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Category: Success Stories

  • Stronger, Faster, Better Conditioned

    If you’ve got a keen eye, you may have noticed 3 of the last 4 articles I posted on my blog talked about the power of following an organized, periodized training program to get the best results…

    Well you know that repetition is the mother of all skill, which is why I constantly mention it.

    Following a program is a skill I want you to OWN because I know the results you’ll get.

    But enough from me, check out what Mark has to say about the subject:

    “In relation to your program I have just completed a 16 week cycle and I am extremely happy with the results. As I said in previous correspondence I have never really followed a proper program in the past and having a real structure has made the world of difference.

    There is a wealth of information out there, some good, some bad, but it’s all fragmented. The difference with this program is that all the good information is arranged in a cohesive and structured manner so I know all the bases have been covered.

    I am definitely stronger, faster and better conditioned than before. My body is more balanced as a result of the well rounded routines. The difficulty level was spot on, while the training was certainly challenging it was by no means impossible. The periodisation prevented burnout from the monotony that training can have.

    Mark Higgins”

    That’s what I’m talkin bout!

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  • Twice a Week Workouts = 10% Increase in Max Strength

    I love getting emails from guys who use my programs and this one was especially cool because he had some #’s to report on top of how he felt…

    Check it out here:

    “Eric,

    I’ve had great results from going through your system. This past week I did an old workout I used to do with some of my power lifting buddies, and all of my maxes are up at least 10% which I totally didn’t expect only lifting twice a week at times. And my endurance is so much better than it was before. I still may not be able to beat my sensei just yet but I can grapple, spar, and keep up with him endurance wise no problem.

    And your nutritionitsu guide is awesome. Hell, from cooking all my meals at home I can eat ten times better than I ever could eating out all the time. Not to mention it saves me money which is always a good thing being a college student.

    To sum it up your program greatly exceeded my expectations and I’m definitely planning on getting your advanced MMA power program and looking forward to seeing how much more my strength, power, endurance, explosiveness, and everything else will increase even further.

    Bryce Allenbrand”

    Way to go Bryce!

    Here’s the program Bryce used to get stronger while working out LESS:

    Like I always say, it’s all about working hard AND smart.

    Go kick some ass!

    – Eric

     

  • University Student Gets Great Results

    Here’s what a university student had to say about the Ultimate MMA S&C Program:

    “Eric,

    The first cycle of the program has been awesome. I was skeptical at first because of how short the explosive strength days were, but I put complete focus on the exercises and have seen great results. I feel alot stronger and have gained a bit of muscle. I am 5’9″ 173 lbs and around 12% bf. My numbers are now at 280 bench, 350 squat, 350 deadlift, and 70 lb chinup. I really enjoy the weighted chinups they have really improved my pulling strength.

    I have been busy with school this month so have not been able to train MMA yet in april but I will be starting backup this summer and will be throwing guys around left and right with my new strength. My core is also stronger than ever, and after the Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program I felt a large improvement in my stability during grappling, when I get full mount, I dont have to worry about them rolling me. As an exercise science major about to graduate and get my CSCS, I have learned so much from doing your programs…

    The piece you wrote about a ripped physique as a side effect REALLY spoke alot to me as a professional and is something that I will use throughout my career. People spend endless hours in the gym with the goal of “looking good.” I spent 2 days a week in the gym with the goal of getting stronger and improving endurance as well as other aspects of performance, and putting on a bit of muscle and getting ripped as been a side effect and now it all makes sense to me. For example, the day that I started training core strength rather than doing “abs”, was the day that my midsection really saw a change. I will be graduating soon and getting out into the strength and conditioning world and have you to thank for a lot of knowledge of the MMA strength and conditioning game that I intend to get into. Also I hope to get my first fight this year and plan on complete domination  and my strength and conditioning will not be a problem, so thanks.

    -Trevor Ratzky
    University of Central Missouri”

    Eric: Awesome job Trevor – because you’ve gone through the program, any athletes you train in the future are sure to benefit from your knowledge AND experience.

    Grab the Ultimate MMA S&C program and keep me posted on your results just like Trevor.

    Train smart,
    Eric

  • All Lifts Increased By 70-80 lbs?

    I’ve been drinking Bailey’s tonight. Ran out of beer. I hate it when I run out of beer. Meant to go buy some today but didn’t get around to it. Sucks.

    Anyhoo, just got this email sent to me from Charles on March 31 this year, telling me about his results with the Ultimate MMA S&C Program…

    The first thing he tells me is, “ALL my lifts have increased by at least 70-80 Lbs.”

    Instead of cut & paste, I took a screen capture and have posted it here, editing out Charles’ email address for privacy.

    After reading it, you’ll understand why I’m going to follow up with Charles and ask him in more detail exactly what lifts these were.

    I’m guessing his EZ-Bar curl didn’t go up that much and I don’t want to report inaccurate results.

    Without further adieu, here’s the uncensored email straight from my Outlook:

    Charles Stage's results using Eric Wong's Ultimate MMA S&C Program

    Here are the 2 resources Charles mentioned in his email:

    1) Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program – to get in top fight shape

    2) Jeff Joslin’s MMA Quickstart Program – for that killer jab

    ——UPDATE APR 13/2011——

    I emailed Charles to ask him specifics about his gains and this is what he had to say:

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  • Don’t Get Ahead Of Yourself!

    Here’s an email I just got from Rainer who’s been using my Ultimate MMA S&C program:

    “Hi Eric,

    I took me awhile(2-3 weeks) to reply to you, since i received your email. I just started the program 2 weeks after i grabbed the Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Program. Hope this lengthy email will worth your while reading it.

    Now that I’ve finished the corrective phase last Sunday, I’ll start on the base conditioning phase tomorrow.

    To be honest, at first I underestimated your corrective phase, thinking that it would be easy since I’ve been working out a lot in the gym.

    After I gave it a try, the corrective phase exercises made me swallow my own word. I struggle to finish the upper limit of the exercises reps. Now, that taught me to trust my strength and conditioning coach. 🙂

    Aside from the exercise, your article about different type of stretching in the book, give me understanding of the effective way to do stretching. I had lower back problem(slipped disk), flexibility was a problem for me, I was really stiff after the recovery, I’ve been stretching without any significant result and normal stretching movement might agitate my lower back problems.

    Using your stretching technique, my flexibility increases by a lot without agitating my lower back problem. My hamstring wall stretch when I first tried it, I could only stretch my leg about 45 degree from the floor, now I can almost stretch it up to 90 degree from the floor. This helps me a lot in my muay thai.

    Additionally, your nutritionitsu gives me a whole difference perspective of what I should consume and also motivate me to fix my eating habit which is similar to sumo diet you pointed out. As results, my performance is improved in many aspects as well as my general health (Yeah, I feel really healthy now!).

    Hope this explains.

    Rainer”

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  • Some BIG Gains (or losses!)

    I’m having fun sharing emails that I get from happy customers with you, so here’s another one from David talking about his results with the Ultimate MMA S&C Program:

    This could be you!

    Here’s the program David used: http://www.ultimatemmastrength.com.

    – Eric

  • Can Old Guys Get Results Too?

    I often get asked by ‘old’ guys if my Ultimate MMA program works for them…

    I guess it depends not so much your age, but your physical ability and maybe even more importantly, your mindset.

    Here’s an actual email I got from Jorgen who is 45 years old:

    “Hello,

    I am well into training and I have finished the 1 phase. I am well into the 2 phase of training; I have gained half a kilo of muscle mass, and lost some fat, and that is very good news for a man who are 45 years old. I am looking forward to the 3 phase, where I am going to take up again crazy 8, and get to play with a ball…

    The MMA training program was just what I was looking for, but could not find any where. The instructors at my gym are good, but not that good…

    Jorgen”

    So yes, the Ultimate MMA S&C program works for guys in their 40’s, as long as you don’t feel like an old man, you can build some muscle and lose fat with the young bucks.

    Hello,

    I am well into training and I have finished the 1 phase. I am well into the 2 phase of training; I have gained half a kilo of muscle mass, and lost some fat, and that is very good news for a man who are 45 years old. I am looking forward to the 3 phase, where I am going to take up again crazy 8, and get to play with a ball…

    The MMA training program was just what I was looking for, but could not find any where. The instructors at my gym are good, but not that good…

    And then to the questions:

    • Why don’t you recommend using a Bosu Ball (half ball) for Prison Squats, Prone Bridges, and Side Bridges? That would give more Core Training for the muscles, epecially for the second time round. That means not the tapering phase, but when one is “restarting” once training.

    Jorgen