Fighter's Fact Book
Description
With over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges martial artists face. In this book he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts, and exercises to give you the edge, no matter what style of martial art you practice.
Discover quick and innovative ways to improve your punching, kicking, sparring, and self-defense skills-plus dozens of tips to develop speed, power, and flexibility. If you are feeling stuck or bored in your martial arts routine, Loren's no-nonsense style will get you up and training with a fire you have not felt in years.
Highlights include:
- 10 ways to improve your speed
- 5 ways to increase your power
- 10 ways to train for self-defense
- 10 ways to improve health and fitness
- Dozens of tips for improving kicks, blocks, and hand strikes
- Guidance on psychological preparation
Fighter's Fact Book includes hundreds of training methods drawn from the author's vast experience, research, and interviews with top instructors from around the country. This is an essential reference for every martial arts student and instructor.
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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.
Content
- Front Cover
- Back Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Information
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part One: Physical Training
- 10 Ways to Train Alone
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Hand Techniques
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Kicks
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Speed
- 20 Ways to Improve Your Sparring
- 10 Ways to Score Almost Every Time
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Blocking
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Kata
- 5 Ways to Increase Your Power
- 10 Ways to Train for Self-defense
- 5 Ways to Prepare for a Belt Test
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Heath & Fitness
- Part Two: Mental Training
- 5 Ways to Alleviate Stress
- 10 Ways to Use Mental Imagery
- 10 Ways to Eat Pain
- 10 Ways to Learn Quickly
- 5 Ways to Conquer Fear
- 10 Ways to Be Safe in Your Daily Life
- Conclusion
- About the Author
- Index
- Books from YMAA
- DVDs from YMAA
