Barbells and Kung Fu…

A holistic path to improving your fitness and well being.

Dear Friend,

How do you want to age?

You really have two choices… treat aging as a sport and age like a champion or just allow yourself to wither away physically and mentally.

If you are like me and you want to fiercely maintain your independence just in case you live to an advanced age, you will choose the Champion of Aging path.

If you decide to choose the Champion of Aging path, our Barbells and Kung Fu program provides you with a complete solution to competing in the sport of aging.

Why Kung Fu

First, a little bit of history.

The roots of kung fu may be traced back about 1,500 years ago to the Shaolin Temple in the Henan province of China.

It was there that the Buddhist priest Bodhidharma traveled from India to teach at the Shaolin Temple.  There he wrote the texts “Muscle/Tendon Changing” and Marrow/Brain Washing.”

These texts were meant to help Shaolin monks prepare for spiritual development.

Bodhidharma recognized that the monks at the Shaolin Temple were not in good enough physical condition to sit in meditation for long periods of time.

At Shaolin, meditation is viewed as the means to which spiritual enlightenment can be achieved.

At the temple he taught personality purification, meditation, yoga and exercises now referred to as Qigong or Chi Kung.

The training emphasized the integration of physical, mental and spiritual development to optimize results.

This training laid the foundation for what evolved into Shaolin Kung Fu.  The ultimate goal of the Shaolin Tradition is to produce high levels of spiritual awareness.

It wasn’t until later that part of the focus of this training became the kung fu we think of today… a system of combat.

Those combat systems evolved out of a need to protect the Shaolin Temple and themselves from bandits as the stature and wealth of Shaolin grew.

Modern Kung Fu practice

In modern practice, various kung fu systems are sold to the public as a means of learning self-defense, with some emphasis on fitness.

It is recognized that most people do not have hours to spend each day sitting in meditation, and therefore, there is limited emphasis on this training.

With that said, significant health benefits can still be obtained through the practice of kung fu, including…

• Improved strength, flexibility and mobility
• Improved coordination and agility
• Improved cognitive function, discipline and will power
• Improved ability to relax and rid the mind and body of stress

These benefits are attained through practice of traditional kung fu forms, calisthenics, Qigong exercises, stretching and meditation.

With this in mind, the Champion of Aging can benefit substantially by including kung training into their overall wellness program.

As such, in the presentation of kung fu in this program, the only emphasis on the combat portion of the training is to teach proper technique to correctly perform the forms and to understand the purpose of each movement within the forms.

Barbell Training

Deadlifting in my garage

The barbell is simply the best tool for developing overall strength.

The reason for this is that the barbell is the easiest tool to use to load weight onto compound exercises that employ natural human movement patterns.

When you review the training methods of athletes that compete in World Strongman, the primary tool they use is the barbell.

This is also the case in other sports where strength and power are required.

This is why barbell training is emphasized in this particular training program, and at Champion of Aging in general.

Building and maintaining strength as we age is critical to maintaining a high quality of life into our advanced years.

The Barbells and Kung Fu Training Program

This training program is presented over the course of 13 months through the use of pdf files and video.

Over the course of the training you will learn…

• Basic kung fu techniques that are employed in kung fu forms
• Meditation and breath work to help control and reduce stress
• Two Qigong exercises to help improve overall health, strength and stamina
• Three kung fu martial forms to help improve cognitive function, coordination, balance and agility
• A complete stretching routine and other exercises to improve mobility and flexibility
• A barbell training program to help you significantly improve and maintain your strength into your advanced years
• Assistance exercises focused on helping you build more muscle through the use of dumbbells, bodyweight and cable exercises
• Diet and nutrition guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat if needed
• A variety of cardio exercise routines to improve cardiovascular and metabolic function beyond the strength training

We believe this is the most complete health and fitness program you can find at one location online.

Please note that to get the greatest benefit from this program, you will need access to Olympic barbells, a power rack and a piece of cardio equipment such as an exercise bike or treadmill.

With that said, anyone can get significant benefit from this training, even if you have little or no equipment.

Bodyweight and dumbbell exercises are included in the training, and when combined with the kung fu training, you will still get significant health benefits.

Your Investment

Your investment in the Champion of Aging Barbells and Kung Fu program is $97 per month.

The program is completed in 13 months and the first month of training is free.

You will receive full email support throughout the training.  I typically respond within 24 hours unless on vacation.

If you decide the program is not for you, just unsubscribe before the end of your first month.

You can also unsubscribe at any other point in the program.

To get started, just click on the Paypal button to the right and you will gain access to the program at the Member’s Area page in minutes.