What if you could speed up your martial arts and self-defense training? What if you could avoid spending precious time on the things that will not help you improve? In this book, bestselling author and expert martial artist Wim Demeere compiles the essential articles from his blog. He covers martial arts and self-defense as primary topics but also connects them with many other aspects such as training, teaching, health, psychological factors and much more. This volume includes not only updated versions of those posts, it also offers you contributions by other world renowned experts such as: - Loren W. Christensen - Marc MacYoung - Rory Miller - Alain Burrese - Kris Wilder - Mark Mireles This book isn’t about untested theories or hypothetical situations but instead focuses on practical advice you can use right away to gain new insights into violence, martial arts and self defense. Wim Demeere and these other authors team up to share the hard-earned knowledge they learned in decades of shedding blood and sweat in both the mean streets and the ring. Some of the articles you’ll read in this book are: - MMA sucks, traditional martial arts suck more. - From the Octagon to the Street - How to learn techniques from video - How to piss off your training partner - MMA against multiple opponents - How to avoid shoulder injuries in the martial arts - The limits of martial arts knowledge and skill - Three keys to joint lock success Whatever your fighting art or goal, this thought-provoking book helps you improve your skills and knowledge for years to come.

Martial Arts, Self-Defense and a Whole Lot More: The Best of Wim's Blog, Volume 1

Sports & Outdoors

Demeere, Wim

Individual Sports

Wim Demeere

You have an owner’s manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body? The Fighter’s Body is exactly that—an owner’s manual for your most complex piece of equipment. As a martial artist, you make special demands of your body. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Making weight for a tournament? Losing five pounds fast? Eating better? Changing weight classes? Are you confused about supplements, vitamins, and protein shakes? Don’t know where to start? Start here. This book will answer your questions about important topics including      · Why some diets are harmful for martial artists     · How to calculate your protein needs for training     · When and how to use supplements     · How to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet     · Why it’s OK to splurge on “dirt day”     · How to safely make weight for a tournament     · Why HIIT training is essential to weight loss     · What to eat on competition days     · How to create a plan that works and stick to it  Loren W. Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine their knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet, and exercise to answer your questions and put you on the road to becoming the best martial arts athlete you can be.

The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Christensen, Loren W.

Diets & Weight Loss

YMAA Publication Center

What if there were a secret ingredient that could make every one of your martial arts techniques better? Not only faster and more powerful, but more likely to slam home to exactly the right target every time? Maybe there is.
 Timing is the art and science of ending a confrontation as quickly and efficiently as possible. In Timing for the Fighting Arts, authors Loren W. Christensen and Wim Demeere team up to teach you exactly how to get every last ounce of speed and power out of your techniques.
 Whether you want to feel safer on the street or emerge from the ring victorious, this book is packed with inside information essential to defeating your opponent.
<ul>
 <li>Why many experts say timing is more important than speed</li>
 <li>How to put the OODA loop and Hick’s law to work for you</li>
 <li>Why timing is both an offensive and a defensive asset</li>
 <li>Which types of verbal distraction can give you an edge</li>
 <li> Why controlling your opponent’s spine gives you an advantage</li>
 <li> Which tournament techniques really work on the street</li>
 <li> How to set up multiple opponents to create timing opportunities</li>
 <li>Which tricks law enforcement officers rely on to buy time</li>
 <li>How you can improve your odds against a gun or knife</li>
</ul>
 You will find drills and practice scenarios to help you develop every one of these concepts. Go beyond theory and put your new knowledge to work in the ring or on the street, where you need it most.

Timing in the Fighting Arts: How to Win a Fight with Speed, Power, and Technique

Exercise & Fitness

You have an owner’s manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body? The Fighter’s Body is exactly that―an owner’s manual for your most complex piece of equipment.
 As a martial artist, you make special demands of your body. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Making weight for a tournament? Losing five pounds fast? Eating better? Changing weight classes? Are you confused about supplements, vitamins, and protein shakes? Don’t know where to start? Start here.
 This book will answer your questions about important topics including:
<ul>
 <li>Why some diets are harmful for martial artists</li>
 <li>How to calculate your protein needs for training</li>
 <li>When and how to use supplements</li>
 <li>How to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet</li>
 <li>Why it’s OK to splurge on “dirt day”</li>
 <li>How to safely make weight for a tournament</li>
 <li>Why HIIT training is essential to weight loss</li>
 <li>What to eat on competition days</li>
 <li>How to create a plan that works and stick to it</li>
</ul>
 Loren W. Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine their knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet, and exercise to answer your questions and put you on the road to becoming the best martial arts athlete you can be.

The Fighter's Body: The Martial Artist's Solution to Diet, Strength, and Health

You have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo and even your blender, so why not your body? "The Fighter's Body" is exactly that, an owner's manual for your body, the most complex piece of equipment you will ever own. As a martial artist, you have special needs. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Make weight for a tournament? Lose 5 pounds fast? Eat better? Change weight classes? Confused about supplements, vitamins and protein shakes? Can't make sense of the food pyramid? Don't know where to start? Start here. Author Loren Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine their knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet and exercise to answer your questions and put you on the road to becoming the best martial arts athlete you can be. This book will answer your questions about important topics including: why some diets are harmful for martial artists; how to calculate your protein needs for training; when and how to use supplements; how to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet; why it's okay to splurge on 'Dirt Day'; how to safely make weight for a tournament; why HIIT training is essential to weight loss; what to eat on competition days; and, how to create a plan that works and stick to it.

The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual : Your Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise and Excellence in the Martial Arts

Turtle Pr

What if there was a secret ingredient that could make every single one of your martial arts techniques better? Not only faster and more powerful, but more likely to slam home to exactly the right target every time. Maybe there is. Timing is the art and science of ending a confrontation as quickly and efficiently as possible. In Timing for the Fighting Arts, authors Loren W. Christensen and Wim Demeere team up to teach you exactly how to get every last ounce of speed and power out of your techniques. Already strong and lightning fast? Prepare to get even better. Whether you want to feel safer on the street or emerge victorious in the ring, this book is packed with inside information essential to defeating your opponent. Every one of these concepts is backed up by drills and practice scenarios so you can go beyond theory and put your new knowledge to work in the ring or on the street where you need it most. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, Loren and Wim are ready to show you the way.

Timing in the Fighting Arts: Your Guide to Winning in the Ring and Surviving on the Street

The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual: Your Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise and Excellence in the Martial Arts

Turtle Press

In one session on the heavy bag, you can develop all the attributes you need as a martial artist or fighter: power, form, speed, timing, endurance, and explosiveness. What other training tool can make that claim?Throughout The Fighter's Guide to Hard-Core Heavy Bag Training, Wim Demeere and Loren Christensen show you how to master the critical skills needed to survive a fight. From these acclaimed martial artists, you will get solid information on how to:- Choose the right heavy bag for your needs.- How best to hang it.- How to care for it so it lasts for years.- And more.But that's not all! You will also learn:- The five types of impact.- How to make the best use of them for specific situations.- Innovative drills to maximize your fitness level and fighting ability.- Creative ways to grapple a heavy bag, including chokes, takedowns, and armbars.- How to avoid the most common mistakes in heavy bag training.This information works perfectly for combat athletes who train for Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai or Kickboxing. It can be applied just as much to traditional martial arts such as Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo or even Pentjak Silat and Arnis or Kali.Whatever your fighting art or goal, you can benefit from the hard-core drills in this book.

The Fighter's Guide To Hard-Core Heavy Bag Training

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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