Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout [Paperback]

Martin Rooney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2008

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“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 )

“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 )

“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 )

“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 )

“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 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 )

About the Author

Internationally recognized fitness and martial arts expert Martin Rooney is the creator of the Training for Warriors System and the COO of the Parisi Speed School. More than 500,000 athletes have taken part in his programs, and he has prepared hundreds of athletes for the UFC, NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, Major Division I colleges, and the Olympics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061374334
• ISBN-13: 978-0061374333
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Mixed Martial Arts
  • #80 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Martial Arts

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb training Resource, June 22, 2008

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R. Donald "Kettlebells Scotland" (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews
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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!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just OK. Worth half the price it's sold for., February 20, 2010

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Ted (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout (Paperback)

Many of these drills require a partner, most of the stuff in this book is common in most gyms, not worth the money. I did like the section of weight plate exercises, but that's all I got out of this book. Maybe others would like it and find this product useful, however, I did not.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for strength and conditioning professionals, April 17, 2008

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Mark Uyeyama "MEd, CSCS," (San Francisco 49ers) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout (Paperback)

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.