{"id":2690,"date":"2025-11-20T10:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sh010.global.temp.domains\/~senseite\/theindianimpact\/indianimpact\/?p=2690"},"modified":"2026-01-29T07:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T07:07:42","slug":"discovering-flow-meet-theflowingdutchman-rediscovering-ancient-gada-mace-art-from-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/podcasts\/discovering-flow-meet-theflowingdutchman-rediscovering-ancient-gada-mace-art-from-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Flow: Meet @TheFlowingDutchman rediscovering ancient GADA & MACE art from India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Meet Harbert, the head coach and owner of the Dutch Flow Academy, is one such individual. <\/span><\/p> With a specialization in Macebell, Indian clubs, and kettlebells, Harbert’s path has led him to a remarkable fusion of fitness, movement, and cultural exploration. <\/span><\/p> A Fiery Passion Ignited:<\/strong> From Netherlands to the USA:<\/strong> Discovering India’s Ancient Heart:<\/strong> Indian Two-Wheeler Escapade:<\/strong> Lessons from Indian Masters:<\/strong> The Akhara Experience:<\/strong> Choosing MaceBell Over Modern Gyms:<\/strong> Mastering the MaceBell:<\/strong> Indian Street Food Adventures:<\/strong> East vs. West Perspectives:<\/strong> The Flowing Dutchman Academy:<\/strong> Preserving Indian Soul:<\/strong> Unraveling MaceBell’s Origin:<\/strong> The Future Beckons:<\/strong> Meet Harbert, the head coach and owner of the Dutch Flow Academy, is one such individual. With a specialization in Macebell, Indian clubs, and kettlebells, Harbert’s path has led him to a remarkable fusion of fitness, movement, and cultural exploration. A Fiery Passion Ignited: Harbert’s journey into the world of macebell mastery began with a modest start and a fiery passion. The desire to explore the depths of this unique fitness discipline drove him forward. From Netherlands to the USA: Driven by his passion for macebells, Harbert’s journey took him across the Atlantic to the United States. There, he delved deeper into the world of macebell training, honing his skills to perfection. Discovering India’s Ancient Heart: Harbert’s quest for knowledge didn’t stop in the USA. He ventured to India, the land where ancient strength techniques like macebell training have thrived for centuries. It was in India that Harbert’s journey took an intriguing turn. Indian Two-Wheeler Escapade: Harbert’s Indian adventure wasn’t just about macebells; it involved a fascinating tryst with the country’s two-wheeler culture. A desire for a simple bike led to unexpected discoveries. Lessons from Indian Masters: India, with its rich history of strength training, became a pivotal stop in Harbert’s journey. Here, he learned from Indian masters, uncovering the secrets of the MaceBell that have changed lives for generations. The Akhara Experience: For those curious about Indian exercise traditions, Harbert’s encounters in Indian Akharas (traditional gyms) hold captivating stories. Choosing MaceBell Over Modern Gyms: In a world dominated by modern fitness trends, Harbert’s choice to embrace the MaceBell as a tool for strength and movement has intriguing reasons that he unveils. Mastering the MaceBell: Want to swing a MaceBell correctly? Harbert shares insights on weight, posture, and more to help you unlock its magic. Indian Street Food Adventures: Curious about Harbert’s culinary journey? Discover if Indian street food managed to conquer his taste buds. East vs. West Perspectives: Harbert provides a unique perspective on the contrasting viewpoints of Eastern and Western cultures, particularly India’s aura. The Flowing Dutchman Academy: With dreams of spreading the art of MaceBell mastery, Harbert founded The Flowing Dutchman Academy, where he imparts his knowledge to aspiring enthusiasts. Preserving Indian Soul: Harbert’s foreign flair in preserving the essence of Indian fitness traditions raises questions about authenticity and backlash. Unraveling MaceBell’s Origin: MaceBell enthusiasts and history buffs will appreciate Harbert’s insights into the origins and history of this ancient fitness tool. The Future Beckons: As Harbert reflects on his journey, he shares his dreams and aspirations for The Flowing Dutchman, offering a glimpse of what the future holds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3197,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[207],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcasts"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman.jpg","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman.jpg",1920,1080,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-768x432.jpg",740,416,true],"large":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-1024x576.jpg",740,416,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-1536x864.jpg",1536,864,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman.jpg",1920,1080,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-1000x600.jpg",1000,600,true],"mvp-post-thumb":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-1000x600.jpg",1000,600,true],"mvp-port-thumb":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-560x600.jpg",560,600,true],"mvp-large-thumb":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-590x354.jpg",590,354,true],"mvp-mid-thumb":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-400x240.jpg",400,240,true],"mvp-small-thumb":["https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Who-is-Flowing-dutchman-80x80.jpg",80,80,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"kiranraj","author_link":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/author\/kiranraj\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Meet Harbert, the head coach and owner of the Dutch Flow Academy, is one such individual. With a specialization in Macebell, Indian clubs, and kettlebells, Harbert’s path has led him to a remarkable fusion of fitness, movement, and cultural exploration. A Fiery Passion Ignited: Harbert’s journey into the world of macebell mastery began with a…","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2690"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2690\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3198,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2690\/revisions\/3198"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theindianimpact.com\/indianimpact\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/span>Harbert’s journey into the world of macebell mastery began with a modest start and a fiery passion. The desire to explore the depths of this unique fitness discipline drove him forward. <\/span><\/p>
Driven by his passion for macebells, Harbert’s journey took him across the Atlantic to the United States. There, he delved deeper into the world of macebell training, honing his skills to perfection. <\/span><\/p>
Harbert’s quest for knowledge didn’t stop in the USA. He ventured to India, the land where ancient strength techniques like macebell training have thrived for centuries. It was in India that Harbert’s journey took an intriguing turn. <\/span><\/p>
<\/span>Harbert’s Indian adventure wasn’t just about macebells; it involved a fascinating tryst with the country’s two-wheeler culture. A desire for a simple bike led to unexpected discoveries. <\/span><\/p>
India, with its rich history of strength training, became a pivotal stop in Harbert’s journey. Here, he learned from Indian masters, uncovering the secrets of the MaceBell that have changed lives for generations. <\/span><\/p>
<\/span>For those curious about Indian exercise traditions, Harbert’s encounters in Indian Akharas (traditional gyms) hold captivating stories. <\/span><\/p>
In a world dominated by modern fitness trends, Harbert’s choice to embrace the MaceBell as a tool for strength and movement has intriguing reasons that he unveils. <\/span><\/p>
Want to swing a MaceBell correctly? Harbert shares insights on weight, posture, and more to help you unlock its magic. <\/span><\/p>
<\/span>Curious about Harbert’s culinary journey? Discover if Indian street food managed to conquer his taste buds. <\/span><\/p>
Harbert provides a unique perspective on the contrasting viewpoints of Eastern and Western cultures, particularly India’s aura. <\/span><\/p>
With dreams of spreading the art of MaceBell mastery, Harbert founded The Flowing Dutchman Academy, where he imparts his knowledge to aspiring enthusiasts. <\/span><\/p>
Harbert’s foreign flair in preserving the essence of Indian fitness traditions raises questions about authenticity and backlash. <\/span><\/p>
MaceBell enthusiasts and history buffs will appreciate Harbert’s insights into the origins and history of this ancient fitness tool. <\/span><\/p>
As Harbert reflects on his journey, he shares his dreams and aspirations for The Flowing Dutchman, offering a glimpse of what the future holds.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t <\/ul>\n <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"