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…

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NEVER Cocktail Your Training… Here’s Why

NEVER Cocktail Your Training – Here’s Why… Cocktail Training is a term coined by world renowned sports training expert, Dr. Tudor Bompa. It refers to mixing various exercise programs together, having arbitrary and even contradicting goals. The basic idea is this – if you don’t have clearly defined goals and progressions when you train, you…

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Random Training = Random Results

One of the biggest problems rampant among many types of fitness programs is that random training yields random results. It is difficult to measure progress when the parameters are constantly shifting. In order for the body to produce an adaptation for improved performance in life, sport, or martial art, we must apply specific stimulus as…

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FREE Stay at Home Workouts

Since all the gyms are closed and we are all stuck working out at home for the foreseeable future, I want to hook you up with a free copy of my WarFit Combat Conditioning program. This hard-hitting program will build serious functional strength, torch fat like nobody’s business, and prepare you to face anything –…

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Train the Body, Everything will Follow

How do you get great at so many different facets of martial art at one time?   What one thing can you do to bring up your game across the board, no matter what are you practice?   Train the body.   ✅ Want to get better at grappling? Train the body ✅ Want to…

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The Year of Strength

I have dubbed 2020 “The Year of Strength”. Why? Because in strength is what holds us all together. The strength of love. The strength of family. The strength of relationships. The strength of community. Yes of course the strength to physically defend ourselves and others. But also the mental strength to make the right choices.…

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Powerful Morning Ritual To Start Your Day

Here is a great way to set yourself up for success on a daily basis. Spend the first hour of each day working on your own personal development. Discipline yourself to get up earlier and work on yourself each morning – This powerful practice will literally transform your life!   The Hour of Power Step…

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21 Day Wuji Standing Meditation Challenge

21 Day Wuji Standing Meditation Challenge Why Wuji? The health preserving and sustaining effects of Wuji Standing have been documented in hospitals and medical clinics across China.  The reason this practice has such a profound impact on health and recovery from exercise is that the standing meditation acts like a system-wide reboot for the whole…

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Musashi on Posture in Strategy

In his classic work on the art of strategy, Go Rin No Sho, Musashi gives the following instructions on Posture in his art. “Keep your neck straight, putting some force in the hollow of the nape; lower your shoulders, with the sensation that the torso from the shoulders down forms a unity; keep the back straight,…

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5.5 Principles for More Effective Striking in ANY Martial Art

Part 1 of this series, Conditioning the Fists for Striking can be found HERE. Being able to strike with power and precision involves a lot more than merely knowing the technique. Practice must include these principles of effective striking techniques for all martial arts… 1. Whole Body Power  All movement in real life happens in…

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