Warrior Functional Training

Randy Couture - 12th Dec - Leeds - Book signing and Launch Party

2011-11-07T15:46:00.000-08:00

New site is up and first course is released!

2011-09-12T17:33:00.000-07:00

This course is completely unique!!! This method is not taught anywhere else. The understanding it gives PT’s and Martial Artists to be successful and teach safely is must know knowledge.

Functional Striking for Mixed Martial Arts Certification

This course is for Personal trainers, MMA coaches, Fitness Enthusiasts, Martial Arts Practitioners, in fact anyone who wants a new understanding of Boxing / Kickboxing training and Kettlebell routines for combat sports.

Many Personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts now incorporate Boxing training and functional fitness methods into their training and teaching. Also many martial arts teaching are setting up classes and working with people on a more fitness based level. But on the whole many do not have a full understanding of the best way to teach these methods. Therefore there is a concern that long-term injuries may occur if one is not fully informed of the correct body mechanics and best practices for developing fitness via Strike training and also with Kettlebells.

With this in mind are years of training and research we have put together the first Coaching Award based on understanding the Body Structure of striking and fitness development for Boxing and MMA style training.
Learn the correct method of punching with whole body power
Learn Kinetic linking and delinking
Learn the correct body alignment in order to avoid injuries when striking
Learn how to avoid hand common boxing hand injury
Learn how to avoid long term shoulder problems
Learn the correct way to achieve maximum body conditioning with strike training
Learn the correct use of focus pad training
Learn endless methods to combine pad routines
Learn a total one to one Boxing training system for fitness training and also self-defence
Learn excellent circuit training skills with protocols for using Kettlebells, pads and functional bodyweight exercises
Learn the best Kettlebell exercises to maximise your punching power and body development
Learn the Kettlebell routines designed for all areas of MMA training
Learn Kettlebells for training rounds and fight conditioning
Learn Kettlebell MMA and Boxing circuits
Learn advanced core development for MMA with Kettlebells
Learn advanced understanding of balance and timing

Also included in this course is kickboxing training module to give you a complete understanding of total body training with martial arts protocols

We hope you take this great opportunity to learn with us and please feel free to email any queries you may have regarding the course.

Go to our site and book now to save!

New site - new courses coming soon!

2011-07-17T07:58:00.000-07:00

New site will be up in the next week or so!

Plus new courses will be good to go!!

Watch this space!

Kettlebells with Steve Cotter

2009-06-29T01:14:00.001-07:00

Certified Kettlebell Teacher Level I
Fitness Movement Dynamics Level II
London, England
London, England - July 2009

Certified Kettlebell Teacher Level I
Fitness and Movement Dynamics Level II
London, England

Date and Time:
Level I
July 11-12, 2009
9:30 am - 5:00 pm both days

Level II
July 13-14, 2009
9:30 am - 5:00 pm both days

Location:

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Rd, London, England

Level I ₤700 ($1059 USD)
REGISTER HERE FOR LEVEL I !

Level II ₤700 ($1059 USD)
REGISTER HERE FOR LEVEL II !

Level I and II together ₤1225 ($1,854 USD)
REGISTER HERE FOR BOTH LEVEL I + II !

For additional information contact ken.blackburn@ikff.net or kathy.martinez@ikff.net

It's no secret that kettlebells have proven themselves to be one of the most effective training tools in existence for developing every attribute on the physical/athletic continuum – strength, endurance, core strength, agility, flexibility and the list goes on. However, there really hasn't been a comprehensive system that brings together the all the benefits kettlebells have to offer. Until now! - that is where the CKT certification comes in!
What will you learn at a CKT certification?

* The core Kettlebell lifts and all their variations!
* How to properly execute all of the competition lifts involved in Russian Kettlebell Sport – swing, snatch, clean, jerk, clean and jerk.
* How you can still achieve all of your fitness goals despite the challenge of limited time
* How to design a program for any fitness goal you or your clients may have – strength, endurance, work capacity, muscle mass, mobility etc.
* The necessary drills needed to help ensure you and your clients learn all the lifts safely
* The multiple types of energy needed for powerful pressing and squatting
* The importance of training for “time” and how it can take your “work capacity” through the roof!
* How kettlebells train your body to effectively manage any type of force encountered in the real world
* How to create the “blueprint” necessary for achieving mastery in Russian Kettlebell sport
* Why kettlebells make you more resistant to injury
* How kettlebells can be combined with other training methods to develop un-matched athleticism (more on this in the FMD certification!)
* Why learning to regulate your tension is a huge must in improving your lifts and athleticism
* And much more!

New Course - MMA Strength & Conditioning Coach

2009-05-11T11:26:00.001-07:00

FIRST CERTIFICATION OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD!
An MMA World Exclusive Event, presented by The Strength Company
In association with 10th Legion Fightwear, UTC Gym and MMAUnltd Magazine
MMA – Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach – Birmingham, UK
Go to http://www.thestrengthcompany.co.uk/ to download a registration form for cheque or postal order payments.
PLEASE NOTE: THE STRENGTH COMPANY IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT TELEPHONE BOOKINGS
Date: September 11 and 12, 2009
Venue: Ultimate Training Centre53 - 59 High StreetErdington, BirminghamB23 6SA

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (both days)
Cost:Early Registration: £349.00 before/on 1st JulyLate Registration: £399.00 after 1st July

Certified Kettlebell Trainer

2008-09-15T16:57:00.001-07:00

I just got back got from two days of Kettlebell Instructor training with my good friend Steve Cotter and with my new friend Ken Blackburn.

I am now a Certified Kettlebell Trainer in the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. We all had a great weekend!

I am already looking forward to the next time!

Ken Blackburn -Alan Orr - Steve Cotter

Steve in action with two 32 kg bad boys! I am always in shock when I watch Steve lift. He can lift of reps all day and control crazy size weights with no problem. Functional strength as it should be!
Ken is also one of the top American kettlebell competitors and currently holds the American record in the jerk and is the 2007 World Champion in the Chair Press.

You could not train with better guys!

Steve Cotter Courses

2008-08-01T17:48:00.001-07:00

My teacher Steve Cotter will be teaching Kettlebell Instructor courses in the UK in Sep 2008

Go to

http://www.fullkontact.com/events-workshops.html

for full details.

Correct Wing Chun Push Up

2008-05-04T01:25:00.000-07:00

Arron demos the correct Wing Chun Push Up. When you punch you must have bends in each joint to direct kinetic vector forces. That is why you do not lock you elbow out when punching and also why your wrist is not straight as many people believe.

Never too old Never too Young for Exercise!

2008-04-21T17:31:00.000-07:00

From 60 to 6

Erine and Sophie enjoy fitness! Thats how you make your workouts easy.

Functional strength!

2008-04-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

These cats have functional strength and some! An honour to get up close to them.

Exercise to keep warm!

2008-04-19T12:05:00.000-07:00

Carron in Lapland - keeping warm up and down the hills! This is much harder work that you think. At -10 you need to keep moving!

Fit Kid! Make it fun!

2008-04-19T11:41:00.000-07:00

Sophie age 6 - Hill running on one of our trails in New Zealand

Balance training! Fun ways to keep healthy and strong.

London Marathon

2008-04-19T09:15:00.000-07:00

London Marathon

Gaby Rosenthal a Warrior functional Training Instructor finished the London Marathon with a time of 2.54!!

She was so well conditioned for the event that she was back in the gym the next day!

Gaby is a excellent runner and with the added functional training was able to be at her best for the event.

Well done Gaby!!!

Workout of the week - Circuits 3

2008-02-13T17:20:00.000-08:00

Circuits of the week 3

1 Min Rowing

Ball throw to the wall, then catch and sprawl

Powerbag Clean and Squat

Wrestlers stance shuffle on trampoline

Swiss ball Abs Crunch with Medicine Ball – arm straight

1 Min each 3 sets

This is for information only! You must always have a physical examination and receive permission from your Doctor before engaging in any physical fitness programme.

Workout of the week - Circuits 2

2008-01-21T00:17:00.000-08:00

Circuits 2

Mountain Climbers 1 min

Hindu Jumper Squats 1 min

Upward dog / downward dog 1 min

Burpee Jump Plyo push up 1 min

1 minute rest

Repeat

This is for information only! You must always have a physical examination and receive permission from your Doctor before engaging in any physical fitness programme.

Ultra Marathon - Confessions

2008-01-14T18:25:00.000-08:00

Gareth sent me a book which I read without putting down called Ultra Marathon - Confessions of an all-night runner by Dean Karnazes.

He runs 100 mile Marathons!

This guy is crazy! It is such a great read. You really get inside the mind of a person who doesn't know how to give up. It was so inspiring I thought about running to the shop and back! Long runs are not for me, but you do learn a lot of life lessons from this book. You can't help but feel the need to try better in life after reading this.

2008-01-13T17:34:00.001-08:00

Hercules - A hard act to follow!

When you are tried and think you have nothing in the tank, then think of a figure in history that will give you stength!

2008-01-13T17:23:00.000-08:00

Workout of the week

Circuits

1 Min Rowing

1 Min Ball throw to the wall, then catch and sprawl

1 Min Powerbag Clean and Squat

1 Min KettleBell One Arm Swings

1 Min Swiss ball Abs Crunch with Medicine Ball – arm straight

1 Min each 3-5 sets

This is for information only! You must always have a physical examination and receive permission from your Doctor before engaging in any physical fitness programme.

New Training Blog

2008-01-12T18:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Guys

Welcome!

I will be posting infor on training, workouts, answers to questions, news, updates and sometimes my views of life.

Enjoy!

My best

Alan