Loren W. Christensen Knihy

In one session on the heavy bag, you can develop all the attributes you need as a martial artist or power, form, speed, timing, endurance, and explosiveness. What other training tool can make that claim? Throughout The Fighter's Guide to Hard-Core Heavy Bag Training, Wim Demeere and Loren Christensen show you how to master the critical skills needed to survive a fight. From these acclaimed martial artists, you will get solid information on how to choose the right bag for your needs, how best to hang it, and how to care for it so it lasts for years. You will also learn the types of impacts and how to make the best use of them for specific situations; innovative drills to maximize your fitness level and fighting ability; creative ways to grapple a heavy bag, including chokes, takedowns, and armbars; and how to avoid the most common mistakes in heavy bag training. Whatever your fighting art or goal, you can benefit from the hard-core drills in this book.

You will learn how to defend yourself against multiple assailants, violent dogs, and knife attacks. You'll learn how to contend with close-quarters attacks and adversaries who are impervious to pain. You'll also get no- nonsense instruction on fighting wounded and the justified use of extreme tactics.

Loren W. Christensen - soldier, policeman, martial artist - has called upon his warrior spirit in a wide range of violent encounters: grueling karate and jujitsu matches, brutal barroom brawls and street fights as a military policeman in Saigon, Vietnam, shootings, riots, and gang warfare as a police officer in Portland, Oregon, and fights in the mean streets.In Crouching Tiger: Taming the Warrior Within author and martial artist Loren W. Christensen shares stories of hand to hand combat and self-defense from the mean streets and back alleys he's worked as an MP and cop for decades. This is a rare look at how martial arts can be used in self-defense and defense of the law, narrated by someone who has been there and lived to tell about it.

The threat -- De-escalation -- 7 basic techniques : the least you need to know -- When you want to know more -- Weapons, weapons, everywhere -- Miscellaneous scenarios -- "Getting strong now" -- How to practice -- Assessing a threat -- Mental imagery -- Mental imagery on live people -- Fear -- Reality-based training

In his follow up to the phenomenally popular "Solo Training", Loren Christensen has dug down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. "Solo Training 2" kicks off with a focus on building your body's core for stronger, faster and more effective grappling, kicking and punching. A strong core - your shoulders, chest, abs, hips, and back - is the source of your body's power, speed and coordinated movement. As a martial artist, a strong core helps you to get more out of your training and to respond instantly and effectively to the fast changing demands of competition or an explosive street encounter. You'll also get over 100 ways to work your combinations, cheat speed, improve accuracy, fight from unconventional stances, practice grappling when you can't find a partner and get the most out of your mannequin bag. If hundreds of new training drills sound overwhelming, not to worry. "Solo Training 2" wraps up with 8 workouts, each with a specific goal like the Free Hand Power Builder and the Boxer Workout. If you've read your copy of "Solo Training" to tatters, give it a little time off and dig into "Solo Training 2", where Loren Christensen promises to take your fighting techniques and understanding of fighting concepts to a new level.

Loren W. Christensen shows you over 300 ways you can add variety to your daily martial arts training routine. Whether you're a student looking for fun new solo drills to spice up your home training or an instructor in search of new ways to pump up your classes, this book has what you need. It is an incredible collection of drills, techniques, and exercises that will take your workouts to the next level. Organize your solo workouts to get maximum results from even the shortest training sessions. Improve your speed and power with dozens of inside tips and tricks. Beat boredom and get excited about your solo training sessions. Become a well-rounded fighter by adding essential skills your instructor may not be teaching you. Safely experiment with new techniques to find your ideal personal style of training. Get an edge on your opponents with training methods that will elevate your skills in the ring and on the street. Not only will you learn enough new training strategies and methods to keep you busy for years, but Loren W. Christensen's no-nonsense writing style will get you up and moving, even on the days you'd rather skip your solo workout. This book is packed with insight, technique, and motivation. It will become your favorite training partner.