Product Description

To be a warrior, you must train like a warrior

Discover the training secrets that have produced World Champions in MMA, Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. More than 750 color photos will show you how to perform hundreds of exercises designed to specifically target each area of your body. You'll also learn:

• Nutrition and safe weight-cutting tips
• Information on dealing with injuries
• Advice on the warrior mind and mental game
• The ultimate 8-week warrior workout plan

Whether you are a fighter or just want to look like one, Training for Warriors is a proven, comprehensive system to get you fit for whatever battle life throws at you.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15571 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-01
• Released on: 2008-03-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780061374333
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Review
"A fantastic book! The approach of associating MMA techniques with the exercises that will help improve them is something people will not have seen before." (Kid Peligro, Acclaimed martial arts author and BJJ black belt )

"A fantastic book! The approach of associating MMA techniques with the exercises that will help improve them is something people will not have seen before." -- Kid Peligro, Acclaimed martial arts author and BJJ black belt

"If you want what other warriors don't have, you need to do what other warriors don't do. I want victories and that''s why I follow this program." (Ricardo Almeida, UFC, Pride FC veteran and Middleweight King of Pancrase )

"If you want what other warriors don’t have, you need to do what other warriors don’t do. I want victories and that’’s why I follow this program." -- Ricardo Almeida, UFC, Pride FC veteran and Middleweight King of Pancrase

"If you're tired of being the nail, let Martin Rooney turn you into the hammer!" (Renzo Gracie, ADCC and Pride Fighting Champion )

"If you’re tired of being the nail, let Martin Rooney turn you into the hammer!" -- Renzo Gracie, ADCC and Pride Fighting Champion

"Rooney gets the most out of MMA fighters. He doesn't stop at physical conditioning. What separates him from other top-flight trainers is his strict emphasis on being mentally prepared." (Frank McNeil, ESPN.com )

"Rooney gets the most out of MMA fighters. He doesn’t stop at physical conditioning. What separates him from other top-flight trainers is his strict emphasis on being mentally prepared." -- Frank McNeil, ESPN.com

"This training is intense-and it gives me the strength, speed, and endurance I need to take on and defeat the world." (Roger Gracie, 2005 ADCC Absolute and 2007 BJJ World Absolute Champion )

"This training is intense—and it gives me the strength, speed, and endurance I need to take on and defeat the world." -- Roger Gracie, 2005 ADCC Absolute and 2007 BJJ World Absolute Champion

"You have it all in the book. As someone who has seen the benefit of innovative, functional, and sport specific exercises, I think Martin Rooney is giving people a tremendous advantage in their MMA training with this book." (Kenny "Kenflo" Florian, UFC Fighter and BJJ black belt )

"You have it all in the book. As someone who has seen the benefit of innovative, functional, and sport specific exercises, I think Martin Rooney is giving people a tremendous advantage in their MMA training with this book." -- Kenny “Kenflo” Florian, UFC Fighter and BJJ black belt

About the Author

Martin Rooney is the performance coach for the 2007 IFL Champion New York Pitbulls, COO and director of training of the Parisi Speed School, and an international fitness and martial arts consultant. For more information or to join the online warrior community, go to www.trainingforwarriors.com.

Customer Reviews

Superb training Resource
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Martin Rooney has effectively given us the conditioning road map. The book is of the highest quality, the photographs are excellent, the editorial succint and clear. For anyone who want the conditioning edge, this is the book.

Fighter or not TFW provides a broad range of excercises and drills. The book follows a logical path giving an overview of MMA and then gets into Warrior Anatomy covering warm-ups, training by bodypart (don't confuse this with traditional body split training) and then goes on to cover specific programs, nutrition and injuries. You can follwo the programs or mix it up and simply focus on the areas that you need to work.

As for the weight training aspect, I'm a RKC Kettlebell instructor and consequently the Kettlebell is my tool of choice. I simpy us kettlebell drill and lifts to replace the conventional weighted drills.

The most valuable aspect of TFW is the way it translates many conventional drills into a MA context.

Most important, once you've read the text, looked at the pics...Go Train!

A must have for strength and conditioning professionals
Martin has once again out done himself. Training for warriors is a must have. This book is not only for MMA athletes and coaches it is for all professionals in the field of strength and conditioning. The quallity of information is second to none. Having over ten years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning and over twenty years in martial arts I can honestly say you are not going to find a more comprehensive and practical book. I consider this book, as absolutely essential for anybody serious about strength training. I use this book as a resource daily and strongly recommend it.

one of the best book in conditioning
one of my best book in conditioning. i do the programs everyday. almost all exercises were functional and effective. i am not a MMA fighter but my endurance and capability to do my job was enhanced by the reccommended programs. hoping for another book. A 5 star rating for a good book and a great coach. thanks