What is Hard Reps Program?

VKNJA Hard Reps is a 16 day program where you accept the challenge of 16 days of Steel mace training.

The carry over? The Mindful Mechanics sequence system becomes more effective. You can then begin to dive deeper into advanced training levels, without feeling lost. This is great for all beginners and is currently used by newly certified VKNJA Steel Mace Instructors to refine their Steel Mace technique. Try to complete all 16 days by scaling your weights and try not to take more than 5 days off.

Meet your Team Leader

Erik “Esik” Melland

Esik is a certified TACFIT Team Leader with over 10 years of experience in the protocols of TACFIT. His evolution led him to develop training methods with steel mace. As a Steel Mace Master Coach, he became founder of Viking Ninja and is currently the CEO.

A sought after personal trainer, his career has led him to train clients in the NFL, UFS, MLB and NHL. He’s also an accomplished writer, music producer, photographer, creative director and content director.

He brings the heart of a warrior to his role as the TACFIT US Director. His personal discipline is infused in every workout, and his leadership inspires us to assimilate his life’s motto, “Kill your ego, challenge your discipline.”

The TACFIT Difference

What’s most unique about the Steel Mace is the disproportionate weight it provides. You will learn to experience various levels of dynamic motion and transitions, and deftly counter offset weight and activation methods that keep you safe while challenging your core and proficiency.

The Steel Mace is also an effective recovery tool. Implement slow and controlled movements on low intensity and recovery days to develop muscle adaptation. Learn how to improve your mobility, flexibility, and strengthen all the muscles and connective tissues around the joints — this means less chance for injuries, better balance and coordination, improved performance in sports, and better posture.

What's Included?

• 16 Hard Reps Workouts
• Exercise Instructional Videos
• Exercise Technique Demo Videos
• 24/7 Online Streaming access
• Great for beginners and experts

Recommended Weights

Women – 7lb Steel Mace

Men – 10lb Steel Mace

Program History

“As you swing the mace around your body, brandishing it like an ancient warrior in the heat of battle, you’ll quickly realize how hard it is to control. Its uneven weight distribution will force your core to work overtime and challenge all of the smaller stabilizing muscles throughout your body. And because the implement lends itself to dynamic, high-repetition, full-body movements, it’s an extremely efficient tool for building power, mobility, and muscular endurance.”

– Trevor Thieme, Men’s Health, March 2020