12.5 Reasons Morning Training Rocks
Got your training for the day done yet? Why not? Don’t let the day get away from you like it did to me yesterday. I skipped my morning session because I thought I would have time to get it done later in the day. Well, at 10:00 pm last night I finally found the time…
Top 5 Grip Strength Exercises for Warriors
In response to a question I received the other day via email, here are my top 5 grip strength exercises for warriors…
Training in the Elements
If you are a martial artist, it is essential to train your art outside in the elements. Since most traditional arts were born outside, and not in a gym or dojo setting, it is important to every once in a while get back to the roots of your art. Correct me if I’m wrong, but…
The Ninja 300 – Advanced Level
Before proceeding onto this Advanced Level of my Ninja 300 Workout, make sure you have successfully completed the Level 1 Warm-up and the Level 2 Intermediate Workout!
The Ninja 300 – Next Level
Did you do the basic level of my Ninja 300 Warm-up? How did you like it? I’ve had several positive responses to the basic version, along with requests for the next level, so here you go!
Internal Power and Bujinkan Training
When I first began talking about internal power in the context of Bujinkan training, I realized that many people might be skeptical of this type of training at the very least, or have many preconceived misconceptions that would not allow them to even consider the method as a viable form of training for budo. Therefore…
The Ninja 300 Warm-up
I thought I would share with you today the new Ninja Warm-up I’ve been using in my own daily personal practice. Since the New Year routinely brings our training focus back to the basics I figured a great way to incorporate more Bujinkan Basics practice was to include them in my warm-up as well. Of…
Top 10 Posts of 2013
Here are my top 10 picks for the best Warrior Fitness Posts of 2013… What do you think? In no particular order, here they are… ENJOY! 1) Top 7 Exercises for Warriors 2) Intelligent Tension for Striking 3) How I Healed My Neck with Mobility and Breathing 4) How to…
Kettlebell Training for Bujinkan Footwork
Recently I was asked about how to use a single kettlebell to train footwork for Bujinkan martial arts. Here is a video I put together showing a couple different exercises to enhance stability and mobility for footwork training using the kettlebell. Enjoy!!
A Bridge Worth Crossing
Thanks to my friend, Ben Bergman, owner of Ben’s Power and Might Writings for this guest post on bridging! When most people think of the bridge they seem to believe it’s just a neck exercise when in fact it goes far beyond that. There are different variations of the bridge which I will discuss in…
Lost Empire Herbs
