The Secret Martial Artist

We all wish that we could quit our jobs, and live our lives as a martial artist full time. Wouldn't it be great if we could all be like Bruce Lee and train every day?

Unfortunately our jobs and commitments get in the way of this dream, but don't despair! Here at Bear Martial Arts we have the solution. Enter the world of The Secret Martial Artist.....

Each week we will bring you a brand new exercise to help with your martial arts that you can do at work, no matter where you are. Some of them you can do alone in a quiet part of the office, some you can do right in front of your colleagues and they won't even know you are doing it!

By training at work you can get fitter even faster than you would if you just went to class, meaning you can impress your instructor, classmates or students with the speed of your improvements.

Don't let your job get in the way of your dream of training every day!

• The Secret Martial Artist Part 9

  The Chair Suitcase

  Being sat at your desk does not mean you can’t work on the six pack, and you can be back in a work-looking position within seconds if you hear someone coming
  
  

  

  1. Sit on the edge of your chair and lean back until your upper back touches the back of the chair. Tuck your tailbone under, and hold onto the arms of the chair for support
     
  2. Bring your knees up -- with your shins parallel to the floor - so that your torso and thighs make an "open suitcase"
     
  3. Close the "suitcase" by bringing your chest and knees toward one another
     
  4. Open and close for 10 to 20 repetitions, two to three sets

  
  

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• The Secret Martial Artist Part 8

  Resistance at Work

  A resistance band is an inexpensive piece of equipment to buy, can be stored in your desk drawer discreetly, and can be used for a whole range of exercises at your desk.
  
  

  

  1. Invest in a resistance band
     
  2. Hold out band in front of you, stretching your arms as far as they go apart
     
  3. Keeping the tension, lift the band up above your head and over until it is behind your head
     
  4. Reverse the motion, moving the band back in front of your head, again, keeping tension
     
  5. Do 15 times, then repeat
     
  
  

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• The Secret Martial Artist Part 7

  Desk Push Ups

  Use your desk for it’s real purpose in life – to help you strengthen and tone your arms! And you can be quickly to your feet if you hear anyone coming.

  

  1. Stand up next to your desk
     
  2. Lower yourself into a press-up position, resting your hands at the edge of your desk
     
  3. Do 15 press-ups (or more!)
     
  4. Repeat for 3 more sets
     
  
  

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