Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"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’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

"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

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"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 )

"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 )

"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 )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061374334
• ISBN-13: 978-0061374333
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	R. Donald "Kettlebells Scotland" (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Mark Uyeyama "MEd, CSCS," (San Francisco 49ers) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best book in conditioning, October 3, 2008

By	Ferdie Nonan "junfanlee" (Philippines) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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