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Bodyweight Strength Training

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  • Morning Mobility
    Comrades, some of you know my story, but for those of you who don't, here's the short version: I had a herniated disc that was so bad I was... see more
    Author Steve Freides, RKC II
    Submitted 2010-02-24
    Assisted Pull-up Mechanism
    Many people cannot do even one pull-up. However, the ratio of strength to body weight is one measure of fitness. Gymnasts and rock climbers are among... see more
    Author Jay Armstrong, RKC TL
    Submitted 2010-01-12

    Conditioning: Tactical and Martial Arts

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  • Train Hard Fight Easy
    As a Taekwondo Master for more years than I care to recount, I am disgusted with the public's seemingly well justified view of Martial Arts today. The proliferation of... see more
    Author Jon Engum, Senior RKC
    Submitted 2009-07-21
    Physical Training for Law Enforcement Combat
    If you examine the strength & conditioning training programs utilized by professional boxers and mixed martial artists while preparing for a fight you'll note the use of a... see more
    Author By Cpl. Michael Johnson, CPT, RKC
    Submitted 2008-07-17

    Kettlebell Training

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  • The Swing... As easy as A, B, C!
    As long as I have been an RKC, one of the pillars of the system has been to share new ways of teaching the cornerstone movements. As you know, having... see more
    Author Zar Horton, Senior RKC
    Submitted 2010-03-09
    The Third Red Scare!
    The third red scare! But for real this time… It's a book! It's a certification! Wait, what is that thing he's lifting? ... see more
    Author Will Williams, Senior RKC
    Submitted 2010-03-09

    Martial Arts and Close Quarter Combat Skills

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  • Surviving Violence With Tricia Dong, RKC
    In this interview we are talking with Tricia Dong, RKC; a fitness trainer and owner of Code 5 Fitness in Vancouver, British Columbia. Welcome Tricia, would... see more
    Author Brian Copeland, RKC
    Submitted 2008-04-18
    10 Commandments of Fighting Fitness
    If you don't believe this, try the following experiment. Eat your favorite snack (junk food). Time yourself to see how long it took to... see more
    Author Steve Baccari, RKC
    Submitted 2008-01-15

    Strength Training and Powerlifting

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  • Deadlifting Tips
    Picking up a weight or object from the floor is an essential skill. While that may initially strike you as an odd or over the top statement I would... see more
    Author Brett Jones CSCS, Master RKC, CK-FMS
    Submitted 2010-01-26
    Doug Dienelt Meet Preparation
    I start serious meet preparation 3 months out. I am a big fan of Louie Simmons and have used variations of the Westside system for 14 years. Monday heavy bench and... see more
    Author Doug Dienelt
    Submitted 2010-01-26

    Health and Nutrition

    Nutrition, Supplements, and Fat Loss

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  • Excess Estrogen and Weight Gain
    Can certain food compounds be the secret weapon to destroy stubborn belly fat,... see more
    Author Ori Hofmekler
    Submitted 2009-12-11
    Eliminate the Curse of Migraines from Your Life
    Now, For the First Time in History, There... see more
    Author Sergey Dzugan, MD, PhD
    Submitted 2006-10-02

    Tai Chi & Qigong

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  • Wu Qigong
    When I was a child in China, I was curious about the way that local Wu (Chinese shaman) treated patients. How could an acupuncture needle release the pain when... see more
    Author Master Zhongxian Wu
    Submitted 2006-01-18
    Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong (Laohu Gong)
    This article can be ) school. Mt. Emei Sage... see more
    Author Master Zhongxian Wu
    Submitted 2005-12-19
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