Solo Training 2: The Martial Artist's Guide to Building the Core

by Loren W. Christensen

Overview

In this follow-up to his phenomenally popular Solo Training, Loren W. Christensen digs down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. Solo Training 2 kicks off with a focus on building your body’s core for stronger, faster, and more effective grappling, kicking, and punching. A strong core—chest, abs, hips, shoulders, and back—is the source of your body’s power, speed, and coordinated movement. As a martial artist, having a strong core helps you to get more out of your training and to respond instantly and effectively to the fast-changing demands of competition or an explosive street encounter.

You'll also get over 100 ways to work your combinations, cheat speed, improve accuracy, fight from unconventional stances, practice grappling when you can’t find a partner, and get the most out of your mannequin bag.

This book wraps up with eight workouts, each with a specific goal, like the free-hand power builder and the boxer workout.

If you’re looking to get more out of training, Solo Training 2 represents your next evolution in fighting techniques and concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594394904
Publisher:	YMAA Publication Center
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Loren W. Christensen began his law enforcement career in 1967 as a Military Policeman (Army). He joined the Portland (Oregon) Police Bureau in 1972, retiring in 1997. During his years on PPB, he worked street patrol, child abuse, dignitary protection, Intelligence, street gangs, and in the training unit.

Christensen began training in the martial arts in 1965. Over the years he has earned a total of 11 black belts, eight in karate, two in jujitsu and one in arnis.

As a professional writer since 1978, he has written 45 books, dozens of magazine articles, and edited a police newspaper for eight years. He has written about martial arts, missing children, street gangs, school shootings, workplace violence, police-involved shootings, nutrition, exercise, prostitution, and various street subcultures.

Loren was inducted into the martial arts Masters Hall of Fame in 2011.

Loren W. Christensen resides near Portland Oregon.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Building a Powerful Foundation 15

11 Ways to Develop Powerful Fighting Abs 17

16 Innovative Push-Ups and 3 Ways to Bench Press 33

12 Ways to Develop Legs of Steel 47

13 Ways to Improve Your Core Grappling Strength 65

48 Ways to Build a Bone Crushing Grip 77

41 Ways to Prevent and Relieve Pain 87

21 Ways to Develop a Powerful Mind-Set 119

Walking Meditation 129

8 Ways to Create and Use Mental Triggers 135

Section 2 Sharpening The Warrior's Blade 149

9 Ways to Practice the Art of Fighting Without Fighting 151

9 Ways to Attack & Defend From the I-Don't-Want-to-Fight Stance 159

5 Everyday Fighting "Stances" 177

20 Ways to Practice Solo Grappling 197

16 Ways to Cheat Speed 221

14 Combinations on a Mannequin Bag 235

10 Ways to Create Same-Arm Combinations 241

12 Ways to Increase Your Hitting Accuracy 251

6 Differences Between Practice and Real Fighting 261

4 Mental Techniques For Women 271

4 Things to Do the Day of the Tournament 283

Section 3 15-, 20- & 35-Minute Workouts 291

35-minute workout: boxer workout 293

20-minute workout: I-don't-want-to-fight stance 304

20-minute workout: cheating speed 306

25-minute workout: up-and-down kicking drill 307

15-minutes workout: weights 310

20-minute workout: free-hand power builder 311

20 Minutes: Combinations on a Mannequin 312

20-minute workout for women: mental commitment 314

Conclusion 319

Random thoughts to ponder 319

About the author 327