SWORDxYOGA
Come as you are, leave as a warrior.
At WeaponUP, we've crafted a distinctive fitness experience that combines the grace of the straight sword with the fluidity of vinyasa yoga to create a workout like no other.
Our online studio is designed for those who seek a fitness routine that is not only fun, effective and engaging but also creatively fulfilling.
The practice allows you to get the best of both yoga, intuitive movement and martial arts in the comfort of your own home and at your pace.
Classes for Every Level and Taste
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Basics and Drills
A series of short classes focused on perfecting specific sword and the basics of WeaponUP.
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Balance
A series of events and classes focused on slow kung fu and qi-gong mixed with breath work and mindfulness.
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Sculpt
A series of events and classes focused on powerful Shaolin Kung Fu basics and power yoga. Sculpting both your mind and body.
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Flex
A series of events and classes focused on deep flexibility. Using the latest anatomy and deep stretch techniques mixed with yoga and the sword.
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Grace
A series focused on the beautiful feeling of mindful movement. Combining flows that require strength, flexibility and dance to create bodies that look like moving art.
Meet your instructor
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FounderSabina is a martial artist and yoga teacher with a unique journey that has taken her from the mountains of China, where she studied Kung Fu in a Shaolin and Wudang Tai Chi academy for over two years, to the mountains of Rishikesh, India, where she became a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher (RYT200). Sabina further expanded her yoga practice in Mallorca, Spain, earning her RYT500 as a multi-style yoga teacher.
Over the past twelve years she has been combining these disciplines culminating in the creation of the practice entitled WeaponUP. This is where she brings together kung fu, yoga, dance and intuitive movement to the modern fitness experience.
Enter Your Graceful Warrior Era.
Enjoy unlimited access to our expanding library of classes, workshops, and fundamental sword skills. We add new videos weekly. Plus, members can join our live sessions for free! Experience the best of WeaponUP at any time, from anywhere.
Take A Sneak Peek At Our Studio
What’s Included With Your Membership?
The WeaponUP online studio offers the full spectrum of the WeaponUP classes, structured into easy-to-follow, bite-sized sessions. Classes are 15, 30, and 45 minutes long to ensure flexibility with your busy schedule. At our online studio, you will gain access to a diverse range of content, lovingly crafted to cover every angle of your training journey.
Our comprehensive curriculum is set to include sessions focused on each of the core WeaponUP elements: Sculpt, Flex, Balance, and Grace. Each series delves into the specifics of its theme, providing you with the tools to develop strength, enhance flexibility, achieve stability, and move with poise and elegance. From dynamic workouts to gentle flows, these series are tailored to foster growth and proficiency in the practice.
In addition to these focused series, the online studio is developing an extensive collection of tutorials on the basics of WeaponUP, ensuring a strong foundation for all practitioners. Drills essential for straight sword practice will also be available, allowing you to hone your skills, perfect your form, and master the art of the sword with precision and grace.
Embrace the journey of transformation within the WeaponUP online studio, where discipline meets grace, strength pairs with flexibility, and each individual is empowered to rise as a warrior.
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Enjoy a wide range of classes that blend the discipline of the sword with the mindfulness of yoga. Focused on four carefully curated series: Balance, Flex, Sculpt and Grace you will never be bored. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, our library has something for everyone. The studio also gives unlimited access to online challenges, programmes and a list of training drills and basics curated to get you to sword mastery!
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New classes are added weekly, ensuring fresh content and challenges to keep your practice dynamic and engaging. Members can enjoy multiple new classes, challenges, tutorials and live sessions every month.
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Join our expert instructors for live-streamed classes, offering real-time feedback and interaction. Experience the energy and community of a live class from the comfort of your home. All live classes will be available on the studio after the class has been filmed.
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All WeaponUP studio members have special discounts on retreats, events, and workshops. It pays to be a member!
What Students Are Saying
“I have nothing but positive feedback to give you, firstly I love this practice and the fusion of yoga with martial arts and the sword, it's so different from anything else I have done before and makes me feel empowered and adds some spice to the usual yoga practice.
— Anne (U.K)
“That was so great! Love the way you incorporate the sword with the yoga and paced for me to follow along Thank you for sharing, great job. I will definately be feeling sore tonight!”
— Kate (U.S.A)
“This is awesome! What you are creating is super unique and sexy. It’s also extremely hard training with all those kicks!”
— Dina (Switzerland)
Check Out Our Blog!
Explore our thoughtful collection of articles and insights, where we delve into the profound impact of fitness and mindfulness. Recent topics include the role of yoga and martial arts in women's mental health and my lessons learned from training as a Shaolin monk.
The blog provides a reflective space for understanding how multiple practices influence wellness and personal growth. Join us for informative and engaging discussions that enrich both mind and body.
FAQs
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Absolutely! WeaponUP is designed for individuals at all levels of fitness and experience. We offer a range of classes from beginner to advanced, ensuring everyone can find a comfortable starting point and progress at their own pace.
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No you do not. While a traditional straight sword is recommended, any similar-length object, like a stick or even an umbrella, can be effective. The focus is on the movement and technique.
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New classes are added regularly, ensuring fresh content and challenges to keep your practice dynamic and engaging. Members can enjoy multiple new classes each month.
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No worries! All live sessions are recorded and added to our class library, so you can catch up anytime that suits you.
This final playback, filmed live, brings everything together—balance, flexibility, and grace. You’ll integrate all the skills you've built over the last sessions into one cohesive flow. The energy of the live recording will help you experience a deep sense of mastery, where each movement is a reflection of the journey you’ve taken. This class is a culmination of your hard work and finishes in a full flow practiced over the last two sessions.
This final playback, filmed live, brings everything together—balance, flexibility, and grace. You’ll integrate all the skills you've built over the last sessions into one cohesive flow. The energy of the live recording will help you experience a deep sense of mastery, where each movement is a reflection of the journey you’ve taken. This class is a culmination of your hard work and finishes in a full flow practiced over the last two sessions.
What You’ll Need:
Sword, mat, water bottle.
Pre-Class Setup:
Take a moment before class to reflect on how far you’ve come. As you press play, let the live energy carry you through this final session, blending everything you’ve learned into a powerful, graceful flow.