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.
A Leg Day Challenge for Longevity: Working Your Heart and Lungs With Your Legs When developing longevity is your priority over one-rep maxes and timed-run events, consider the three most important “organs...
How to Select the Best Swim Stroke for the Navy Physical Screening Test When taking the Navy Physical Screening Test -- the common fitness test for jobs in the Navy that require swimming and diving...
Plan Goals for Your Workout: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in the Gym Having a plan to do everything you want is critical to finding that efficient sweet spot between your efforts and your time.
How to Deal with Burnout During Your Military Fitness Training Even with a solid recovery plan, if your workouts are the same routine each week, you may want to mix it up.
