Pirate Hunter Zoro's Training

Before the Straw Hat Pirates break back out on the scene of the pirate world, they split up for two years in order to train themselves to meet the dangers of the New World head on. Zoro sought out his self-proclaimed rival and the strongest swordsman in the world, Dracule Mihawk, for his tutelage. After proving himself, Zoro embarked on a difficult path that would leave him scarred and immensely powerful upon his return to the crew. 

Zoro's training seemed to be more focused on fighting than anything else, but I sincerely doubt that the man doing handstand push-ups with a gigantic barbell on his feet is skipping gym time. Therefore, this workout is not to designed to be done by itself, but included in an overall program, at least consisting of Zoro's Training and some sort of strength workout. Remember to warm-up before the workout and cool down and stretch afterward.

Three swords, two scars, one badass dude.

Pirate Hunter Zoro's Training

Technical Warm-up

1. 100 Downward Sword Swings
2. 100 Horizontal Sword Swings
3. 100 Sword Thrusts
4. 2 Minutes Shadow Sword Fighting

Drills and Sparring

Note: If you do not have sword-fighting practice gear and experience with sword-fighting sparring, please do not attempt this. Also, it is recommended that you do this under the supervision of a reputable, certified sword instructor.

1. Attack/Defense Drills- 3 Minutes
2. Sparring- 1 Minute
3. Footwork Drills- 3 Minutes
4. Sparring- 2 Minutes
5. Technique Experimentation- 3 Minutes
6. Sparring- 3 Minutes

--Repeat as many times as desired

Notes:

• There are a lot of resources out there for sword fighting. You may practice Kendo, a Chinese style of sword, a European style or some other form. I recommend you study as much as possible with whatever style you practice. However, if you do not currently have a style of sword fighting, there are plenty of resources to help you choose and understand them. Best Kendo has some good basic info on Kendo, ARMA is great for European styles, many kung fu schools include sword training in their practice, and here is some from Kali/Escrima. When in doubt, YouTube whatever style you want and practice like crazy!
• For the technical practice, you can use a wooden or dull-bladed sword. If you use more than one sword (like Zoro) you may use them here as well. Use whatever footwork and striking style is present in your system. Really focus hard during your shadow sword fighting. Imagine your opponent as vividly as possible. Don't focus so much on moving super fast, but on the intensity of your imagination of the movements of an opponent.
• The drills listed above will vary depending on your style. This is not a race. Your drills can be as slow or as fast as you need them to be in order to burn the movement pattern into you. This is a time for these movements to become second nature. 
• Your footwork can also include strikes, but the main purpose of this section is to drive home however your style moves as it attacks and defends.
• Technique experimentation is a time for you and your partner to branch out and see what does and does not work for each of you. It's also a time for you to play with your style and see what is realistic. There are limits to what you can and cannot do. With practice, you will find what those limits are.
• Sparring NEEDS gear. If you don't have gear or at least foam weapons, DO NOT SPAR! A wooden sword can kill. Don't believe me? Read Musashi.  
• Your sparring also does not have to be all out. Vary your intensity. The slower spars will allow you to practice your techniques, the faster ones will test your abilities. 

That's all for today! Until next time, good luck and train hard!

Centurion Method Workout #3: Conan

This is the third workout in the Centurion Method Training Program, which is the patron training deity of both Berserk and Vinland Saga.

Workout #3: Conan

1. 13 Push-ups
2. 13 Strict Pull-ups
3. 13 Hanging Leg Raises
4. 13 Jump Squats
5. 13 Hill Climbers

--5 Rounds

Notes:

• To make this workout harder, you can use a weighted vest. 
• To make this workout easier, check out our Level Zero post for ideas on scaling exercises down.
• For the Hanging Leg Raises, hang from a bar or a tree limb and (without swinging) raise your legs up to parallel with the ground and then straight back down. 
• On the Jump Squats, squat first and then jump. As you land, immediately drop into the squat again. Make sure you are breaking parallel with your squat.
• On Hill Climbers, you start in a plank position on your hands. Pull one knee up toward your elbows and then put it back next to your other leg. Repeat on the other side for one total rep. As you get more coordinated, you'll be able to go a little faster. 
• As you do this workout, put yourself into a warrior mindset and channel the Barbarian Spirit within! 

That's all for today! Until next time, good luck and train hard!!

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Pokemon Workout Master Post

Pokemon Trainer Workout #1: Preparation
Pokemon Trainer Workout #2: Hit the Bricks
Pokemon Workouts #01-03: Bulbasaur-Venusaur
Pokemon Workouts #04-06: Charmander-Charizard
Pokemon Workouts #07-09: Squirtle-Blastoise
Pokemon Workout #10-12: Caterpie Line Yoga Set
Pokemon Workout #13-15: Weedle Line Yoga Set


Workouts will be added as they are completed.

Baki's "Iron Will" Workout

During the fight with Yujiro, Baki talks about the amount of training that he put himself through to develop his ability to endure pain. It showed him doing various exercises, drenched in sweat, and grimacing in pain. This workout is taken from those exercises shown and also with a little elaboration. Like most Baki workouts, this is NOT a beginner workout. This is supposed to break you down no matter how tough you are.

Get ready for pain, pain, and more pain.

Baki's "Iron Will" Workout

Go as far as you can, following this same pattern (please see notes):

1. 5 Handstand Push-ups*
2. 25 Hindu Squats
3. Run 400 Meters
4. 10 Handstand Push-ups
5. 50 Hindu Squats
6. Run 800 Meters
7. 15 Handstand Push-ups
8. 75 Hindu Squats
9. Run 1200 Meters
10. 20 Handstand Push-ups
11. 100 Hindu Squats
12. Run 1600 Meters
13. etc.

Notes:

• For the Handstand Push-ups, the ultimate goal would be to do them on your thumbs and without any wall support. Now, I understand that this is unreasonable, so please start just on your palms and feet against the wall if necessary. The progression would be palms-->palms, with no support-->five fingers-->minus pinky-->minus ring finger-->minus middle finger-->minus index finger.
• During the workout, there will come a time that you are not able to do any more Handstand Push-ups. You may transition to Fingertip Push-ups at this point to get you ready for Fingertip Handstand Push-ups. 
• You may stop the workout at any time you feel like you can't go on. Please stay hydrated and, if you are going longer than 30 minutes, take in some carbs, too. 
• You do not have to do the exercises unbroken to continue the workout and you can break them into sets. There will come a point that you will eventually say, "I'm done. I can't do it anymore." That is the end of the workout, unless you find the will to push through that. 
• This will wreck your back, your arms, your legs, and your lungs. Be prepared.

That's all for today! Until next time, good luck and train hard!

Pokemon Workouts #07-#09: Squirtle-Blastoise

Hello, there! Welcome to the world of Pokemon workouts! My name is Stephen. People call me the Anime Trainer! This world is inhabited by workouts inspired by creatures called Pokemon! For some people, Pokemon workouts are a hobby. Others use them as a way to get in shape. Myself... I create Pokemon workouts as a profession.

Your very own Pokemon workout legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with Pokemon workouts awaits! Let's go!

Pokemon Workouts #07-#09: Squirtle-Blastoise

Squirtle 

1. Run 200 Yards w/10# pack or vest
2. 10 Squirtle Squats w/10# pack or vest
3. 10 X-Crunches/side
4. 10 Squirtle Squats to Push-up w/10# pack or vest
5. 10 Squirtle Dips w/10# pack or vest
6. 50 Yard Shallow Swim w/10# pack or vest

--5 Rounds

Wartortle

1. Run 200 Yards w/16# pack or vest
2. 16 Squirtle Squats w/16# pack or vest
3. 16 X-Crunches/side
4. 16 Squirtle Squats to Push-up w/16# pack or vest
5. 16 Squirtle Dips w/16# pack or vest
6. 50 Yard Shallow Swim w/16# pack or vest

--5 Rounds

Blastoise

1. Run 200 Yards w/36# pack or vest
2. 36 Squirtle Squats w/36# pack or vest
3. 36 X-Crunches/side
4. 36 Squirtle Squats to Push-up w/36# pack or vest
5. 36 Squirtle Dips w/36# pack or vest
6. 50 Yard Shallow Swim w/36# pack or vest

--5 Rounds

Mega Blastoise Add-on (If you are able to complete the Blastoise workout in its entirety without stopping, you can add on this workout.)

1. 100 Squirtle Squats to Push-up w/36# pack or vest
2. 100 Yard Farmer's Carry w/50# per hand and 36# pack or vest
3. 100 Yard Shallow Swim w/36# pack or vest

Notes:

• You may not advance to the next workout until you are able to complete the current level without rest. (Grabbing water is okay, just don't hang out.)
• Make sure that your vest or pack is secured tightly so that it doesn't bounce around or slide during the workout.
• Squirtle Squats begin as a normal squat. As you reach the bottom of the squat, rock forward onto your hands, arms slightly bent and in between your legs, placing as much of your weight on your hands as possible before rocking back into the bottom of the squat and standing up. That is one repetition. To do the push-up variation, when you place your hands of the ground, move your feet back and perform one push-up before returning to the previous position and completing the remainder of the motion.
• X-Crunches require you to lie on your back with arms flat and legs flat on the ground so your body looks like an X. You will raise one arm and the opposite leg up and toward each other until they touch, before returning them to the ground. Repeat on the opposite side to complete one rep. 
• Squirtle Dips require you to climb into or jump into a pool with water at waist or chest height water. After this, place both hands on the edge of the pool and, without leg motion, press yourself out of the water fully and then climb out of the pool completely and come to standing. 
• The Shallow Swim is in waist or chest height water, so that your feet will always be able to touch the bottom of the pool firmly. Swim as best as possible, but walk if you need to. Please do this workout with a spotter or lifeguard.

That's all for today! Until next time, good luck and train hard!

Luffy's Early Training

When Luffy was a kid, he wasn't all that strong and even when he ate the Gomu Gomu no Mi, he had a really hard time controlling the ability. This workout is the beginning of Luffy's path to being one of the strongest pirates in the world. It is simple, but it is a good build up to be able to handle the other Luffy workouts.

Look how damn cute he is! 

Luffy's Early Training

1. 5 Pull-ups
2. 10 Dips
3. 20 Push-ups
4. 30 Squats
5. Run 800 Meters

If you can complete the workout in less than 10 minutes, do another round. Continue to do rounds until you fail to do the workout in less than 10 minutes. If you cannot do the workout in less than 10 minutes, complete it in however long it takes you. At the end, cool down with a 10 minute walk and stretch for 15 minutes.

Notes:

• This is simple, but for some of you, it still might be difficult, so you may reference Level 0 if you need to scale it down. 
• If you are really looking to improve your flexibility and mobility as well, I would recommend doing Luffy, the Rubber Man before and/or after this workout.

Until next time, good luck and train hard!