Episode 009 - Trevor Shan

Persian Meels, Ancient Strength & Warrior Conditioning | Ali Madani (Powerhouse Persia)

In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Madani, also known as @PowerhousePersia — a Persian Meel National Champion, Zurkhaneh competitor, and a powerful voice in the resurgence of ancient strength culture. Ali has dedicated his life to preserving and teaching the traditional art of Persian meels — an ancient strength tool once used by warriors to build real-world power, endurance, and control. We dive into why tools like meels, maces, and steel clubs are more relevant than ever in today’s world. These aren’t trendy fitness gadgets — they’re thousands of years old, and they reconnect us to how the human body was meant to move: in three dimensions, with rotational strength, grip power, and full-body awareness. Let’s be real — most people today are weak, sedentary, and disconnected from what made us human. We no longer hunt, climb, or throw. We don’t need to fight or forage to survive — we just shop and scroll. But our bodies haven’t changed. We evolved to move, to swing, to lift, to grip — and we’ve lost that edge. This episode explores how functional, primal training with Persian meels and leverage tools can help you reclaim that edge. Ali breaks down his training philosophy, how he programs for strength and longevity, and what’s next for him in 2025 and beyond. Follow Ali on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/powerhousepersia [https://www.instagram.com/powerhousepersia] Subscribe for more interviews, training, and gear breakdowns: 👉 https://youtube.com/@tacticalbullion [https://youtube.com/@tacticalbullion] Get the best kettlebells, steel clubs & maces: 🛒 https://tacticalbullion.com [https://tacticalbullion.com]

Episode 009 - Trevor Shan

1. Introduction: * Trevor Shan, specialist in bells, clubs, maces, and fasting. 2. Segment 1: The Tools and Techniques: * Explore the impact of unconventional tools on strength and physique. * Address inquiries about performance-enhancing substances. 3. Segment 2: Personal Journey: * Origin of incorporating bells, clubs, and maces. * Insight into Trevor's background and sports involvement. 4. Segment 3: The Art of Fasting: * Reasons behind fasting and tips for enthusiasts. * Consideration of fasting's universal effectiveness. 5. Segment 4: Fasting Trends: * Discuss the growing popularity of fasting. * Identify who benefits most from incorporating fasting. 6. Segment 5: Favorite Movements and Training: * Trevor's preferred kettlebell movement for various benefits. * Information on how to get involved in his coaching program. 7. Segment 6: Coaching Insights: * Overview of Trevor's coaching program and its appeal. * Identification of individuals best suited for this style of training. 8. Conclusion: * Thanks to Trevor for insights on bells, clubs, maces, and fasting. * Tease for more episodes on strength and wellness.

GreatLakesGirya.com Podcast Episode #8 - Drew Miller (Kettlebell Expert)

Dm Drew here [https://instagram.com/drew_miller_kbpt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] If you are interested in grabbing kettlebells check our sponsor out GreatLakesGirya.com [https://www.greatlakesgirya.com/] as they have the best hardstyle bells on the market. Below were the questions I had laid out, as usual sometimes things got off topic. Super useful and fun convo about training with bells. 1. How did you become involved with kettlebells and why did you continue to use them for a sustained amount of time? 2. Did you start with sport or hardstyle first ? What is the difference between hardstyle and sport ? 3. Flows vs complex vs single movement - Could you explain what each one is good for and where you would favour one over the other ? 4. Do you like to mix kettlebells with other modalities such as barbell or bodyweight work? 5. Doubles or singles ? Do you have a favourite to work with? And if so why? 6. Grinds and ballistics. Could you explain in your words what these terms mean in the kettlebell world. 7. How do you balance out your Grinds vs Ballistics ? 8. When did you start KB academics ? What is your vision for it ? 9. How can people reach you if they have more questions or inquiries for you? Contact Drew Here [https://drewmiller.ck.page/]

GreatLakesGirya.com Episode #7 - James Neidlinger -Flexible Steel Club Specialist Lead Instructor

James Podcast - Indian Club Instructor This podcast was all over the place. It was a great time. Got off topic a lot. * What is an Indian club? What is it used for? * They came from a bottle. Wine or perrier bottle. * Indian clubs, persian meal, jori are all variations of clubs * Ryan Pitts mace maces look amazing. I must chat with him about getting a GLG mace and club option. * Chatting about different coatings on clubs. Shellac is merely a resin that is secreted by the lac bug. It can be processed and then sold as dry flakes. It can then be used as a brush-on colorant and most commonly as wood finish. Varnish, on the other hand, is a protective finish or film that is very hard and is also used in wood finishing. * Indian clubs ( https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/collections/rotational-strength-training-tools [https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/collections/rotational-strength-training-tools]) are bat shaped or bowling pin style clubs that are typically used in a group setting that are a cross between calisthenics and juggling. Club Swinging was born. Keeps you mobile well not decreasing performance by not over fatiguing. * Great for people who need to keep mobile and use their bodies in potentially life saving interventions. * How James got into clubs. * Get good communication skills then learn how to fight. If one doesn't pan out.. You have a backup. * Fundamentals - not needed to start. Just get going. * You're not broken. If you can still move. Figure it out. * If you're a coach. Have the fundamentals sorted. Whatever you teach to someone you better know you're doing it properly. * Working through injuries in my mind set. If it hurts too much don't do it. Simple. * Chatting about being a new trainer. Taking any client you can take. Gotta do what you gotta do. ( Take whatever clients you can ) * The magic tricks are to show up, do the work and get it done. * Nerve flossing. Good stuff with Indian clubs. * If you take courses don't drop the program your client is on and start applying all the new tools you just learned from the course. Stay focused on your clients goals. * Beer, Bacon and Brownies ( 97% open rate) not clickbait. * Clubs can help people calm down peoples systems. Great for getting people started with movement. * “Move towards better everyday, get strong , stay strong and don’t fucking quit. '' James Neidlinger Quote. * Going through the 5 movements taught from Flexible steel. * Request , demo then que. .. poop in the woods. Perfect cue for the squat. * New adjustable mace /club combo! Coming out in 2022. * Reach James at https://instagram.com/5ringssystems?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/5ringssystems?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]

GreatLakesGirya.com Podcast Episode 006 - Coach Mav - Master Kettlebell Instructor

Coach Mav and I chat about kettlebells and how awesome kettlebells are. Greatlakesgirya.com has a shipment of our high quality bells coming in February! Pre Order now to get free shipping. [https://www.greatlakesgirya.com/collections/free-shipping-preorder-for-kettlebells] We talk about his philosophy and outlook on training. We also touch upon how kettlebells, and getting active, helped me through a very challenging time in my life. We chat about programming and how Mav comes up with his amazing programs! Mental toughness. It's very important stuff. Bells help you develop a hard AF mindset. Using bells and getting strong with them by default make you less weak. Kettlebell sport or hardstyle - which style is better? Wanna go to a dark place and come back from the depths of mordor? Seek long cycle kettlebell. Ying and Yang of Kettlebells - What I meant when I said Ying and Yang was that many kettlebell sport and hardstyle kettlebell techniques are very much opposite but they complement one another if you use both styles, or even better blend them together. It will benefit you to learn some long cycle(Dark) efficient body positions vs having your body perfectly inline (plum line) and not accounting for the change in the way you are carrying a load. Hardstyle(Light) is very strict in its positions which is detrimental to longer bouts of physical movement with load. On the flip side, not having adequate ability to generate the amounts of tension required to lift (grind not ballistic) heavy loads is detrimental to lifting heavy and being a very powerful mover of loads. So in conclusion, hardstyle (light) and sport (dark) are opposites that complement each other. When you are putting your program together make sure you look at your goals and make a plan that will get you there. If you want to run a marathon don't just focus on your strength training. If you want to be able to press a 48kg kettlebell then you need to know certain things to include in your program to get to that goal. Ok you can press 32kg once on both left and right arms. Now design a program to build on that skill: Example programming design for 3 days per week This is for a single arm military press based off a 32KG max press Week 1 3x5/5 @20kg 3x3/3@24kg 3x2/2@28kg Week 2 3x5/5 @20kg 3x3/3@24kg 3x3/3@28kg Week 3 3x5/5 @20kg 3x3/3@24kg 5x3/3@28kg Week 4 3x5/5 @20kg 3x3/3@24kg 3x4/4@28kg After this month long program, re-test your max press and you will be impressed with your progress. Pre Order now to get free shipping. [https://www.greatlakesgirya.com/collections/free-shipping-preorder-for-kettlebells]- Kettlebell Preorder Link A description from an internet search Yin and yang (or yin-yang) is a complex relational concept in Chinese culture that has developed over thousands of years. Briefly put, the meaning of yin and yang is that the universe is governed by a cosmic duality, sets of two opposing and complementing principles or cosmic energies that can be observed in nature.