Royce Gracie has teamed up with James Strom, fitness coach for Keyshawn Johnson, Serena Williams, and the University of Southern California Trojans, to create a customized program for martial artists. This unique program of strength training, cardiovascular routines, flexibility exercises, and nutrition includes step-by-step, full-color workout plans for beginner, intermediate, and black-belt practitioners. Provided are guidelines for working out solo or with a partner, information on complete nutritional programs for different body types and martial art styles, and injury-prevention tips. This book is appropriate for beginning martial artists wanting to sharpen their bodies and minds, black-belt instructors looking for new ways to improve and motivate their students, or anyone interested in building a body of extreme effectiveness.
About the Author
Royce Gracieshocked the world when he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship (the largest pay-per-view event at that time) in 1993 as a 170-pound unknown and defeated much larger opponents in record time. He went on to win two more UFCs and now teaches around the world. He is the author ofBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques. He lives in Los Angeles.James Stromis an elite fitness trainer who has guided such athletes as Keyshawn Johnson and Serena Williams to the top of their sports. He lives in Los Angeles.Kid Peligro, a leading martial arts journalist, is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu who has twice won the World Masters title. He lives in San Diego, California.
