Get fast by watching TV?

Yes it's true.

But not by watching TV the way most people do.

Most people flop on the couch and stay there in a lethargic state an average of 5 hours a day accompanied by their best friend: the bag o' potato chips.

There is a way to use the Zombie Box constructively to increase your reflexes. To cut down your thinking time (that moment of hesitation) before reacting.

This was shown to me by Sijo (my father) a long time ago. You will use the television as your visual stimulus and the main tool in your speed training.

Stand in front of the TV set with your hands up (there are lots of variations but lets start with this one). Far enough that you don't hit the screen! You start by choosing a technique, example: a straight punch.

Sibok  Martin doing TV Speed Training

Put on a channel, preferably a news channel where the images change often.

Your "cue" will be to strike out every time the image changes. The images will be changing sporadically and this will keep you on your toes.

You can change to kicks, other hand combinations, elbows, knees, every minute or so. Anything you want to sharpen.

You're training your mind to not hesitate and not calculate. This is one way Fang Shen Do uses every day items right in your house to increase your martial art ability.

Even if you don't train in the martial arts this simple drill helps you stay focused and mentally alert.

Remember "use it or lose it" and when it comes to reflexes you want to keep those for as long as possible.

Do it for 5 minutes you'll see it's also a great workout.

This is just one way to get your speed training started, you'll find this drill and dozens of others on our newly released speed training DVD.

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Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin