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Combat Athlete Program

Elevate your fighting performance with a specialized training approach that develops functional strength, movement efficiency, and combat-specific attributes. Designed by a fighter for fighters.

Combat athlete training in a functional pattern movement

Benefits for Combat Athletes

Our specialized program addresses the unique physical demands and movement patterns required for combat sport excellence.

Enhanced Power Generation

Develop efficient force transfer through integrated movement chains, maximizing your striking and grappling power without wasted energy.

Injury Prevention

Reduce your risk of common combat sport injuries through balanced development, proper movement mechanics, and structural alignment.

Improved Endurance

Maximize your gas tank through movement efficiency and targeted conditioning that translates directly to fight-specific demands.

Better Balance & Stability

Enhance your ability to maintain balance during dynamic movements, improving your offensive capabilities and defensive resilience.

Faster Recovery

Optimize your between-session recovery to maintain consistent training, reduce overtraining risk, and extend your competitive longevity.

Enhanced Body Awareness

Develop superior proprioception and neuromuscular control that translates to better technique acquisition and tactical execution.

A Fighter's Approach to Performance

As a martial artist and functional movement specialist, I've developed a unique approach to combat athlete development that bridges the gap between traditional strength training and technical fight preparation.

My Combat Athlete Program is built on understanding the biomechanical demands of fighting and creating training interventions that directly enhance your performance while reducing injury risk.

  • Integration of rotational mechanics with linear force production
  • Development of eccentric strength for explosive directional changes
  • Balance of mobility and stability in fighting-specific positions
  • Progressive loading that complements rather than interferes with technical training
  • Personalized approach based on your specific combat sport and individual needs

This methodology has helped fighters at all levels—from beginners to professionals—improve their performance, extend their careers, and reduce time lost to injury.

Fighter performing functional movement training

Program Components

A comprehensive system addressing all aspects of combat athlete development.

Movement Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your movement patterns, identifying inefficiencies, imbalances, and potential injury risks specific to your combat sport demands.

  • Combat-specific movement screening
  • Postural analysis during fighting stances
  • Force production and absorption evaluation
  • Recovery capacity assessment

Functional Strength Development

Build combat-specific strength that translates directly to performance on the mat or in the ring through integrated movement patterns.

  • Multi-planar resistance training
  • Progressive loading protocols
  • Rotational power development
  • Grip and isometric strength focus

Energy System Conditioning

Develop the metabolic capacity needed for your specific combat sport through targeted conditioning that mimics fight demands.

  • Sport-specific work-to-rest ratios
  • Alactic power development
  • Glycolytic capacity training
  • Aerobic base building

Recovery Optimization

Maximize training adaptations and minimize injury risk through structured recovery protocols integrated into your training plan.

  • Active recovery techniques
  • Mobility and tissue quality work
  • Training load management
  • Parasympathetic activation strategies

Proven Results

Our athletes consistently report significant improvements across key performance metrics.

35%

Average increase in rotational power output in striking athletes

47%

Reduction in training days lost to injury among program participants

28%

Improvement in high-intensity interval performance capacity

92%

Of athletes report faster between-round recovery during competition

Fighter Testimonials

Hear from combat athletes who have transformed their performance through our program.

"After years of traditional strength training, I was constantly battling injuries and feeling sluggish on the mats. Todd's approach completely transformed my BJJ game. Not only am I injury-free for the first time in years, but my movement efficiency and gas tank have improved dramatically. I'm dominating longer matches where I used to fade."
Alex M.

Alex M.

BJJ Brown Belt Competitor

"The difference in my striking power is night and day. Todd helped me understand how to generate force through proper kinetic chain sequencing rather than just muscling through techniques. My coaches have noticed a huge difference in my performance, and I'm finishing fights that would have gone to decision before."
Sophia K.

Sophia K.

Amateur Muay Thai Fighter

"At 41, I thought my competitive days were behind me due to chronic injuries and declining performance. The Combat Athlete Program addressed my imbalances and completely changed how I train. I'm now competing successfully against guys half my age, and recovering faster than I did in my 30s."
Mike D.

Mike D.

Masters Division MMA Competitor

Program Options

Choose the combat athlete development path that best fits your goals and schedule.

Fight Prep
$150
per session
  • Comprehensive movement assessment
  • Personalized program design
  • One-on-one coaching sessions
  • Combat-specific movement analysis
  • Between-session programming
Elite Fighter
$120
per session (20-pack)
  • Everything in Competitive Edge package
  • Best value session rate
  • Comprehensive recovery protocols
  • Fight camp integration planning
  • Unlimited messaging support

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our Combat Athlete Program.

The Combat Athlete Program is designed to benefit athletes across all combat sports, including but not limited to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, judo, and traditional martial arts. The foundational movement principles apply universally, while specific training modules are tailored to the unique demands of your particular discipline.

Unlike conventional strength and conditioning that often focuses on general fitness or isolated muscle groups, our Combat Athlete Program specifically addresses the unique movement patterns, energy systems, and physical demands of combat sports. We emphasize rotational power, functional stability during dynamic movements, and the specific biomechanical requirements that fighting demands. Additionally, our approach integrates with your technical training rather than working against it, ensuring that your physical development directly enhances your combat sport performance.

No, this program is appropriate for combat athletes of all experience levels. For beginners, we establish proper movement foundations that accelerate technical development and prevent the formation of compensatory patterns that could lead to injury. For experienced fighters, we identify and correct existing movement inefficiencies while developing advanced physical attributes specific to your competitive needs. Each program is individually tailored to your current level, goals, and training history.

Combat sports place unique stresses on the body that can lead to both acute and overuse injuries. Our program addresses injury prevention through multiple avenues: 1) Correcting movement imbalances that create vulnerable areas in your kinetic chain, 2) Developing appropriate tissue resilience through progressive loading, 3) Improving movement efficiency to reduce unnecessary stress on joints and soft tissues, 4) Building balanced strength around commonly injured areas like the shoulders, lower back, and knees, and 5) Enhancing recovery capacity between training sessions to prevent overtraining.

Our Combat Athlete Program is designed to complement, not compete with, your technical combat training. We carefully schedule sessions to avoid interference with your skill work while maximizing physical development. Many clients do 2-3 sessions per week alongside their regular fight training. Additionally, we'll adjust your program around competition schedules, incorporating appropriate tapering and peaking strategies to ensure you're at your physical best when it matters most. We maintain regular communication with your combat coaches to ensure all aspects of your development are aligned.

Take Your Fighting Performance to the Next Level

Join our Combat Athlete Program today and discover how functional movement training can transform your performance in the ring, cage, or on the mats.

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