, and share the energy.

DM to claim your spot for Tuesday.

#SteelMace #Gada #Clubbell #SandiegoFitness #MorleyFieldSports MovementCulture SteelMaceFlowEducator

Strength in numbers. Precision in every swing. ⚔️

Nothing beats the energy of a class synced up on 360s and Mills with the morning sun☀️☀️☀️

We treat macebell training with the same rigor, periodization, and structure as a dedicated barbell club—building movers who are strong, resilient, and ready for any physical demand.

Whether you’re training for competition or looking to move better in everyday life, there’s a spot on the floor for you.

Drop a ��“🔥” in the comments if you’re ready to swing with us!
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EVENT 2: THE 2H 360 SWING SPRINT

Event 2 of the SoCal Mace Games strips the movement down to its raw, axial foundation: The 5-Minute 2-Handed 360 Swing.

This is a pure test of shoulder traction, structural bracing, and relentless grip endurance. Watch the reel above for the exact technical execution, and review the official game guidelines below:

⏱️ The Rules
* The Time Limit: You have exactly 5 minutes to fight gravity and accumulate maximum repetitions.
* The Rep: Starting in a vertical warrior stance, you must cast the mace behind your back, complete a full 360^\circ rotation, and pull it cleanly over the opposite shoulder back to the front “catch” position—alternating directions to balance the load.
* The Scoring: Just like Event 1, your Raw Volume Score will be processed through our Leverage Factor handicap to level the playing field for athlete height, body weight, and mace length.

❌ Strict “No-Rep” Markers
To keep your scorecard clean, avoid these technical faults:
* Letting your hands rise above head level during the backswing.
* Failing to drop your forearms parallel to or lower than your chest during the front “catch”.
* Slipping your grip—your hands must stay within 4 inches of the pommel.
* Allowing the mace head or handle to touch the ground at any point.
* Stepping outside your designated platform area during the set.

👉 This is your second and final hurdle before the cut. Only the top 6 combined volume scores from the Windmill and 360 will advance to the live 10&2 Final Sprint! Secure your platform spot at macebellsport.com.

⚙️ EVENT 1: THE 2-HANDED WINDMILL CHALLENGE ⚙️

The opening event of the SoCal Mace Games is a grueling 5-minute test of multi-planar core stability and grip endurance:

The 2-Handed Windmill.
Watch the full reel for the exercise breakdown, and review the official game rules below:
⏱️ The Rules
* The Time Limit: You have exactly 5 minutes to accumulate maximum volume.
* The Rep: You must execute a smooth inside mill, a front pendulum swing, a lateral hinge switch, and a hand transfer—alternating directions every single rep.
* The Scoring: Calculated by multiplying your Raw Volume Score (\text{Weight} \times \text{Reps}) by our new Leverage Factor (balancing mace length, height, and body weight for a completely fair playing field).

❌ Strict “No-Rep” Markers
A “no-rep” will be called if you:
* Fail to execute a clean, explosive lateral clean from the floor.
* Break the correct plane or touch your head/neck/back with the club.
* Move your hands more than 4 inches from the pommel.
* Fumble the hand switch, lose control, or drop the implement.
* Switch leading hands or rest the clubbell on the ground early.

👉 Registration is open now and brackets are strictly capped! Secure your spot on the platform at Morley Field by visiting macebellsport.com.

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Building the engine for the 45lb test at the SoCal Mace Games means training heavy and shrinking the margins.

Here is a look at today’s working sets: 2-Hand Windmills with a 55lb steel club (1.5-inch handle).

The strategy is simple but brutal: transform raw strength into a 5-minute endurance effort by systematically manipulating the rest intervals.

The Blueprint:

Current Baseline: 1 minute on, 1 minute off at a sustained pace of 18 RPM.

The 6-Week Progression: Shrink the rest interval by 10 seconds every single week.

The Target: Overload the capacity with 55 lbs until continuous 5-minute work sets are locked in.

Overbuilding the capacity with the 55 now will make the 45 feel like a feather when it’s time to clock 100 reps under the timer.

We cut the clock next week. Let’s work.

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Macebell Sport Conditioning: Weekly Group Training

Redefine your fitness with dynamic group classes.

Train with unconventional tools like steel maces and clubbells to build primal strength and fluid movement. Beginner-friendly with modifications for all levels.

Steel Mace Flow Program at Vinya

San Diego’s first Steel Mace Flow Program, led by SMF Educator Nate Juarez.

Develop full-body strength, mobility, coordination, and focus through mindful movement with the Steel Mace and Persian Meels.

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Experience personalized fitness coaching designed to unlock your full potential. Whether you’re building specific strength, breaking through a plateau, mastering unconventional tools, or preparing for competition, our expert 1-on-1 training offers tailored guidance.

— My Story

I'm Nate Juarez, founder of International Macebell Sport Association (IMSA) and creator of Gada Pivot Method. Since 2020, I've been igniting primal power through unconventional training. I built my San Diego outdoor fitness business to unleash functional strength, fluid movement, and outdoor energy using macebells, clubs, and more. I empower clients in 1-on-1, group classes, and competition prep, fostering freedom and mastery.

Our Clients Say

Steel mace training is hands down the best exercise I’ve ever done. It has a little bit of everything: strength, balance, flexibility, mindfulness. I worked out with a trainer for years and never got this strong. I love it. Nate is a fantastic instructor, he has the ability to break down the movements to the simplest parts and coach you into proper technique while also making it fun.

Casey R.

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