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.
Get Stronger for the Hex Bar Deadlift, a Common Fitness Test Lift Depending on your job, you may be required to lift weights or carry a load in a military fitness test. Learning how to...
The Fitness Cure: Veteran Helps Others with PTSD Get Healthy As the saying goes, “Never underestimate the power of fitness,” and Erica Liermann is a prime example of that message.
Ask Stew: When Should I Breathe During Exercises? A reader asks whether Stew recommends exhaling while performing eccentric movements or concentric movements.
If You Think Nasal Breathing Is Helpful, Try Left/Right Nostril Breathing During physical activity, working in high stress situations, and sleeping, being a nose breather can improve mood, physical...
A Leg Workout for Days When You’re Sore and Need to Work It Out This is designed to warm up the legs with light, full-range-of-motion movements combined with cardio, stretching and/or foam...
