Forza, which means “strength” in Italian, uses Samurai sword training to build body and mind.

Performing graceful, controlled movements with swords, students sculpt lean muscles while cultivating inner focus.

Forza is a full-body workout that burns calories, builds upper-body and core strength, and tones leg muscles. Students use wooden swords to perform basic strike movements, which are combined into easy and then gradually challenging routines. Precise, powerful repetitions demand strict concentration and intense physical exertion.

This unique approach to building physical and mental strength has been featured on The Today Show, The Martha Stewart Show, and The Dr. Oz Show.

The fluid workout is safe for all levels and beautiful to watch, yet still a cardiovascular feat: Forza burns more than 600 calories in one hour.