Who Were the Fiercest Aztec Warriors? | Ancient Workouts With Omar

The most elite warriors of the Aztec civilization were known as the Eagles and the Jaguars. Who were these mythical warriors - and how did they train? Find out in this episode of Ancient Workouts with Omar.

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CREDITS

Host
Omar Isuf

Created By
Brian Huffman

Executive Producers
Sarah Walker
Brian Huffman
Michael Scalere

Co-Producers
Jon Erwin
John Schlirf

Associate Producer
Audrey Brandes

Writer
Omar Isuf

Researchers
Annie Powers
Cliff Roberts

Guest
Maya Jimenez

Director
Adam Rosante

Line Producer
Diane Akem

Assistant Producer
Annie Hadida

DIT
Raul Vargas

Director of Photography
Craig Hall

Camera Operator
Adam Griffiths

Audio
Brendon Michie

Assistant Camera
Carly Williams

Grip
James Gordon
Phil Coutu

Gaffer
Michael Yull
Xander Sith

Teleprompter
Warren Clute

Hair/Makeup
Sana Young

Prop Master
Kelly Arsenault

Props
Lisa Kannakko
Francis Lengden
Rebecca Wu
Kenzie Benavente
Matthew Parrish

Post-Production Supervisor
Jon Erwin
John Schlirf

Editors
Tammy Jez
Aaron Mackof
Matt Rabinowitz
Matt Reynolds
Mark Rusciano

Lead Animator
Branwyn Elizabeth

Animation Assistant
Demi Bozas

Colorist
John Schlirf

Mixer
Tim Wagner

Manager, Rights & Clearances
Chris Kim

Executive Creative Director, A+E Networks
Tim Nolan

VP, Marketing Production, A+E Networks
Kate Leonard

VP, Brand Creative, History
Matt Neary

Special Thanks
Paul Medeiros
646 Weightlifting

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Extreme
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MIBE
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I’ve studied Aztec military history and culture while I was at University, I was also a Marine, so here are some ideas on some of the key elements of Aztec training: Running and rucking at high altitudes at high intensity, preferably with large amounts of weight. It’s a misconception that Mexica warriors would’ve travelled light. There were no animals of burden to wage conflict, so it’s likely these guys had to supply themselves on campaigns relying on what they could carry or hunting off the land. Some of the best long distance runners are the descendants from the Aztecs, the Tarahumara, they sometimes run 50 to 60 miles a day through the Copper Canyons of Mexico. One Aztec Warrior workout would go something like this: 10 mile ruck through rough mountainous terrain with all of the gear to spend an indefinite amount of time out in the cold. Then gathering large amounts of water, carry it all to high ground, build a fighting position, and hunker down. Those were some tough guys, and probably had some ripped abs 😂Proud to be Mexican!

[OmarIsuf]

Thank you History Channel for this opportunity and thanks to everyone for watching all the episodes!!

[phillips]

This is the single greatest thing I've ever seen in my entire life.

[a_l]

As a Filipino, the Jaguar warrior outfit just looks magnificent.

[chuchoelroto]

I'm a Native Mexican American and I try to educate myself as much as I can about my roots and culture.

One thing I would like to add is that the Aztec...MEXICA people were clean.

[DopePie]

This was better than the other Aztec history videos! Good job

[stormrhode]

This was such a great series. As a fitness instructor who also studied historical combat, I didn't always agree with the exercise selections, but I loved the approach and analysis.

I wish there were more episodes! (Maybe a season 2???)

Thanks, guys. Learned a lot about various historical warriors thanks to this collaboration. :)

[Thurston]

After seeing the title all i can hear in my head is the gangster neighbour from Next Friday yelling “IM AN AZTEC WARRIOR!!!”

[juliusdream]

I always thought the Aztecs pronounced it mashica the X has a SH sound or so I’m told .

[ahernandez]

I like how Omar is so receptive to his guests and eager to learn. Great show

[KronnangDunn]

I am Mexican. I admire Aztec culture, but they were brutal oppressors. There is no way to deny it. In fact that was one of the reasons many tribes and other indigenous people allied with the Spaniards as soon as they arrived in Mexico. Hernán Cortés was successful in his conquest of the Aztec Empire thanks to thousands of warriors from those oppressed tribes.

[cocvhecv]

Great episode. I like the way you closed out the show as "Ancient Omar". Which isn't the title of the show and you nearly forgot to mention your own name. Made me chuckle.

[stevelujan]

Tha!k you for sharing such important information and clearing up misconceptions that serve only to dumb down the masses let us have more thank you.

[Turnpost]

Mind Blown 7:00.
Ive learned so much from this video, that it is embrassing.

[stoneslash]

Yall need to figure out season 2 fast. This is the most interesting thing history channel has going these days

[jessicapetrova]

The attention to detail regarding Mexica Indigenous terminology is greatly appreciated. Thank you for doing your research Omar.

[dccloss]

What 4 captures do you need to be a gym eagle/jaguar warrior?

[NorthSpider]

Great video with even so great information. I always wonderred about the differences between those jaguar- and eagle warriors. But not only that, but also the other info. I'm very interested in meso-american culture.

[BRAINFxck]

Well the Ancient Mesoamericans basically invented medicine balls, they made would make 10 pound rubber balls from the surrounding rubber trees and play games with it, that’s one way they got jacked like imagine playing a basketball/football hybrid game throwing 10 pound balls around.

[cowquinta-szuv]

Big up to my xyamaica Aztec Jaguar Warrior from yahguabo aka Kingston still pushing a good reggae music