I
want to take a Martial Art, what is a good choice?: I'm thinking
karate for my first martial art, because Tae Kwon Do doesn't seem like a
realistic fighting art and apparently there aren't that many very good
instructors of Kung Fu. I want to have this to get me in better shape and
improve athleticism, as well as give me the assurance that I can defend
myself if I need to, seeing as I have zero fighting experience. Is karate a
good choice?
Is Martial
Power really worth it?: I got my set of "Martial Power"
tapes yesterday. I've only gotten to volume 5 so far (there are 10 + 2 bonus
tapes) but believe me folks this stuff is loaded. It's all about how to harness
the power your body is really capable of. Power that the average shmuck has no
idea is there.
Joint
Mobility Drills in Martial Power: Flexibility and joint mobility are the two biggest weaknesses of my overall routine. Today I sat down to watch Pavel's new Martial Power video set and tape #1 is joint mobility drills - recharge drills from
Super Joints. I feel like a weight or constraining suit has started to be taken off. The pump and the rolling sit-up alone are worth the price of admission. I will be combining and adding in some
Relax into Stretch but the mobility drills will be a daily occurrence.
Martial
Arts strength training - isometric exercise?: Pavel, in martial
arts, when you hold a concentration position (low horse stance for 15
minutes etc), it builds strength in your legs. Is this an isometric
exercise? Would you say this type of exercise is as good as trying to
squat (horse-stance) against an immovable power rack or similar object?
Martial
Arts: Which one for whole family?: I'm thinking of getting my family
(myself, wife, 5 yr old daughter) into martial arts. Years ago I've had some
training in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Aikido. I want something that we can
all enjoy, that also has real world applications for self defense. We work out
with weights and kettlebells, so I'm not necessarily looking for a killer
workout.
Martial
Power and Rapid Response - which one or both?: The Rapid Response
program is based on a one day training for SWAT officers. Martial Power is based
on a two day training for elite military and law enforcement units. RR covers
some of the same material as Martial Power but Martial Power has much more
detail and much more application of strength/power principles for hand-to-hand
combat. (Please note that the discount mentioned in the post has expired)
Martial
Power Review: I just wanted to put out a review of Martial Power. I
was one of the lucky people to attend that amazing seminar and can tell you that
the tapes will give you more info on training/conditioning and tools for your
self defense technique than any other out there. I have used the info found in
those tapes in "Real Life" situations and they have helped. I have
brought my conditioning level up from a constantly injured person (letting my
bodyweight and condition get away from me) to a fit muscular person in 6 months.
Martial Power
- Is it worth it? (1): I'm not a powerlifter or bodybuilder. Just a
Martial Arts guy focusing on street self defense, knife/gun/bat/etc... Wondering
if this series is worth the dough?
Martial Power
- Is it worth it? (2): I'm debating getting the Martial Power tapes.
My fitness goals are all around tactical strength/endurance. A balance of
strong, lean and fast like many Martial Artists train for. I'm focusing on
conditioning and was going to later add a spar pro and combatives training like
Tim Larkin or American Combatives.
PTP in addition to Martial Arts?: I
am in my early 40's and recently took up Martial Arts. I am doing 1-2 hour
workouts three times a week. I am having a hard time recovering between
workouts. I am also sore in the hip flexor, groin and inner thighs as well. Should
I do Power to the People when I am sore from other workouts?
Solo Martial Arts training suggestions?: I
haven't had a decent partner in about 6 months and I'm sick of my
heavy bag and shadowboxing. All there is in this town is Kenpo Karate
and after doing Muy Thai I just can't go back. I just need some ideas
to keep my reflexes sharp till I find someone decent.
SWAT Videos and Martial Arts Training: I
started Tae Kwon Do about a year ago. I'm a green belt and just started
sparring. I find myself at a quickness and flexibility disadvantage against the
younger guys. Would your SWAT conditioning program be suitable for my combined
goals of increasing my strength and improving my martial arts performance?
Which Martial Art should I study?: I've never studied any martial art before, but I'd like to start in the next few years. However, it seems like for my goals, I would need to study two...
I do a good job of avoiding trouble, but I'd like to be able to put a quick end to an attack if one ever happened. Never mind fair, never mind impressive or graceful, just protect my health/life. But then there might be times when it seems like you need to know something like Aikido - a way to deflect "attacks" that don't have deadly intent behind them, from people you don't want to harm.
