When I was a kid me and my dad used to watch the fights together. Watching the greats like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard was one of...

If you have done any type of martial arts or combat sports training, you know this statement is true. The reason being that you can only...

The Curried Roasted Cauliflower Bowl with Tahini Sauce includes two of my favorite ingredients: curry and tahini sauce! This amazing...

While body weight, and plyometric exercises are great for rounding out your combat training, there is only one method of training that...

Hey all, here is the fifth routine in the series of Great Functional Body Weight Workouts that I designed to help new self-defense students get into shape. These quick workouts create basic foundational strength, agility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Additionally, as I mentioned in my book, The Short Fight, you need to be able to control your body in all three planes of motion (frontal, sagittal and transverse) in order to effectively defend yourself during a fight. This

Yes I was one of those nerdy kids in school, sitting in the front of class, always raising my hand to answer, and dressed like a nerd....

A "self-defense guru" contacted me recently about how his "amazing system" could teach people how to defend themselves effectively. He...

This week's high performance meal are Easy Veggie Patties for Plant-Based Burgers. This burger is filled with lots of healthy and...

This gnarly kick can end an attack quickly. Performed at full force it will leave the assailant immobilized, allowing you to escape...

Short on time but you need to get a workout in? No equipment to work out with? No worries. This functional body-weight exercise will...

Hey all, here is the fourth routine in the series of Great Functional Body Weight Workouts that I designed to help new self-defense...

A few years back at a barbecue I attended, I noticed a very out of shape guy boasting about how he was a black belt. He mentioned that...

I have seen first hand the positive changes young people receive from regular training. A few of my favorite student stories includes a...

The Hulk's got it in spades, now you can get some too. Explosive Reactive-Power/Plyometric training workout will help you increase your...

The Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese is another family favorite that not only tastes great (the sweet potatoes make a surprisingly smooth and...

The reverse horizontal elbow strike is an excellent technique that can be performed when the assailant is behind you, and either attempts...

The side lunge (frontal plane) to single leg dumbbell scaption is an excellent exercise for both combat athletes and regular folks...

Hey all, here is the third routine in the series of Great Functional Body Weight Workouts that I designed to help my self-defense students get into shape. These quick workouts create basic foundational strength, agility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.

Let me begin by stating that I have been grappling for over 30 years, and competed for many years. Additionally, I am a USA Wrestling...

Exercise is necessary for our overall health and not just for weight loss. As a matter of fact, persons who exercise regularly have a...