Unleash Your Primal Power

SoCal Mace Games 2025

Official Results Are In!

Upcoming Events

Latest Updates: follow @GADAPIVOT

New Circular Strength Class- Learn to swing the heavy shit!

I haven’t just swung heavy clubs; I’ve spent years decoding them. I have dedicated my training to understanding the specific physics, leverage points, and tension required to move maximal loads efficiently.

I’ve done the trial and error to figure out how to manipulate heavy weight without it manipulating you.

Starting this February, I’m opening a Virtual Clubbell Strength class!

I am launching a new weekly virtual class designed for athletes who want to stop guessing and start optimizing. We will strip away bad habits and rebuild your swing from the ground up, preparing you specifically for the demands of the SoCal Mace Games or any other sport you participate in.

THE FEB PROTOCOL:
🔹 Focus: Technical refinement under fatigue.
🔹 Goal: Mastery of the Swing & Mill.
🔹 Result: Bulletproof shoulders & competition confidence.

CLASS DETAILS:
🗓 Starts: February 2026
⏰ Frequency: Tuesday @ 5:30PM PST
💲 Cost: $20/class
💻 Where: Zoom (Link sent upon registration)
🛠 Reqs: Own mace/club + stable internet

The off-season is over. It’s time to get to work.

🚀 Registration is officially OPEN. DM to secure your spot for the February cycle.

The numbers tell the story, but the moment defined it. 📈

Last year at the SoCal Mace Games: 30lb mace for 191 reps.
This year: 40lb mace for 195 reps.

Here is the reality behind that jump: I wasn’t originally planning to swing the 40. But right before our heat, my competitor decided to up the ante and grab a heavier weight. In the true spirit of competition, I knew I couldn’t back down. I matched the energy, grabbed the 40lb mace, and we went to work.

That decision, combined with the prep, resulted in a 35% increase in total volume moved year-over-year.

I’m incredibly honored to walk away with 1st Place in the 5-min Sprint and the title of Overall Champion. 🏆

Inspiration truly goes both directions. A huge shoutout to that competitor for pushing me to step up, and to my students: Thank you. You guys push me to be better every single day. Watching you grind in the gym was the fuel I needed to prep for this.

We are already looking ahead to Round 3 of the Games! If you’ve been on the fence about competing, this is your sign. The energy is unmatched. Let’s grow this sport together. 🦍

Rivalry & Respect - bringing out the best!

He made a game-time decision to swing HEAVY just to try and beat me. 😂🔥

This is what competitive spirit looks like!!!

Last year, Alex Ray swung the 20lb mace for 191 reps in the 5-min 360 sprint. This year, the plan was to swing the 35lb.

But right before the set, he decided he wanted the win so bad—specifically, he wanted to beat me—that he called an audible. He grabbed the 40lb mace (a weight he hadn’t tested for this duration) and absolutely sent it.

The Result? 🤯 40lbs for 183 reps.

He doubled the weight from last year and only lost 12 reps. That is a massive +3,500 lbs volume increase in one year.

Honestly, it was super cool to watch. That intent, that willingness to go into the dark place on an untested weight just to compete… that is what this sport is about. Alex’s dedication and energy are infectious.

Way to push the pace (and me), bud. 🚀

From Good to Great: 1 Year of Mace Mastery 📈🏆

What does a year of consistent, focused training look like? Just watch Ashley Davis. 🔥

In 2024, she stepped onto the platform swinging a 10lb mace for 224 reps in the 360 Sprint. In 2025, she leveled up—swinging a heavier 17.5lb mace for 211 reps with incredible control.

It’s not just about the numbers. Look at the fluidity. Look at the power generation. Her form has transformed from simply moving the weight to truly mastering the leverage. That’s the difference between swinging a mace and flowing with it.

All that hard work paid off with a 3rd Place Podium Finish in the Open Division! 🥉

We are so proud of your progress, Ashley. You are proof that showing up and trusting the process builds undeniable strength. Can’t wait to see what 2026 holds for you! 🚀

Working to master both sides in both directions.

Outside - 500L500R
Inside - 500L 500R

Using the @hephaestus.athletica -25lbs

Stop just pressing. Start swinging. 🛡️

Most people train their shoulders in straight lines (overhead press, lateral raise). But the shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint—it’s designed to rotate.

Here is why the Single Arm 10&2 is the ultimate “multivitamin” for your shoulder system:

1️⃣ Decompression: As the mace swings behind your head, centrifugal force creates gentle traction, pulling the joint open and creating space.
2️⃣ Scapular Rhythm: You can’t fake this movement. Your shoulder blade (scapula) has to glide and tilt perfectly to guide the weight, fixing that “stuck” feeling many of us have.
3️⃣ End-Range Strength: It strengthens the rotator cuff at the very edges of your motion—exactly where injuries usually happen.

If you want shoulders that don’t just look big, but actually work for the long haul, you need to add rotation.

⚠️ Shoulder pain or limited mobility?

I’m looking for 3 people who want to bulletproof their shoulders this month. Drop a comment saying “SHOULDERS” below, and I’ll send you the details on how to get started with us.

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

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.

Gada Pivot
Method:
Private Training

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.

Contact

GET IN TOUCH

Got Questions? Contact the IMSA Team Below

​Upcoming Events

Latest Updates: follow @GADAPIVOT

​

Macebell Sport Conditioning: Weekly Group Training

Steel Mace Flow Program at Vinya

Gada Pivot Method: Private Training

Our Clients Say

GET IN TOUCH

Stay Tuned

Upcoming Events

Gada Pivot
Method:
Private Training