Category Archives: Martial arts

Coming soon: The Calisthenics Codex

Calis Codex cover final for webGet ready — pre-orders will be opening soon.  More to come!

More about the eBook:

Centuries old and still going strong, calisthenics remain the most effective and efficient way to get in shape and stay that way. Whether you are a beginner just starting out, a dedicated weekday or weekend warrior craving variety, or a hardcore athlete looking for a fresh perspective or a new challenge, “The Calisthenics Codex” has something for you.

People who know the truth about functional fitness — from elite military forces to boxers, MMA fighters, models and actors — rely on calisthenics to realize their goals. Are you sick of not being in the kind of shape you want to be in? All you need to remedy the situation is a copy of “The Calisthenics Codex”, fifty square feet of available floor space in your basement, garage, den, or backyard, and a little bit of attitude and determination. What are you waiting for?

Over 2,000,000 possible workouts! “The Calisthenics Codex” features 50 calisthenics, each fully explained, illustrated with photos, and arranged into lists that target your interests and fitness level. Choose one of 12 different workout types and then select exercises from 26 groupings like “Gym Class Flashback”, “Steampunk Nightmare”, and “Self Destruct Sequence” to create workouts that suit your goals, interests, and fitness level. The possibilities are virtually endless.

Beginners get started right, with easy calisthenics such as Front Planks, Dirty Dogs and Lunges, and learn how to warm up, cool down, and stretch. Advanced players are presented with brutal exercises like Barrel Roll Push-ups, Hindu Squats, and Bodybuilders, and face tough challenges like “Gut Check” and “Death March.”

And as an added bonus, you’ll find out how to complete any workout and get your name in the Calisthenics Codex Hall of Fame!

No equipment. No gym memberships. No excuses.

SANDBAG COMBO #CABALFANG #WOD

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Sandbag Combo workout: Put your sandbag (15% of your bodyweight, min.) in a backpack and hike/bike to a nearby park or recreational area. 3 sets to failure of Push-ups (on fists, gripping bag), Sit-ups (hugging bag), Squat-Presses, Crunches legs up (hugging bag), and Half Squats (bag on shoulder). Get home as fast as you can.

WEAPON C&M #CABALFANG #WOD

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WEAPON COMMAND AND MASTERY DRILL: Choose your practice weapon (I used a wooden knife). Complete a full pyramid to 10 of Walking Push-ups (on knuckles w/ weapon hand), Jackknifes  (2 hits/cuts/strikes at top of each), and Side Lunges (2 hits/cuts/strikes at bottom of each). If applicable, switch grip for 2nd half of pyramid. Count errors (number of times you drop the weapon and/or the live end of practice weapon touches your body or the floor). When pyramid is complete, do 25 Squats (2 hits/cuts/strikes at bottom of each) for every error.

HIKE, SHADOWBOX #CABALFANG #WOD

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HIKE (30 mins w/ pack = 30% bodyweight minimum); SHADOWBOX (3 x 3:00/1:00 with plenty of pops and pivots. Pick one kick and do as many as you can during the 1:00 “breaks”)

ANIMAL PT, DBs, WEAPONS #CABALFANG #WOD

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Put a shop rag in your pocket and get to work.

ANIMAL PT (Set timer 10 mins. Gorilla walk to end of room/mat and back, Crab walk to the end and back, Seal walk and back, repeat until timer beeps). UNEVEN DUMBBELLS (4 x 13 of Military Presses and Squats. Add #5 to left side on odd sets, to right on even sets). WEAPON SHADOWFIGHTING (10 mins of all-in shadowboxing — kicks, punches, weapon attacks, etc. — with as much fluidity as possible and as few breaks as possible)

CHAINS, KICKS, BIKE #CABALFANG #WOD

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CHAINS (6×10 w/#20 chain of Uneven Push-ups, Squats, Curl’n’Press, Sit-ups);KICKS (Choose 1 kick and do AMAYC in 10 mins); BIKE (15 mins AFAYC)

WEAPON MEDITATION #CABALFANG #WOD

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To use a weapon effectively you must allow yourself to fully bond with it.  This process is like the formation of a very dear friendship.  Associates influence you as much as you influence them, therefore you you must get to know them well before allowing yourself to become close.

WEAPON MEDITATION:  Select one of your primary martial arts weapons to meditate upon.*  Set and start a countdown timer for 10 minutes.  With weapon either in hand or on your lap, assume your customary meditation posture.  Take three deep breaths and relax.   Regulate your breathing into a steady and regular rhythm.  Meditate on the symbolism, power, purpose and potential of the weapon.  Consider it from all angles — the responsibilities involved in owning it, how it appears to others, how it works, its action, lethality, beauty, and so forth.  Ask yourself: “Is this a true friend with which I am prepared to become one?”

*I chose to meditate on my everyday carry knife (shown above).  Before I sat down I completed the LBRP to clear my head and set the stage for effective meditation.

Combat Camp 2015

Update 7/18/19:  My club still uses the flag but we’re now called Cabal Fang Temple, and we’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational charity.  Visit our website or purchase our 12-week personal growth program at Smashwords, Amazon, B&N, or wherever fine e-books are sold.

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Original post:

My martial arts club is hosting…

COMBAT CAMP 2015
SATURDAY JULY 18th 2015 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
West End Manor Civic Association, 8600 Lakefront Drive, Henrico, VA 23294-6100

An entire day of practical self-defense training including:
* Awareness * Prevention * Striking * Wrestling
* Fighting Fitness * Armed & Unarmed Defense

YOUR $50 TICKET INCLUDES AN ENTIRE DAY OF TRAINING, A BOX LUNCH FROM APPLE SPICE JUNCTION, AND A COMBAT CAMP BANDANA!

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT. Wear functional, weather-appropriate clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, wet, or ripped. No equipment required (but bring your own and you won’t have to share).

CAMP LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS AND TICKETS NOT AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE EVENT — ADVANCE SALE ONLY!  Get your tickets at:

combatcamp.brownpapertickets.com

The Order of Seven Martial Arts Club was formed in 2009 and is officially sanctioned by the Combat Martial Arts Practitioners Association and Cabal Fang Martial Arts. Learn more about the club at ORDER7HILLS.COM.

BIKE #CABALFANG #WOD

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BIKE: Relax and enjoy the weather. Set timer for 3×10 mins. 1st round warm-up, 2nd at pace,  3rd round AFAYC.

TARGETING DRILL #CABALFANG #WOD

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TARGETING DRILL: Mark heavy bag with Xs to represent preferred targets. Punch and kick bag at max power for 7 rounds of 1:00/:30. Count misses (hand/foot does not completely cover the X). When done, do 5 Push-ups for each miss.