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.
The Essential Workout for Service Members Performing Load-Bearing Military Activities The combination of leg and core strength, along with cardio conditioning through weight movement, makes you better at rucking...
The Best At-Home Fitness Exercises Without a Lot of Equipment To achieve any health, wellness or fitness goal, consider incorporating movement throughout the day to break up prolonged...
What Service Members Should Do to Prepare for Casualty Evacuations CASEVAC tests every facet of physical strength and endurance, as well as team cohesiveness, leadership and communications.
The Best Workouts to Improve Your Swimming Times on Military Fitness Tests When you are a non-swimming athlete and your time in the pool is basically limited to backyard games such as Marco Polo and...
How the Growth of Tactical Fitness Has Improved the Military The concept of the "tactical athlete" is a relatively recent development in military fitness training.