Almost 9 years ago I got my hands on maces & clubs for the first time, thanks to Don Giafardino.

I knew right away that this would be part of my training for years to come.

Soon our Mace Fit program became a reality. Over the years I have shared Mace Fit with a broad spectrum of people.

Fitness enthusiasts came into the program from the IT world, insurance pros, medical field and others.

It was great working with all of them.

I developed a Mace Fit Certification based on what I had learned in martial arts and different types of strength training.

We started developing a team of coaches locally, then spread into other states like North Carolina, at ​Woodalls Fitness & Performance.​

I started connecting with the Strongman community in the Tampa Bay area and sponsored quite a few Strongman events.

After a while some Strongmen competitors and coaches became Certified Mace Fit Level 1 Coaches, like the owner of Iron LifeAthletics in Orlando, FL.

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I have found the Strongman community to be the most receptive to Mace Fit overall.

They just “get it”.

Next May, we will be running our certification in Lafayette, Indiana.

The host gym is co-owned by Strongman Dan Mason​https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCj6_MBRglc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==​

Some people “get it” and others don’t.

Strongmen get it!

Coach D