Which Warrior Fitness Program is Right for You?
I get asked this question all the time – Jon, which one of your programs should I start with? And the answer is, it depends on your goals. So in this article I’m going to give you a set of general guidelines to help you decide which program is right for you. Quick disclaimer before…
3 Things I Do Every Day for Recovery
I’m looking at the calendar and this year is winding down quickly. I swear, once we hit September the whole thing just seems to fly by! And, since this year has been crazy (to say the least) for most of the world, I won’t be sorry to see it go! But before the year ends, I’ll…
Why Body Skills are Critical to Martial Arts
Body skills are the foundation of ALL martial and athletic movement. In fact, in my mind, they are the foundation of all good, powerful, pain-free human movement! What are body skills? They are the qualities that connect, support, mobilize, and strengthen the body from the inside out. They create a highly resilient, dynamically stable body…
Daily Mobility Practice – The Fountain of Youth
All movement skills, especially martial movement skills, must be built on a foundation of both stability and mobility. Today we will cover mobility. A complete mobility practice moves each joint in the body through its complete range of motion bathing it in synovial fluid. Movement is the only way your joints get nutrition! Many trainers…
Strength in the Deviation
Usually being deviant is not looked upon as a positive character trait. However, as we shall see, what makes for a poor character trait is in fact a desirable outcome for increasing performance and injury prevention! In this article we will explore how building strength into a deviation of “correct” form can create a built…
Lost Empire Herbs
