The Myth of 6 Pack Abs

It's hard to deny that most of us want a flat, ripped abdomen.

And with good reason.

Apart from all the health issues that surround carrying excess stomach fat, strengthening your core from a martial artist standpoint is essential to your overall development.

When you think of it, your bodies largest mass (your upper torso) relies solely on your abdominals to twist and rotate itself to generate striking power in punches and kicks.

No matter how strong you are from the shoulders, arms and chest, it still doesn't change the fact your level of striking power will be in direct proportion with the strength of your abdominals.

Anyone who's ever suffered a broken rib or an operation in the abdomen area will vouch for the frustation you encounter when you can't use your abdominals, you really feel helpless.

Can you imagine how a beginner feels when they first hit a punching bag? Do you remember yours? Do you STILL feel this way?

Now you know.

Look in the abdominal area if you're struggling with generating power.

50% of your power comes from the abdomen. What about the other 50%?

That's a good question but I'll have to keep that for tomorrow.

Right now, do everything you can to strengthen your core.

Make sure to go for the real deal though.

Several years ago, a high profile CEO here in Ottawa had his six pack abs surgically implanted and sculpted.

Is that the answer? Huh... NO!

Aesthetics are a great by-product of working your abs but for obvious reasons, like the above CEO, you gotta earn them. If no effort was made and no system is put in place to maintain them it's only a matter of time before the dreaded "One Ab Look" comes back.

Quite honestly, train the way you're supposed to and your body will automatically transform itself, no operation required.

As a martial artist your abs are there to protect you against blows to the body. They must be strong enough to contract explosively to generate power and possess enough pulling power to perform lifts, throws and leverage your body in a superior position.

If on top of that you get the six pack look, Bonus! But not at the expense of the 3 qualities I just listed.

Knowing the importance of Ab strength in a student's conditioning, our main focus in our Intermediate Strength Training Kit highlights just that.

This Kit holds 85 of the best training exercises you should be doing to generate the most power in each and every strike you throw.

Scroll down to the bottom of the letter on this link to add it to your program.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Increase Striking Power

A common question I get asked all the time is: "How can I increase my striking power?"

It's a misconception among alot of people that you need big arms to hit really hard. Or that you need to bench press heavy weights and the idea that there's a corrolation between how heavy you press to your level of striking power.

When you think of it having power is based on your ability to move your body (Mass) through space with speed.

What are the major muscles groups and body parts responsible for generating power?

You guessed it, your abs and legs. (Did you?)

I don't care how big your arms, delts and chest are, if you have weak abs and weak legs you ain't gonna generate any power, yet how many times have you seen someone in the gym with big arms and pecs but small, out of proportion legs?

In Fang Shen Do we understand this concept, remember: you want to be powerful, meaning: having functional strength. Strength you can count on and use in every area of your life.

Your legs act as the main launch pad for all of your attacks, train them hard.
You need to push off the earth in order to generate momentum in your strikes and your biggest body part is your upper torso which is controlled by your abdominals.

Any striking action with hands or feet requires a twisting motion from your midsection. With that said, you better not neglect your core strengthening exercises also.

The Basic Strength Training Kit gets you in general overall shape and gets you ready for the next level, the Intermediate Strength Training Kit. It gets you on your way to developing your 2 best assets in your quest for developing power.

That's why our Intermediate Strength Training Kit is loaded with those exercises.
Get started today.

Master Yourself,

Sifu Martin

Knock-Outs

Without question this is one thing on everyone's mind: "Will I be able to knock out my opponent when the time is right?"

This question goes for the athlete competing or the family man who wants to protect his family.

How do you develop devastating striking power? By arming yourself with the right knowledge and training drills to call upon this skill at will.

Our Striking Series reveals an old recipe for developing power.

5 secret ingredients that will turn weak, wimpy punches into bone crushing, sledge hammer-like blows every time, guaranteed.

One of the secrets, "Penetration" shows you how to mentally project all your power through the target.

Never focus on the target surface but rather visualize going 10 feet beyond your impact point. This will guarantee follow through and maximum damage.

Put the concept to the test.

When striking a focus mitt or body shield, imagine a second imaginary person standing a few feet behind your target point.

Imagine that what you're about to hit isn't there and the only thing you'll be hitting is that imaginary partner who's also holding your striking surface. Move with full commitment.

It won't take long to realize this simple "tweak" in your application will lead to doubling your power on the first try.

Once you discover the 5 secrets, you will hold the recipe to some serious High Impact Striking.

Results Guaranteed,

Sibok Martin