In India, Pahalavan wrestlers swing Heavy Jori Clubs in order to strengthen their shoulders and arms, both as a form of exercise and for competitive sport.

You too, can reap the benefits of ancient Heavy Jori Club training.

Increase your shoulder strength, shoulder girdle efficiency and stability.

Enhance your range of motion and joint mobility.

Improve your grip and forearm strength.

Develop your rotational strength

Engage your core muscles in order to stabilise your trunk.

Improve your elbow and wrist flexibility.

Develop your coordination.

Build your cardiovascular fitness.

PROBLEM #1 - Moisture

Timber that originates from countries with high humidity that are closer to the equator will have a high moisture content.

Unfortunately, clubs made from timber with high moisture content will dry out and in most cases crack in a less humid environment.

The clubs will also become lighter as the moisture evaporates.

In cooler climates, the moisture content is less of an issue, in saying that, green timber (freshly cut) should be avoided and good manufacturers kiln dry wood to avoid moisture problems resulting in new clubs cracking and splitting.

PROBLEM #2 Shipping

Jori clubs are huge, bulky and very heavy, the sheer size and weight of traditional Jori clubs is an issue which and makes them very expensive to ship worldwide.

This is one of a pair of Jori Clubs that I made in Australia.

LOCAL MANUFACTURING - TEMPLATE SOLUTION

Following many trips to the Akharas of Varanasi, India.

I have spent the past couple of months drafting Jori Templates from the ground up. Three different styles are available.

These templates provide all the information you need to make your own Jori Clubs.

My ultimate goal is to ensure that you have the best information to have your Jori Clubs made close to home.

All you have to do is find a woodturner in your area to make your Jori Clubs.

Support your local Woodturners, Craftsmen and Timber Suppliers.

Avoid Moisture Issues and save a Fortune on Shipping Costs.

Let’s keep the Art of Heavy Jori Training alive.

What’s included?

Instruction Manual and 4 Videos.

Three Jori Woodturning Templates or Blueprints.

The Jori Templates and Manual are in PDF format ready to print and assemble.

Template Assembly and Printing Instructions.

There are three designs to choose from, THIN Jori, FAT Jori and NAIL Jori.

Each design can be made in three different lengths of 48", 46" and 44".

You can increase the weight by adding lengths of chains.

How to find a Woodturner.

How to choose timber and understand its weight and density.

I am delighted to announce that the first Jori has been made in the USA using the templates described above.

Tom Billinge and Kelly Manzone visited the workshop to check out the first prototype on May 11th 2021.