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Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout

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To be a warrior, you must train like a warrior

Discover the training secrets that have produced World Champions in MMA, Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. More than 750 color photos will show you how to perform hundreds of exercises designed to specifically target each area of your body. You'll also learn:

Nutrition and safe weight-cutting tips

Information on dealing with injuries

Advice on the warrior mind and mental game

The ultimate 8-week warrior workout plan

Whether you are a fighter or just want to look like one, Training for Warriors is a proven, comprehensive system to get you fit for whatever battle life throws at you.

Product Details

Author:	Martin Rooney
Paperback:	320 pages
Publisher:	William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication Date:	March 04, 2008
Language:	English
ISBN:	0061374334
Product Length:	10.89 inches
Product Width:	8.55 inches
Product Height:	0.69 inches
Product Weight:	2.29 pounds
Package Length:	10.71 inches
Package Width:	8.5 inches
Package Height:	0.79 inches
Package Weight:	2.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 40 reviews

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Average Customer Review: 4.5

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8 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Superb training Resource Jun 22, 2008 By R. Donald "Kettlebells Scotland"
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Martin Rooney has effectively given us the conditioning road map. The book is of the highest quality, the photographs are excellent, the editorial succint and clear. For anyone who want the conditioning edge, this is the book.

Fighter or not TFW provides a broad range of excercises and drills. The book follows a logical path giving an overview of MMA and then gets into Warrior Anatomy covering warm-ups, training by bodypart (don't confuse this with traditional body split training) and then goes on to cover specific programs, nutrition and injuries. You can follwo the programs or mix it up and simply focus on the areas that you need to work.

As for the weight training aspect, I'm a RKC Kettlebell instructor and consequently the Kettlebell is my tool of choice. I simpy us kettlebell drill and lifts to replace the conventional weighted drills.

The most valuable aspect of TFW is the way it translates many conventional drills into a MA context.

Most important, once you've read the text, looked at the pics...Go Train!

8 of 10 found the following review helpful:

A must have for strength and conditioning professionals Apr 17, 2008 By Mark Uyeyama "MEd, CSCS,"
Martin has once again out done himself. Training for warriors is a must have. This book is not only for MMA athletes and coaches it is for all professionals in the field of strength and conditioning. The quallity of information is second to none. Having over ten years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning and over twenty years in martial arts I can honestly say you are not going to find a more comprehensive and practical book. I consider this book, as absolutely essential for anybody serious about strength training. I use this book as a resource daily and strongly recommend it.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Solid workout book. Something for every part of the body Aug 20, 2009 By D. D. "DD"
This book even if you use it only as a reference for ideas or as a stand alone is well done. It points out the importance of working and training every part of the body to eliminate weak points and prevent injuries. Everything from the neck all the way down to the ankles and feet, with everything in between. I only wish alittle more detail was giving for training the lower back but other then that this is a good buy.

I have it myself and have used a few of the excercise and I have no regret at all. Even a few of my friends have taken some things from the book.

And of course it has a nutrition section, but if you know your basic's then nothing out of the ordinary here.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

MUST HAVE for serious MMA training May 20, 2008 By M. Davies
This book is exactly as it's titled: Training For Warriors. It features multiple workouts and training routines for each muscle group, important stretches, weight cutting info, and dietary guides. There are detailed pictures and captions explaining the various steps of each workout which makes it very easy to follow.

The training exercises range from beginner level to advanced intensity. You will not be able to do all of these exercises at first. I like that aspect because it gives you goals and challenges to work toward.

Another thing I like about this book is that the exercises are not simply routines with free wieghts or demonstrations on machines at a gym. There are many alternative strength training techniques which do not require a much, if any, additional equipment.

A great aspect of Traing For Warriors is that these excersises target many muscles within a muscle group and not just a single muscle. This allows you to build and strengthen your target muscle(s) together with core, stablizer, and secondary muscles, as opposed to isolating a single muscle. Ultimately that is the best way to achieve the strength of necesary to be a competetive MMA fighter.

Lastly there is some very thorough and detailed information regarding how to diet. It even lays out meal plans for diffent types of diets, whether you be cutting, maintaining, or adding wieght.

Overall I rate the information and techniques in this book very high. I would definitely recommend it to anyone in search of a deeper knowlege of how to properly train to enter the MMA world. This book will serve as a valuable reference time and time again.

10 of 14 found the following review helpful:

Just OK. Worth half the price it's sold for. Feb 21, 2010 By Ted
Many of these drills require a partner, most of the stuff in this book is common in most gyms, not worth the money. I did like the section of weight plate exercises, but that's all I got out of this book. Maybe others would like it and find this product useful, however, I did not.

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