Solo Training : The Martial Artist's Guide to Training Alone

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Overview

"You can't do the same thing day after day and expect different results. Do something different." With these words, author Loren Christensen puts his money where his mouth is and shows you over 300 ways you can add variety to your daily martial arts training routine. Whether you're a student looking for fun new solo drills to spice up your home training or an instructor in search of new ways to pump up your classes, you won't be disappointed. This incredible collection of drills, techniques and exercises will take your workouts to the next level. Learn to:

* Organize your solo workouts to the get maximum results from even the shortest training session

* Improve your speed and power with dozens of inside tips and tricks

* Beat boredom and get excited about your solo training sessions

* Become a well rounded fighter by adding essential skills that your instructor may not be teaching you

* Safely experiment with new techniques to find your ideal personal style of training

* Get an edge on your opponents with training methods that will make you unstoppable in the ring or on the street

Not only will you learn enough new training strategies and methods to keep you busy for years, but Loren Cristensen's no-nonsense writing style will get you up and moving even on the days you rather skip your solo workout. Packed with solid advice and kick-butt motivation, this book will become your favorite training partner.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781880336595
  • Publisher: Turtle Press Corporation
  • Publication date: 1/28/2001
  • Pages: 303
  • Sales rank: 452,246
  • Product dimensions: 6.04 (w) x 9.08 (h) x 0.81 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Warming Up

Chapter 2: Kicking

  • Front Kick
  • Back Kick
  • Basic Si De Kick
  • Basic Roundhouse Kick
  • Five Useful Kicks
  • Lead Leg Kicks
  • The Last Leg Exercise
  • Leg Chambering Exercises
  • Speed, Power, Endurance & Accuracy
Chapter 3: Footwork
  • The Basic Boxer Stance
  • 5 Ways To Step
  • Working The Asterisk
  • Squat For Faster Footwork
Chapter 4: Hands, Elbows & Forearms
  • Punch
  • Palm-Heel Strikes
  • Backfist
  • Roundhouse Punch
  • Elbows
  • U Punch
  • Hammer Strike
  • Slapping
  • Knife-Hand Thrust
  • Striking With The Arm
  • Lead Hand Techniques
  • Raw Limb Punching
  • Punching With Minimum Body Mechanics
  • Air Grabbing
  • Hand Techniques With Weights
  • Speed Drill
Chapter 5: Sparring Combinations

Chapter 6: Odds & Ends Workout

  • Developing Explosiveness
  • Double Tapping
  • Broken Rhythm
  • Train Your Other Side
  • Hit Him When He Is Down
  • Use Your Head
  • Getting Up From The Ground
  • Slipping
  • Natural Stance
  • Shoulder And Hip Ramming
  • The Good Old Push
  • Eye Drills
  • Eyes As A Target
  • Falling
  • Analyze Your Clothing
  • Kata Applications
  • Double-End Bag
  • Knee-Lift Jam
  • Solo Training With A Partner
  • Coping With Injuries
Chapter 7: Mental Training
  • Exercise Is Good For Your Brain
  • Your Best Weapon
  • Fighting The Big Guys
  • Imagery
  • The World Is Your Dojo
  • Your Inner Tapes
Chapter 8: Cross Training

Chapter 9: 12 Workouts

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 17, 2004

    Best martial art book I've ever read..

    I just want to say, Thank You Mr. Christensen for writing this book. I have studied Shin do Kan and am now a student of Chinese Shaolin Kempo, and this book has helped me in my training in a big way. I have totally changed the way I train and feel motivated everyday to maintain my game (If you know what I mean). My wife trains with me and she likes the exercises in the book. As we speak I am purchasing your next book Fighter's fact book and can't wait to get started. Wish I could have met you to say thank you and shake your hand.... thank you Mr. Christensen thomas s.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2001

    Unparalleled in the field of martial art books!

    Solo Training is fantastic! What an amazing teacher Loren Christensen is; he is the martial arts instructor you have always dreamed about. And while his previous books set a new standard in martial arts writing, Solo Training may yet be his masterpiece. This book is an exciting (yes, his writing is that good!) and enthusiastic exploration of training methods and techniques for training alone, outside of class time. Christensen¿s exercises and drills are easy to learn, and are the key to becoming excellent in your sport. Within a very short amount of time, you will find yourself surpassing any personal goals of fitness and competency. You will also be surprising your fellow students and instructor with your incredibly enhanced improvement. No matter what style, no matter what belt, and no matter how many years you have practiced you will never have been able to grasp the whole picture of martial arts without reading Solo Training. This is one hell of a book, one you will be turning to again and again. Thank-you Loren Christensen!

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