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.
Mile Repeats Too Difficult? This Running Progression Workout Can Help You Get There. These workouts are ideal for those who have to take fitness tests involving high-repetition calisthenics -- pull-ups, push...
Ask Stew: 5 Options to Make Running Less Impactful as You Grow Older If you want to continue running, some options will help you continue running or walking and supplement it with less impactful...
The 8 Biggest Killers of Your Fitness Training Goals and Healthy Habits The sooner we learn to forgive ourselves for past decades of unhealthy living, the quicker we can move on and start...
This Track and Calisthenics Workout Can Improve Your Fitness Test Score Competitive tactical programs often require higher-than-average scores on fitness tests in order to meet a standard or set...
Ask Stew: You Have a Lot of Time Before Joining the Military. Here’s How Not to Waste It. The most important part of a long-term training plan is having fun and enjoying the process of working on your strengths and...
