With It or On It
The ancient Spartan maxim, “with it or on it” is a very stark reminder that we must be fully committed to whatever battle we are waging. The full meaning of this phrase that Spartan mothers used to say to their sons before heading off to war is, to either come back with your shield –…
8 Reasons Why YOU Need Striking Power
Remember, striking power is not just about hitting harder; it’s about hitting smarter. Here’s a few reasons why this program is something you should incorporate into your martial training: New, innovative exercises to push through plateaus in your training and stave off boredom. The right tools for the job – low tech / high…
What Does a Ninja Need?
Historically, ninja were the consummate combination of super spy / super soldier. They possessed outstanding levels of fitness due to their intensely physical training and highly demanding mission requirements. Their levels of fitness and training have been the subject of many stories and the genesis for many myths surrounding them. How did they do it?…
The Warrior’s Key to Greatness – The Way Lies in Training!
Throughout history a few exceptional martial artists have stood out from the rest of the budo landscape. Millions of people from every country and culture on the planet have trained in innumerable styles and arts across the centuries, yet we only know a small number of them by name. These men distinguished themselves and rose…
The Warrior Fitness Guide to Striking Power is Here!
Warrior Fitness Guide to Striking Power – Level 1
by Jonathan Haas, founder of Warrior Fitness Training Systems
Specific Physical Preparedness for ALL striking arts from old school Traditional Martial Arts to modern MMA!
Ninja Endurance – Part II
In part one of Ninja Endurance called, How to Train for the Endurance of a Ninja, we discussed strength endurance and I provided a sample workout to help you build yours. Here in part 2, I ‘d like to delve a little deeper into the whys of endurance training and how specifically high intensity interval training…
The Sanshin of Warrior Fitness
A short introduction may be necessary for those readers not familiar with Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Sanshin no kata is a basic training exercises within the system that templates movement patterns for Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. In English, it translates to “form of three hearts”. These three hearts are mind, body, and spirit. All three must be…
The Top 7.5 Reasons Warrior Fitness is for You
Since Top 10 lists have been so overused of late, especially in the internet blog area, here are 7 and a 1/2 reasons why the Warrior Fitness program is for you. 1. No gym memberships required! Still paying for a gym membership you don’t use, or not getting the results you want from your gym? …
Knowing is Not Enough!
With the proliferation of the Internet and the incredible wealth of resources available in book, DVD, and digital formats, many of us already know more than enough to be martial arts masters! Yep. You heard me right – you know more than enough right now to be a master martial artist. Cool, eh? Heck, some…
Your Sanshin No Kata Under a Microscope
Sanshin no Kata (form of the three hearts) forms the basis for movement in the Bujinkan. These five foundational exercises cannot be overlooked, especially with regard to solo training. When I first began training in the Bujinkan over 20 years ago there were very few training resources. There was no Internet! In a way it…
Lost Empire Herbs
