Martial Arts Fitness

Since ancient times, stories have abounded about the legendary physical prowess of martial artists. Today's lifestyle, coupled with a lack of knowledge about how to combine fitness and budo, has led to a rapid decline in martial artists levels of strength and conditioning. Warrior Fitness will help you and your students attain a new level of strength, flexibility and endurance -- quickly and with little chance of injury. Warrior Fitness combines old school fitness with modern exercise science. Warrior Fitness covers: Flexibility, Joint mobility, Flow drills, Breathing exercises, Strength ...

Wing Chun is the most popular form of Chinese kung fu in the world today, with more than four million practitioners. This guide will fascinate and educate anyone interested in the martial arts, from beginner to master. The art as it is presently understood has been handed down from teacher to student for more than 300 years. Until now, no one has ever stepped back and taken a critical look at why this art's techniques are presented and performed the way they are.

Revealed: The stretching secrets to help you kick higher, strike faster and move with more flexibility than ever before! You already know how important flexibility is for boosting your physical performance in training, sparring or just staying fit, but most stretching methods are not only slow and unreliable but could actually be secretly reducing your power! So how do you release the potential in your body and ‘teach’ your muscles to be more relaxed, unlocking full range of motion in a fraction of the time? It takes more than just stretching, it takes the right kind of stretching. ...

The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for superior health and muscularity.

***GET THE EBOOK VERSION FOR FREE WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE PAPERBACK*** Let's face it, the world isn't the nicest place out there. There are a lot of people out there that mean to cause us harm. That's why we train martial arts in the first place right? There is also another reason; one that lies dormant in the background until suddenly it becomes relevant when we need it. Once this happens, we are now aware that our training has changed the way we think as well! This two-part short book series I have written to help you fast track the way you see what martial arts training can do for you, not...

The Isometric Warrior Training Guide is your blueprint for forging unshakable strength, explosive power, and inner mastery—using nothing but your own body, breath, and will. Rooted in the timeless methods of Shaolin monks, yoga masters, and oldtime strongmen, this guide fuses ancient isometric holds with modern breathwork, martial structure, and mental discipline. Inside, you’ll discover: – 10 core isometric exercises with vintage-style illustrations – A progressive 6-week warrior training program – Breath control protocols to amplify power and calm – Application drills for ...

DOWNLOAD EBOOK FOR FREE WHEN YOU BUY THE PAPERBACK Martial Arts Mindset Parts 1 and 2, now together at a discounted price! Marital Arts does more than just teach you how to fight. Through persistence and a wider frame of mind we can also learn: How discipline and routine can make us more effective at our work Difficult situations in training which makes us more confident in the outside world Focus and stress management techniques that keep you a level above everyone else. Let's face it, the world isn't the nicest place out there. There are a lot of people out there that mean to cause us ...

Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645) was arguably the greatest swordsman who ever lived, a legendary figure whose methods of thought and strategy have been studied and adopted across a wide spectrum of society, from martial artists to military leaders to captains of industry. The iconic sword saint of Japan was clearly a genius, yet he was also a functional psychopath - ruthless, fearless, hyper-focused, and utterly without conscience. Shortly before he died, Musashi wrote down his final thoughts about life for his favorite student Terao Magonojo to whom Go Rin No Sho, his famous Book of Five Rings, had also been dedicated.

One of the most popular Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan, is also one of the most effective stress relievers available. In China, it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan.

Over 40 and training in BJJ? Zen now offers new concepts that will change the way you think and train instantly. This is the audiobook I wish I had when I began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My age, I didn't think was a factor at the time and now after many years on the mats, I've found that certain strategies and concepts when applied save me from constantly being injured or de-motivated by plateaus.

***GET THE EBOOK VERSION FOR FREE WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE PAPERBACK*** Let's face it, the world isn't the nicest place out there. There are a lot of people out there that mean to cause us harm. That's why we train martial arts in the first place right? There is also another reason; one that lies dormant in the background until suddenly it becomes relevant when we need it. Once this happens, we are now aware that our training has changed the way we think as well! This two-part short book series I have written to help you fast track the way you see what martial arts training can do for you, not...

Have you ever been attacked by a bigger, or stronger person? Self-defense training in Not a one size fits all approach! Tactics designed for bigger, stronger persons do not work for smaller, weaker individuals. Physiology matters! In this book you will learn: • The most efficient strikes specifically geared for the smaller person. • Crucial blocks and defenses to help you avoid getting hit. • The most effective clinching tactics to stop the assailant from hitting you. • Critical techniques and tactics to use to avoid getting grabbed by a strong assailant. • A complete fitness ...

A Zen-inspired “physical education” program for martial arts practitioners and anyone interested in mind-body transformation Using simple, clear language to demystify the Zen mindset, Ralston draws on more than three decades of experience teaching students and apprentices worldwide who have...

How to master the ancient art of moving meditation! The practice of Tai Chi provides many benefits to the human body. Aside from the physical benefits, the practice of Tai Chi can bring improvements in different aspects. Learning to master Tai Chi challenges your physical and mental capabilities. Tai Chi requires effort, patience, and discipline. Improved coordination. Tai Chi progressively improves your gross physical coordination and even the most subtle aspects of physical movement.

The body’s innate capacity for feeling, intuition, and compassion can enable us to heal our physical and emotional wounds. In The Anatomy of Change, Richard Heckler draws on Aikido and Lomi Body Work to demonstrate how a set of practices can bring new awareness and choice into our daily life...

Are you a novice trying to learn the basic katas? Do you often struggle with advanced Kung Fu moves and forms? Is your regular Shaolin training seemingly getting you nowhere? This audiobook will solve all your martial arts dilemmas, answer all your Wushu questions, and help you become a Kung Fu master in the shortest time possible. With helpful descriptions of moves and stances, you don't have to waste time searching for walk-throughs during your training regime. It is high time you took your Kung Fu practice to the next level, and this audiobook will help you do just that.

Sacred Combat: The Spiritual Discipline of Martial Arts in the Islamic Tradition explores the powerful intersection of physical strength and spiritual purpose within Islam. From the battlefield valor of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions to the disciplined arts of Silat, Ottoman swordsmanship, and Hui Chinese boxing, this book traces a rich legacy of martial excellence rooted in faith, humility, and divine intention. In a world where physical fitness is often divorced from spirituality, Sacred Combat reconnects the Muslim reader to a Prophetic model of strength—one that balances ...

"Karate for Mental Health" by Les Bubka, a renowned Karate practitioner and pioneer in the field, is an exceptional book that delves into the transformative power of Karate in fostering mental well-being. Through a captivating blend of historical insights, personal accounts, and expert interviews, Bubka, a prominent figure in the British Karate community, paints a vivid picture of how Karate has become an invaluable tool for individuals coping with various mental health challenges. One of the book's strengths lies in Les Bubka's meticulous exploration of the history of the "Karate for ...

SUPERHERO SIMPLIFIED: Collected, Selected, Revised and Expanded collects the best of the Superhero Simplified blog (www.SuperheroSimplified.blogspot.com) with over 50 pages of new, previoulsy unpublished material added in. Written by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Strength & Conditioning coach Scott Burr, the Superhero Simplified blog served as a "fitness, nutrition, and skill resource for the aspiring superhero." FROM THE AUTHOR'S FOREWORD: "I started the Superhero Simplified blog in August, 2013. At that time I'd been running The Fight Gym—a mixed martial arts training center-turned...

Taekwondo is distinct in many aspects. Although it is a combat sport, it is incredibly ironic. In contrast to violence or anarchy, Taekwondo sparring fosters a sense of camaraderie. Taekwondo is a lifestyle that you need to experience.