Combat Training on a VersaClimber

VersaClimber is one of the only "true" total body, non impact, vertical trainers available that allows a user unlimited sprinting capabilities for explosive, high VO2 consumption output which is proven critical for sudden bursts of power during Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and combative sport training / competition. VersaClimber is regarded as as a superior tool for Energy System Development (ESD).

"Since fighters go and go hard, the slow energy production of a standard 3 to 7 mile jog will NOT train the body to the intermittent, high power demands of combat"


Juan Carlos Santana, M.Ed. CSCS

There are many key factors that make VersaClimber such a tremendous (ESD) training tool for MMA.

Chuck Liddell and fighters training hard at The Pit.

Former UFC champ, Chuck Liddell
and team training hard at The Pit and
on VersaClimbers.

1. No Top-End Speed Limitations
Since combat involves high bursts of all out explosive force over a prolonged period of time, the VersaClimber provides limitless speed output--as fast as you can sprint. The limitless speed potential a VersaClimber provides, allows for split second, unhindered, explosive sprinting capabilities. You can engage the entire body in an all out, lung burning, non impact, total body sprint--the only restriction on speed output is you. And just as fast as you explode into a sprint, you can stop or slow to an active recovery speed. Whereas training on a treadmill, there's down time involved to increase speed of the run to a sprint. Furthermore, you are only as fast as the motor powering the treadmill which is limiting.

Juan Carlos putting the heat on Jeff "The Snowman" Monson during interval VersaClimber sprints. Monson is UFC heavyweight contender and a 2-Time Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Champion

"At the Institute of Human Performance we need top level conditioning - the VersaClimber is the best piece of equipment for total body cardio. Moving maximum muscle mass is what is needed to get the heart pumping to championship heart rate. Our athletes realize the importance of maximum heart rates and lactate threshold and naturally gravitate to their VersaClimber rounds we design for them, "they hurt like hell - but we love them". Our fitness clients also love our interval training on the VersaClimber, so we make it part of out fitness circuits. The plug and play nature of the VersaClimber makes it mandatory equipment in any gym or training studio."

Juan Carlos Santana, M.Ed. CSCS

2. Total Body Training, Its True to Sport
Working out on a VersaClimber actively engages all the major muscle groups as is the case in grappling, boxing, Jiu Jitsu --just to name a few. VersaClimber uses the natural upright body posture.

Explosive total body cardio training. Anthony Turner is
the #1 Super-heavyweight Judo Player in the US
National Champion Pan American Champion

"One of the biggest misconceptions of fighters is that they must be aerobically fit. In part this may be true, but it is how one becomes aerobically fit that is of paramount importance."
Juan Carlos Santana, M.Ed. CSCS

3. Joint Health / Non Impact
Sure, sprints can be performed by running on grass or on the road, but with this comes unwanted stress from pounding and jarring on knees and hips resulting in forces 3x that of your body weight. This type of training becomes even more of a limiting disadvantage when the athlete is larger and heavier in size. The VersaClimber is a non-impact workout, so it allows the user to train fast and hard with zero striking or impact to knees, joints and hips. Again making it ideal for large / heavy athletes who need to develop explosive cardio development.

"...slow-long-distance training will do very little to prepare a fighter for the intermittent nature of combat e.g. wrestling and MMA."

Juan Carlos Santana, M.Ed. CSCS

4. More Cardio in Less Floor Space
You get the most bang for you buck with a VersaClimber. It is a compact vertical training solution so it requires the least amount of floor space. It's ideal for small training studios, Do-Jo, basements, room or a garage where space is limited but maximal results are needed. You can place 2 VersaClimbers in the same amount of floor space needed for just one treadmill.

Pablo Popovitch-- Abu-Dhabi (World Submission Wrestling) competitor (2005 – Finalist) 6-time North America World Submission Champion 5-time Grappler’s Quest Super fight Champion


Support crew for Pablo featured at
Institute of Human Performance
www.ihpfit.com

Florian Wins!

Kenny Florian pounds out a big win over Joe Lauzon.



Kenny competes in the UFC's 155 lb
lightweight division.
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 9-3-0

"The VersaClimber is the single most important machine to bring me to a higher level of fitness." Kenny Florian

"To keep in top fighting shape, I use the VersaClimber as part of my cardio training." Chuck Liddell


Chuck Liddell
Former UFC Light
Heavy Weight Champion
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 21-5-0

Myths of a Fighters Cardio Training
By Juan Carlos "JC" Santana, M.Ed. CSCS

"Plain and simple the VersaClimber is an insane cardio trainer. We use it here at The Pit. I get all my fighters on it. Think your cardio is good, try some Taku sprints on a VersaClimber."

Egan Inoue: 2x World Jiu Jitsu
and Super Brawl Champion

Click here to see video clip
of Egan training on the VersaClimber.

"The VersaClimber has become a vital part of every training program I use either for myself or any of the fighters that represent Grappling Unlimited in the ring or on the mat. Since our conditioning training is so much more efficient, we are able to focus more on skill and this makes us more dangerous for the competition."

Thomas "Wildman" Denny
using a VersaClimber.

"We fight, and we fight hard, I rely on VersaClimber for its total body cardio output... I rely on it everyday to take my fighters the distance... let me tell you this machine can take you above and beyond combat cardio...it's one kick-ass piece of equipment."

Juliano Prado

Juliano holds a second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He began his career in Brazil under Master Maise Muradi, founder of the celebrated Brazilian Lotus Club, the inspiration for the many Lotus Clubs throughout the world. In addition to the awards he has won for himself, Julianos students have gone on to gather their own honors and awards. Juliano is the founder and Head Coach for the No Limits Team Lotus Club.

"I've been using and training my athletes on VersaClimbers since the 80's. It has proved its worth time and time again"

Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson has coached such national and Olympic wrestling Champions as Rulon Gardner, Dan Henderson, Heath Sims and Randy Couture. He also coached the World Cup Team, 28 Gold Medalists in the Olympic Festivals and the Junior World Team. He was one of the first ten coaches to become Gold Coach Certified, the highest certification in USA wrestling. He was also World Champion Freestyle, National Champion Free Style and Greco Roman, Olympic Trials Champion, and Division 1 NCAA All American.

"Jogging or running at a steady pace continually for 20-45-60 minutes at a time is really a massive waste of valuable training and conditioning time. To maximize your efficiency while training "Cardio" for combat sports build your routine around high intensity interval training."

Liam Bauer, Strength and Conditioning
Coach and author of Taku's Intervals

" When I work with MMA competitors, my goal is to develop the kind of explosive speed and strength that will enable them to completely dominate their opponent. There is no other piece of training equipment that compares to the Versaclimber's ability to develop the split second sprint capability that makes an ordinary competitor into a Champion."

Fish
Former Navy Diver
Military Hand to Hand Combat Instructor

"People, the VersaClimber is what you call a 'Workout'. It is the most Toughest, Roughest workout machine ever built, it will K.O. anybody If you can live through a VersaClimber workout, you can live through anything in life...All that running most guys do are beating up their legs, my legs feel refreshed."

Mike Evans
Heavy Weight Fighter