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.
How to Turn Swimming into a Strength for Special Operations Selection Programs Preparing for any military diving or rescue swimmer course requires a significant time investment, not only to get into...
The Hardest Part of Special Operations Selection Programs – and How to Handle It Contrary to what one might expect, the most arduous part of a U.S. special operations selection program is not the actual...
How to Become a Better Swimmer Before Navy Dive School Many fitness and pool competency skills must be acquired before attending special ops programs.
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Push-Up Workout Routine You can try many options, from where to place your hands and adding a weight vest to the range of motion and choreography of...
Grounding: Does Touching Earth Provide Health Benefits or Is It Pseudoscience? Whether it is taking relaxing breaths in nature or your body's vitamin D response from the sunlight, you can lower your blood...