This is the foundation. If we’re serious about building raw, transferable power, we start with the sandbag. Not because it’s trendy. Not because it’s fun. Because it tells the truth. A sandbag exposes your hinge, your posture, your ability to produce force without perfect balance or mechanical assistance. You can’t cheat it. You either load correctly, brace correctly, and move it with intent or it folds you. That’s exactly why it matters here. I’m not interested in working around it or skipping ahead. It’s non-negotiable for this academy. The sandbag teaches you how to use your back, hips, and core the way they’re supposed to work together. Once that’s in place, everything else opens up. Kettlebells get sharper. Clubs and maces make more sense. Landmine work becomes explosive instead of sloppy. But without the sandbag first, you’re building on sand. So here’s what I need from everyone before we move forward. Comment and tell me what you have access to. 50 lbs. 75 lbs. 100 lbs. If you don’t have one yet, say that too. This isn’t gatekeeping. It’s standards. We start here, we earn the right to branch out, and we build real strength from the ground up.