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Exclusive Video: A Barely Seen Swing Variation to Increase Hand-Eye Coordination!Exclusive Video: A Barely Seen Swing Variation to Increase Hand-Eye Coordination!
Hand 2 Hand Kettlebell Swings are an incredible way to increase grip endurance and hand-eye coordination. Watch along as Jason C. Brown highlights are barely seen variation that will add variety and a new challenge to your combat sports conditioning program. . . . keep reading

Exclusive Video: Use This Little Trick During Kettlebell Swings for Increased Energy and Force Production!Exclusive Video: Use This Little Trick During Kettlebell Swings for Increased Energy and Force Production!
Energy Conservation and Force Production are vital for combat sports performance. Use this little trick developed by Pamela MacElree and quickly uncover how to transform a simple kettlebell swing into the one of the most beneficial drills for martial artists! . . . keep reading

Exclusive CSC Video: Discover how to develop strength and mobility at the same time with this advanced Turkish Get-up variation.Exclusive CSC Video: Discover how to develop strength and mobility at the same time with this advanced Turkish Get-up variation.
Turkish Get-ups are a favorite drill among many combat athletes. Follow along as Jason C. Brown breaks into detail this advanced variation that will develop strength and mobility at the same time! . . . keep reading

Special CSC Video: Double Kettlebell Swing Variations for Combat Sports Power!Special CSC Video: Double Kettlebell Swing Variations for Combat Sports Power!
Double Kettlebell Exercises can be a little tricky to pick up and are much more difficult to perform. Follow along as Jason C. Brown highlights 2 double kettlebell swing variations that are guaranteed to increase your power output in combat sports. . . . keep reading

Special CSC Video: An Inside Look Into One of our Favorite Power-Endurance Workouts!Special CSC Video: An Inside Look Into One of our Favorite Power-Endurance Workouts!
Jason and Pamela break down into great detail one of their favorite power-endurance workouts. Warning....not many people have been able to keep pace with workout. Check it out by following along with this 2-part video. . . . keep reading

Heavy Bag & Band Combos for Incredible Pick-ups and Throws !Heavy Bag & Band Combos for Incredible Pick-ups and Throws !
Check out this Exclusive video by Jason C. Brown, athletics development coach for combat athletes worldwide. These heavy bag & band combos turn average combat athletes into Rocket Launchers ! . . . keep reading


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Planned Performance Training for Combat Sports Performance Part 3.
Although two combat athletes can be playing the same sport, they can be playing dramatically different games! And therefore require completely different conditioning protocols!"Your tactics will also influence your conditioning plan significantly. Read along and discover the best way to plan your training . . . keep reading

Planned Performance Training for Combat Sports Success Part 2Planned Performance Training for Combat Sports Success Part 2
Being physically prepared has to be considered one of, if not the most important aspects of successful combat sports performance. Being physically prepared not only develops the much needed physical attributes that you need . . . keep reading

Grip Domination- Exclusive Audio Interrogation with JC SantanaGrip Domination- Exclusive Audio Interrogation with JC Santana
To be successful in combat sports, a strong and an endurant grip is an absolute must, yet grip training is one of the least understood areas of combat sports performance! Listen along as I harrass JC Santana into unleashing his stockpile of in-the-trenches know how and combat sports gripping protocols. . . . keep reading

Expert Interrogation With Coach Nick TumminelloExpert Interrogation With Coach Nick Tumminello
The director of Performance University, Nick Tumminello is a highly sought after expert in the field of human performance enhancement for his "all inclusive" training style. Follow along with this over 30 minutes audio interview... . . . keep reading

An insiders Look Into Team Renzo Gracie's Conditioning Program !An insiders Look Into Team Renzo Gracie's Conditioning Program !
Listen Along as Martin Rooney, strength & conditioning coach for Team Renzo Gracie, the IFL's New York PitBulls and countless elite level mma and grappling athletes shares his conditioning protocols that have lead to numerous world titles and championships. . . . keep reading

Exclusive Audio Interview with Coach Mike Stehle.Exclusive Audio Interview with Coach Mike Stehle.
Mike Stehle has worked with some of the best fighters in the world ! Renzo & Ryan Gracie along UFC fighter Ricardo Almeida would spend their afternoons training with Mike on the beach. More recently Mike has been working with UFC fighter Frankie Edgars. Listen along as Mike shares his conditioning secrets that keep elite MMA athletes coming back for more ! . . . keep reading


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Away From Home? Try this bodyweight workout!
As always, when your traveling, you might not have access to decent equipment, so combining bodyweight exercises for a workout is a great way to not set yourself back while traveling. . . . keep reading

The Perfect Bodyweight Warm-up for Turkish Get-ups.The Perfect Bodyweight Warm-up for Turkish Get-ups.
The Kettlebell Turkish get-up has become a staple in combat sport and martial arts conditioning programs recently. Before attacking the heavy weight do this first! . . . keep reading

Planned Performance Training for Combat Sports Conditioning...Part 1.Planned Performance Training for Combat Sports Conditioning...Part 1.
There must be some reason why certain combat athletes win more matches than others. Said another way…if two equally skilled combat athletes compete…why does one get to go home the winner and the other as a loser? Read along with our new Planned Performance Series and find out all the details. . . . keep reading

Explosive MMA ConditioningExplosive MMA Conditioning
In almost every sport the ability to be explosive and powerful often goes hand in hand with success, and this is especially true in Mixed Martial Arts. Being a faster and more explosive fighter gives you the ability to overpower, outwork, and outgun your opponent from start to finish. The truth is that almost every athlete can dramatically improve their power with the right program, but very few programs get it right. . . . keep reading

Secrets of Muscular EnduranceSecrets of Muscular Endurance
Some say you should be doing endless amount of bodyweight exercise to improve your endurance, others maintain endurance is best served by improving your maximum strength through max intensity strength training. . . . keep reading

A New Method of Interval TrainingA New Method of Interval Training
Over the past few years there have been a large number of articles written on interval training and speculation over which method of interval training is the best for MMA,but in this article I'm going to introduce you to a different method of doing intervals that I've found to be far more effective to improving conditioning for MMA and I'm even going to explain why and how it works. . . . keep reading


 
 

The Perfect Bodyweight Warm-up for Turkish Get-ups.
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
The Perfect Bodyweight Warm-up for Turkish Get-ups. The Kettlebell Turkish get-up has become a staple in combat sport and martial arts conditioning programs recently. Before attacking the heavy weight do this first! . . . keep reading
Explosive MMA Conditioning
Joel Jamieson
Explosive MMA Conditioning In almost every sport the ability to be explosive and powerful often goes hand in hand with success, and this is especially true in Mixed Martial Arts. Being a faster and more explosive fighter gives you the ability to overpower, outwork, and outgun your opponent from start to finish. The truth is that almost every athlete can dramatically improve their power with the right program, but very few programs get it right. . . . keep reading
Common MMA Conditioning Mistakes
Joel Jamieson
Common MMA Conditioning Mistakes Developing an effective conditioning program for MMA is no easy task. MMA is one of the most grueling sports around and requires both explosiveness and tremendous endurance at the same time. This presents a unique challenge and requires smart training and a lot of hard work. Avoiding the 7 most common MMA conditioning mistakes will help you get the most out of your training program. . . . keep reading
Amplify your Push-ups with this Kettlebell Push-up variation...it's no joke.
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Amplify your Push-ups with this Kettlebell Push-up variation...it's no joke. Push-ups remain a staple drill in the conditioning programs of many combat athletes for good reason. With the little help of a kettlebell we'll show you how to take your push-ups to the next level. . . . keep reading
Grip Domination- Exclusive Audio Interrogation with JC Santana
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Grip Domination- Exclusive Audio Interrogation with JC Santana To be successful in combat sports, a strong and an endurant grip is an absolute must, yet grip training is one of the least understood areas of combat sports performance! Listen along as I harrass JC Santana into unleashing his stockpile of in-the-trenches know how and combat sports gripping protocols. . . . keep reading
Video Clip: How to transform an old Barbell into a combat sports gripping machine!
Greg Kowal
Video Clip: How to transform an old Barbell into a combat sports gripping machine! Gripping is one of the most essential areas for your combat sports conditioning program ! Without a strong grip you simply cannot become a dominant combat athlete. Check out this video and transform your old Barbell into a combat sports gripping machine! . . . keep reading
Video Clip: Watch Along as Greg Kowal highlights 2 Kettlebell Clean Variations that build incredible combat sports endurance and stamina!
Greg Kowal
Video Clip: Watch Along as Greg Kowal highlights 2 Kettlebell Clean Variations that build incredible combat sports endurance and stamina! The Kettlebell Clean has become a staple exercise in most combat sports conditioning programs. Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to increase the intensity with these Kettlebell Clean variations. . . . keep reading
Exclusive Video: Heavy Bag Pull-ups ?
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Exclusive Video: Heavy Bag Pull-ups ? The Pull-up, simple and effective ! How many variations can you come up with ? The more you mix it up, the more you'll benefit. You're gonna love this Pull-up variation specifically designed for combat sports performance. . . . keep reading

Kettlebell Burpees for Full Body Power
David Whitley Sr. RKC
Kettlebell Burpees for Full Body Power The burpee or squat thrust and its many variations are a staple of any fighters bodyweight exercise conditioning arsenal. It is feared and hated around the world for it's brutality, loved for it's versatility and effectiveness. . . . keep reading

Video Clip: Develop a core and trunk that can deliver punch or throw without losing stability and power.
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Video Clip: Develop a core and trunk that can deliver punch or throw without losing stability and power. Every Combat Athlete needs a core and trunk that can deliver a punch or throw without losing stability and power. This Tornado Ball drills delivers the best of both worlds. Watch along as Jason C. Brown, Athletic Development Coach breaks down the details on this exclusive online video ! . . . keep reading
Video Clip : Increase punching power with this simple yet highly effective exercise. You'll wish you knew this exercise years ago... especially if you're a striker !
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Video Clip : Increase punching power with this simple yet highly effective exercise. You'll wish you knew this exercise years ago... especially if you're a striker ! If you're a striker and you enjoy throwing hooks and upper-cuts, then this one simple, yet highly effective drill will make your punches much more powerful... follow along to discover this rare combat conditioning drill. . . . keep reading

Online Video: Develop Tremendous Rotational Power with this is Unique Tornado Ball Drill !
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Online Video: Develop Tremendous Rotational Power with this is Unique Tornado Ball Drill ! Rotation is one of the most important yet most neglected areas of training. Watch along as Athletic Devleopment Coach Jason C. Brown shares this unique Tornado Ball Drill that's 100% Guaranteed to increase your rotational power ! . . . keep reading
Add Some Fun to Your Kettlebell Training While Developing Hand-Eye Coordination and a Killer Combat Sports Grip !
Pamela MacElree
Add Some Fun to Your Kettlebell Training While Developing Hand-Eye Coordination and a Killer Combat Sports Grip ! If you'd like to take your grip strength to the next level while having some fun... then you must learn this Kettlebell Exercise for Combat Sports Conditioning ! . . . keep reading

3 Most Common Training Mistakes for Combative Athletes ! Some of these ideas may anger you, GOOD! We need to think and constantly evaluate how and why we do things !
Josh Henkin
3 Most Common Training Mistakes for Combative Athletes ! Some of these ideas may anger you, GOOD! We need to think and constantly evaluate how and why we do things ! With the growing interest in combative sports it is no wonder that there is more confusion than ever on what is fact versus fiction in the area of strength and conditioning. . . . keep reading

If you're tired of being slow and weak then try this kettlebell & band combo and work your hips and legs harder than ever before.
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Kettlebell & Band Training Video: Develop Powerful Hips and Legs with this Unique Kettlebell & Band Movement. If you're tired of being slow and weak then try this kettlebell & band combo and work your hips and legs harder than ever before. . . . keep reading

Creating a Strong Core with Medicine Ball Training !
Pamela MacElree
Creating a Strong Core with Medicine Ball Training ! A weak core can be costly to a combat sport athlete. Not just for the combat sports performance benefits but also for injury prevention. These are some outstanding ways to develop a stronger core with a simple medicine ball. . . . keep reading

Band Lunge Row
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
Every Combat Sport athlete must possess great pulling power and legs that will not quit. This unique Band will give you both... Guaranteed. . . . keep reading
Discover one of the most beneficial yet neglected exercises for Combat Sports Performance.
Pamela MacElree
If you're not including Lunges in your Combat Sports Conditioning Program, you're missing out on one of the most potent sport specific drills for combat sports. Check out this Kettlebell Lunge variation and learn the right way to perform it. . . . keep reading
This is the Only Drill You'll Ever Need to Create Killer Clinches and Devastating Knees.
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
This is the Only Drill You'll Ever Need to Create Killer Clinches and Devastating Knees. Here are 2 ways you can create bone crushing clinches and keep the your pulling power cranking on high! . . . keep reading
How To Prepare Your Wrists for Any Combat Sport Situation !
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
A wrist injury can set you back months in your training ! As a combat athlete you must do everything to strength and protect your wrist. These unique Kettlebell exercises will make sure that your wrist are strong in every angle. . . . keep reading

The Top 3 Hamstring Exercises to Improve Combat Sports Performance and Reduce Injuries.
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
The Top 3 Hamstring Exercises to Improve Combat Sports Performance and Reduce Injuries. Have you ever wondered what the best hamstring exercises are to improve performance and reduce injuries ? Combine these 3 drills and never hurt a hamstring again while making your Guard extremely dangerous. . . . keep reading
The Best Kettlebell Drill for Powerful Hip Throws !
Jason C. Brown BS CSCS
People always ask me, "What is the best kettlebell drill for improving my hip throws ?" Now'll you'll know the answer. Watch this video tutorial immediatly to improve your combat sports conditioning. . . . keep reading
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