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There are two things I never tire of hearing: The personal testimony of believers reflecting God’s amazing grace and The physical transformation of broken people, overcoming all odds, contrary to “conventional” wisdom and “main stream” training methods. It is my hope that the following true story will inspire and motivate you as much as it…
DetailsThe following article is a compilation of questions and answers concerning the physical preparation for competitive shooting. Dr. Von Rice gave me permission to share our correspondence with fellow tactical athletes. The training insights are universal and can be applied to physical enhancement for any sport or profession. Dr. Rice: “First let me say thanks for…
DetailsTactical Athlete Training Systems, Inc. had the opportunity to raise “the bar” at the 2007 Annual SHOT Show in Orlando, FL last month. SHOT is an acronym for shooting, hunting and outdoor trade – not to be confused with the SHOT DVD I produced (Superior High Output Training). This is a huge event. Imagine 656,100 square feet…
DetailsNNSA Office of Secure Transportation (OST) Federal agents finished second overall in the 2007 World SWAT Challenge, an international competition held recently at Camp Robinson, Ark. The event included a total of 28 Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams from the U.S. Aruba, Germany, and Canada. Each of the teams had ten members who rotated…
DetailsEvery Year we have a ‘Challenge’ at the Dragon Door Booth, during the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo. For the last two years we had the 88-pound kettlebell press challenge, this year we had the 88-pound (40kg) Pull-up Challenge. Here’s the results: Out ouf thousands of people only 100, took the ‘challenge’. 11 were able to…
DetailsIf your life is anything like mine, sometimes I literally have only 10 minutes to squeeze in a quick training session. Anything is better than nothing. I’m going to share with you two total body drills that will kick your metabolism into high gear. Drill 1: Squat Thrust: Clean – Swing – Clean Combo Place…
Details“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 Drill 3 Select three different sized kettlebells (i.e. 32kg, 24kg, 16kg). Place them in a row, five feet apart, in descending order (i.e. biggest to smallest). This is a three-part drill. Each part is one…
DetailsSteve Bacarri; boxing coach and co-author of Power Behind the Punch: Kettlebell Conditioning for Boxers designed this great drill for increasing a fighters punch out-put. Even if you are not a fighter, this drill will rapidly increase your cardiovascular conditioning, strength-endurance, and “burn the butter”. Note: this is an advanced drill. If these exercises are new to…
DetailsKettlebells have been described as the ultimate free-weight, a total gym you can hold in one hand, the ultimate fitness tool, etc. Anyone who has trained with kettlebells can attest to their effectiveness in building strength, stamina, and fat loss. They are also convenient to take on road trips, whether for work or pleasure. I’m…
DetailsThe Janda sit-up, as demonstrated in Pavel’s Bullet-Proof Abs book and Beyond Crunches video has been a staple exercise for me and the people I train. Ideally, it is best to use the Ab Pavelizer when practicing Janda sit-ups. If you find yourself in a situation where one is not available, don’t panic. In a…
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