IMF - International Macelifting Federation

  Those interested in joining the Federation can now apply for annual membership in the IMF.  It runs from November 13, 2021 to December 31, 2022.  The benefits of being a member of the IMF are:  - It allows you to be part of the International Macelifting Federation, the only one that practices the discipline according to the rules dictated by the creator of Macelifting.   - It allows you to participate in all competitions organized by the Federation. -It allows you to validate the macebell categories. -Allows you to follow the training to become an IMF Instructor (virtual or on-site) taught by IMF instructors approved by the Federation.  -Federation members get discounts on courses, competitions and merchandising. -The price of the annual membership per person is 25 euros and for clubs or groups of 5 or more people is 20 euros per person. -To become a member you only have to pay the amount in the IMF bank account:  IBAN FR76 1330 6009 7523 1118 6616 320 BIC/ SWIFT Number: AGRIFRPP833

                                             MACELIFTING INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP- RESULTS

  An interview with Zbigniew Tyszka, IMF Pro Macelifter, 15 kg category IMF: Hi Zbigniew, introduce yourself so that we can get to know you better. ZT: Hello. My name is Zbigniew Tyszka and I am a grappling coach at Piranha Gdynia Grappling Team. IMF: Where do you live and where do you train? ZT: I live in the city of Gdynia, Poland. IMF: How and when did you start training with a macebell? ZT: I started training macebell seriously in July 2020 after training with Michał and Wojtas from Barbalians. I became interested in ballistic training in March 2020 after watching Iranian and Indian wrestlers on YouTube. IMF: What do you like  about Macelifting? ZT: Training with macebells greatly improves arm and grip strength   which is the basis of grappling. No previous training has had such a positive effect on my body. IMF: What advice would you give new macelifters who start their adventure with this sport? ZT: You have to invest in equipment because it is the key to the development. IMF: In

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to the pandemic, many macelifters have not been able to train properly for the IMF's international online championship.  We have considered canceling it, but out of respect for the macelifters who have trained we will keep it. Registration will be free! Macelifters interested in participating only have to register by sending the information requested in the previous post. In the competition, the category of mace can be validated. No CMM, MM, IMM or WCMM titles will be awarded in case of reaching the required result. Be a macelifter!  IMF _______________________________________________________ COMUNICADO IMPORTANTE: Debido a la pandemia, muchos macelifters no han podido entrenar correctamente para el campeonato internacional online de la IMF. Hemos considerado cancelarlo, pero por respeto a los macelifters que se han entrenado lo mantendremos.  El registro será gratuito! Los macelifters interesados en participar solo tienen que registrarse enviando la inf

  Welcome to the 1st Macelifting International Championship  Dear Country representatives and athletes, to develop and promote Macelifting in the world, the International Macelifting Federation (IMF) organizes its first international championship.  Due to the current health situation, two possibilities of participation are offered to maclifters: 1. ONLINE PARTICIPATION:  https://www.facebook.com/events/ At the Online participation we will be needing video or videos of your lifting, including weighing the macebell and your body weight Each ranked athlete that participates will receive a medal and a digital certificate with his results.  The competition must take place in accordance with IMF rules: https://internationalmaceliftingfederation.com/p/rules.html   Competition is done under bodyweight categories, athletes will qualify under tests, macebell weight, and age groups.  Competition disciplines: Classic Biathlon, Swing 360º No Limit, Strong Biathlon, Strong Swing 360º No Limit, Do

IMF: Hi Gastón, introduce yourself so we can get to know you better G.G: I was born in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 44 years ago and I train  Kettlebell and Macebell instructors. I am a specialist in macebell swings 300º and 360º with one hand. IMF: Where do you live and where do you train? G.G: I live in Madrid, Spain and I train indoor and outdoor. IMF: How and when did you start training with macebell? G.G: I had two beginnings with this tool, the first was in 2010, after being inspired by watching a video of a professional wrestler, Karl Gotch, teaching his students how to swing a macebell. Although I liked the macebell, I could not master it or connect with it, I did some two-handed swings combining them with my kettlebell training, I left it completely for a few years. Unfortunately I do not have videos of my first swings, I would like to see myself. After that my serious beginning was in 2013, as a result of watching once more another video, this time was Ken Theissen,