The purpose of this book is to educate the average student of the Martial Arts on the benefits of regular weight training.  These benefits include increased strength and muscle size, improved stamina and increased kicking, punching and blocking power.  This book is intended to teach you how to test yourself in the area of muscle strength and muscle endurance, how to set realistic goals for the short and long term, and most importantly how to succeed in accomplishing those goals.  You will learn the basic techniques and principals of weight training.  You will learn how to combine weight training and your Martial Arts training without experiencing undue fatigue by learning to manage your time efficiently.  Most importantly you will learn to recognize the signs of too much training before an injury can occur.  Whether you are a serious competitor or just a casual student of the Martial Arts you can benefit by reading this book.  Whether you wish to improve your stamina in the ring, or just wish to strengthen your lower back to reduce the risk of injury, this book is for you.  You will be shown to modify your existing program, if you have been training for some time and you will learn how to take your Martial Arts training to the next level.