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Bellator Champ Ben Askren's Most Effective Stand-Up MMA Moves

May 16, 2013 | Dustin Brady

Olympic wrestler and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren recently partnered with the National Guard to show off some of his favorite MMA moves. In this article, he explains his go-to stand-up techniques. Step-Behind Double-Leg Takedown When to Use It: When you’re close...

The SEAL Swim Workout

May 14, 2013 | Dustin Brady

U.S. Navy SEALS are a dominant force by sea, land and air, and this workout from former SEAL Lieutenant Stew Smith can make you one too. Smith uses the following swimming circuit to train both athletes and SEAL recruits. Start...

School of Hard Knocks

April 23, 2013 | Dustin Brady

Chief Austin Randolph knows the value of getting punched in the face. New Jersey National Guard Chief Randolph led the Guard’s Combatives program from 2008 to 2010 at the Warrior Training Center at Fort Benning, Ga., where he taught soldiers Judo,...

Air Force Study Confirms Efficacy of Vision Training

April 5, 2013 | Michelle Grant

As an athlete, you’ve probably heard about ways to improve your reaction time and eye-hand coordination and wondered if they are effective. To find out whether vision training really works, the Air Force recently performed a “Battlevision” experiment with 33...

Train Like a SEAL

March 19, 2013 | Dustin Brady

Navy SEAL training is no longer just for the world’s toughest sailors. More team-building courses designed by retired Special Operations soldiers are popping up around the country, allowing civilians—including top-notch athletes—to test their mettle. Here’s how some notable teams fared...