Train the body. Strengthen the spirit. Fight the good fight. Scripture describes the life of faith with images of runners, boxers, and soldiers. But what does it look like for a follower of Christ to step onto the mat and train like a fighter? In Discipleship MMA: A Fitness Program and Fighting System, licensed chaplain, Army veteran, and certified MMA conditioning specialist Scott Harrison delivers a complete training manual grounded in biblical principles. It draws on more than a decade of study in mixed martial arts, Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga, and the Modern Army Combatives Program. Inside, you'll discover: • A biblical foundation for the warrior spirit and disciplined training • Warm-ups, solo MMA workouts, calisthenics, and flexibility routines • Stand-up striking, footwork, takedowns, and clinch work • A full ground-fighting system, from the guard and half guard to side control, the mount, and the back mount • Practical self-defense principles for real-world encounters Whether you're a Christian MMA enthusiast, an aspiring fighter, or a believer who wants to be ready to protect yourself and those you love, this manual gives you a clear blueprint for building strength, skill, and godly character side by side. Discipline your body. Sharpen your will. Start your training today.
Train the body. Strengthen the spirit. Fight the good fight. Scripture describes the life of faith with images of runners, boxers, and soldiers. But what does it look like for a follower of Christ to step onto the mat and train like a fighter? In Discipleship MMA: A Fitness Program and Fighting S...