Published: June 28th, 2026.
A few days ago, I was working on some basic progressions for my clients. Michael Jackson’s Human Nature started playing, and I just let myself flow. No plan. No script. Just a pure moment of movement, focus, and creativity.
I’ve been told it’s not ideal to share steel mace flow videos without context, especially for people who have never held one. That’s because, until you understand how it works, it’s easy to miss what’s happening…
When you pick up a mace, the weight sits almost entirely at the end of the handle, creating a powerful lever effect that forces your entire body to organize itself. Simply put, if you do not control the mace, it controls you.
That is why I progress my clients, from competitive athletes to people in their 80s, starting with simple, controlled movements. Only once they master the basics do we build into free-flowing sequences.
The physics will humble anyone. I have seen elite bodybuilders completely exposed by a single 10-pound mace. Regardless of how much you bench press or deadlift, this offset load immediately reveals gaps in grip strength, shoulder stability, rotational control, balance, and movement mechanics. It demands a level of body awareness that few traditional gym exercises can match. That’s why I combine steel mace training with other training modalities for many of my clients, leading to better overall outcomes while reducing the risk of overuse injuries.
Training with the mace means mastering tension. You must learn where to create it and where to release it. Too much stiffness locks you up. Too little stability creates inefficiency and increases injury risk. The goal is to move naturally, transferring force efficiently through the body just as we do in sport and everyday life.
There is a steep learning curve to these flows, but we do not start there. We begin with basic progressions that offer tremendous benefits. The mace bridges the gap between traditional strength training and dynamic athletic movement. By unlocking the shoulders, integrating cross-body fascial chains, and moving through all planes of motion, you build a stronger, more resilient body.
For me, one of the greatest benefits is the immediate feedback. If your timing is off, if you lose focus, or if you fail to stabilize appropriately, the mace lets you know instantly. When I coach clients, I still have to remind them of the basics: knees soft, feet grounded, shoulders down, chest proud, ribs stacked, head tall, glutes engaged. The mace reinforces those cues in real time. It becomes a tool that supports the coaching process by showing them instantly when those positions are lost.
As with everything in life, practicing the basics earns you the right to enter your flow.
Marc Jaoudé
Naturopath | Health Educator
Nutrition & Exercise Specialist
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Markito Fitness & Nutrition, (Markito), is a unique family business run by Marc and his wife Christine, along with a few dedicated, experienced staff members. They have 2 beautiful children... read more who are sometimes there when one visits. They provide personalized, friendly and knowledgeable service and work hard to satisfy their customer’s nutritional and physical fitness needs (they have a gym onsite) ensuring a high level of quality in their products and services. It is always a pleasant experience to visit their business as they make you feel as if you are an important part of their family.
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Marc, his wife and his staff are all truth-seekers and I really appreciate their knowledge, intelligence, and selfless help in providing me guidance on nutrition and health matters. It’s too bad I did not know about Markito many years ago, as I believe they have been around for over 20 years. It seems they have grown their business without any advertising at all but only via “word of mouth”. I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to them and to be one of their customers. These fine people operating this unique company are outstanding individuals and provide exceptional products and service, which is why I have given Markito Fitness and Nutrition a 5+ star review rating. I sincerely thank them for helping me improve the quality of my health and life and wish them much continued success as their business grows.
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January 11, 2022
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March 10, 2025
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Being connected with Marc over the past few years has been an invaluable component in my health journey, knowledge-base. I'm a healthcare professional and have a passion for healthy lifestyle-... read more ie-fitness, plant-based diet, recognizing certain environmental dangers (ie- dioxins, emf, etc). I've learned so much from Marc and implemented it in my life. To know Marc, is to know, he's not one to just recommend something superficially but rather he has a deep understanding of how things work physiologically and to the molecular level. It's not only powerful to have someone on your side with such understanding but exudes such passion for this field, practices in his own life what he preaches. Marc's a hidden treasure...only the lucky ones stumble upon him!
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November 3, 2022
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November 3, 2022
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November 3, 2022
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I’m an 84-year-old man, and staying active has been a big part of my life for the past 16 years. After going through two major heart surgeries, I wasn’t sure... read more how much mobility or confidence I’d get back. Working with Marc at Markito Fitness has truly made all the difference. Thanks to his guidance, patience, and encouragement, my health is excellent. I can walk comfortably, climb stairs without hesitation, and feel strong in my everyday life.
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November 20, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Marc is a super friendly and down-to-earth specialist in nutrition and health. His incredible knowledge makes you feel like you’re talking to a GP who has chosen a natural approach... read more to healing. He explains complex information in such detail and with such clarity that even those with limited knowledge of the human body can easily understand. Marc is also fantastic at following up, ensuring support whenever needed or when concerns arise.
He has helped me tremendously with vestibular issues, providing exercises and specific protocols that I followed with great results. I’m currently dealing with a pinched nerve in my neck, and he has given me simple exercises and valuable advice on what to avoid to finally get relief. His chlorella supplements, which he recommended, are delicious, thoroughly filtered, and a wonderful addition to our family’s diet—even my children enjoy taking them! Keep up the amazing work, Marc!
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October 28, 2024
I can't begin to explain the positive impact this company has had on myself and my families lives, not only did I lose atleast 20lbs in under a month but... read more there has been a significant increase in my energy. My stress levels have also been steadily decreasing.
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October 23, 2025
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July 2, 2025
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Forever grateful! Thank you Marc and Christine for your continuous support and service.
Best of luck!
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November 2, 2024