What's Involved in an MMA Metabolic Resistance Workout The one thing every MMA fighter has in common is a powerful athletic physique built from metabolic resistance training.
Combat Conditioning and Fitness Testing There are two types of training you must be prepared for to become a member of special operations of any branch of service or...
Mixed Martial Arts vs. Street Fighting There's no doubt that mixed martial arts competitors are highly skilled, but how would they fare in a real street fight...
The #1 Secret to Surviving a Ground Fight With the popularity of mixed martial arts these days and "no holds barred" fighting, there's been an increasing demand for...
Is Your Martial Arts Training Backward? Learning how to avoid a fight should be the very first thing martial arts instructors teach in their schools.
How to Deal with Gangs This can be a scary situation when you're in an unfamiliar area and are faced with the real possibility of becoming an easy...
Halloween Edged Weapon Training? Halloween stores are a close combat trainer's paradise when it comes to training for edged weapon defense.
Distraction as a Self-Defense Tool We talk so much about the "first strike" as being a punch, but rarely do people consider using "distraction" as a self...
Can You Block a Punch? My first martial arts instructor had a unique style of teaching how to block a punch. He'd stand you up against a wall and...
Amazing Jedi Mind Trick for Self-Defense How you look and act have a huge effect on your chances of being attacked.
Ask Stew: What Type of Workout Is Best for Someone Starting a Fitness Routine? When trying to get back into shape after a layoff, consider starting with a full body/cardio day split so you can avoid...
How to Prepare for Military Service During Your Last Season of Competitive Athletics If you are applying for a job that has a challenging special ops selection, it is critical to take any weakness developed...
Try This Run Plus Swim or Ruck Workout with Added Calisthenics Leg days during calisthenics and cardio cycles should look different than your typical leg day in the gym.
Ask Stew: 'There Are Seven Days in a Week and 'Someday' Is Not One of Them' Whether you are trying to start exercising again after a long break from physical activity or learn a foreign language, it...
Should You Nap, Walk or Caffeinate to Beat That Post-Lunch Tiredness? There are many factors that can contribute to midday drowsiness, including poor sleep, too much food at lunch, lack of...