There sleeps a hidden power, an untapped strength deep inside us all. Some go their entire lives without ever realizing this, much less tapping into it. But it is there is each and every one of us, I assure you. Right now it lies dormant, waiting to be discovered. How do you unlock it and […]
Ancient roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 3)
Final part of the Ancient Roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 1) and (part 2) SPEED Sprints (1 Energy Unit) (Approx. 4 Minutes) Sprint training is an anaerobic workout, which means greatly improved muscle gain and fat burn over aerobic exercise like lighter jogging. My sense is that, for 99% of all competitive grapplers and martial […]
Ancient roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 2)
Starting where we left off from Ancient Roman techniques for gladiator fitness (part 1) Favored provisions for Honored champions Extra Praise and Dramatic Embellishment (5 victories by beheading) Swiftly turning into the favorite of the crowd was never easy. Especially when dealing with trained killers and ferocious animals and other enemies with ridiculous advantages. For […]
Ancient roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 1)
A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Always in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Mostly captured or purchased slaves, sometimes condemned criminals, and occasionally people of high social status. Gladiators offered spectators an example of Rome’s warrior spirit and, in fighting or dying well, they could […]
Learn from the best: Bruce Lee
You know that name. If you are old enough to read this blog and know enough about movies, athletics, martial arts or even good books. You know the legend. It doesn’t matter what age you are or what country you are from. The respect gained by this five feet seven-inch tall master transcends time. His wisdom […]