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This was my fight of the night at MFC 80 last Sunday night. Warren Richards who I previously took photos of VS Andrew Caruth of Lions Den SA. Warren was like a pit bull and Andrew a gallant fighter who just did not give up. Well done to both. Warren retained his belt at the end. Next I want to shoot an EFC fight. Come check out my Facebook page Andrew Harvard 58 for the album of all photos.
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Our portable, lightweight pushup bars allow you to develop strength and stability in the triceps, shoulders, rotator cuffs, and abdominal muscles. With handles three inches from the ground, our pushup bars provide stability during pushup exercises. stroo.ps/pushup
In takedowns, one of the biggest weaknesses of many wrestlers and fighters is not being able to complete the takedown; in other words, they cannot maintain pressure on the opponent until he has been taken down completely. As its name implies, Stroops’ Takedown was designed to help fighters move more quickly and powerfully. The Takedown’s constant yet immediate pressure simulates an opponent leaning or pushing against the fighter, which gives them the strength and urgency to master the takedown to completion. Our Takedown has the unique characteristic of giving the fighter the sense of competing against a real opponent-without the physical wear on the body that real grappling generates.
The Takedown belt gives fighters the freedom to turn and rotate the shoulders and hips, while the six-foot Slastix allows them to run twelve feet from any anchored position, giving them a broad arena in which to practice. For grapplers, the Takedown lets you train while lying on your back or from a top position.
Our portable, lightweight pushup bars allow you to develop strength and stability in the triceps, shoulders, rotator cuffs, and abdominal muscles. With handles three inches from the ground, our pushup bars provide stability during pushup exercises. stroo.ps/pushup
There are essential techniques grapplers must master to escape or gain control of an opponent. For the ultimate lower-body strength tool for fighters of every level, the Stroops’ All Legs Speed Builder adds versatility, portability, and resistance to a fighter’s training regimen. Since it was introduced to mixed martial artists, world-class fighters have embraced this Stroops original for its unrivaled ability to build explosive hamstring, quadriceps, abductor, adductor, and abdominal muscles. The Cobra Pro also improves the arm’s ability to repeatedly retract from a strike immediately to a defensive or offensive hand position. With Slastix-generated resistance against the key upper-body muscle groups, fighters build strength where they need it most, maximizing every second of training.
Stroops’ Standard Plyometric A-frame Boxes are made with a fully welded solid steel frame with a sheet-metal surface topped with 3/8-inch thick recycled non-slip rubber. This lighter, more portable version of the traditional plyometric box is also stackable for easy storage. Made in America of the highest-quality materials, our standard plyometric boxes provide powerful conditioning for athletes in the gym or at home.
The ideal tool for plyometric conditioning such as depth jumps, single-leg squats, and continuous jumps, our stackable Standard Plyometric Boxes can be used to perfect your lateral movements and refine your stance, promoting greater agility and explosive power. Develop strength in the shoulder and upper-body muscles used in close-combat elbow strikes.
Maximize power for freestyle takedowns and Muay Thai boxing.
Designed to generate maximum strength in the upper-body muscles. The Shoulder Surge builds resistance into shoulder conditioning, strengthening and stretching exercises. The Slastix are attached from the biceps straps to an anchor behind or in front of the fighter. The design allows for the full extension and rotation of the elbows and shoulders, which improves the fighter's strength, form and crucial elbow alignment. stroo.ps/plyoboxes
Unlike traditional (non-elastic) heavy ropes, the Beast is engineered to apply graduated resistance to counter the force of the athlete’s movements, which causes the muscles throughout the entire body to contract. Beyond functioning as a high-powered battle rope, the Beast has multiple applications—rotational movement training (which targets the core muscles) and lateral movement training (which targets core stability), to reverse walking (for lower-body strength) and building cardiovascular endurance. Because of its large circumference, a fighter’s grip strength is increased every time he trains with the Beast. Weighing up to 15 pounds and providing a full 150 pounds of resistance with each rope, the Beast is encased in a protective nylon sheath, giving athletes of any fitness level a physically taxing and safe workout. stroo.ps/beast
Our portable, lightweight pushup bars allow you to develop strength and stability in the triceps, shoulders, rotator cuffs, and abdominal muscles. With handles three inches from the ground, our pushup bars provide stability during pushup exercises. stroo.ps/pushup
There are essential techniques grapplers must master to escape or gain control of an opponent. For the ultimate lower-body strength tool for fighters of every level, the Stroops’ All Legs Speed Builder adds versatility, portability, and resistance to a fighter’s training regimen. Since it was introduced to mixed martial artists, world-class fighters have embraced this Stroops original for its unrivaled ability to build explosive hamstring, quadriceps, abductor, adductor, and abdominal muscles. The Cobra Pro also improves the arm’s ability to repeatedly retract from a strike immediately to a defensive or offensive hand position. With Slastix-generated resistance against the key upper-body muscle groups, fighters build strength where they need it most, maximizing every second of training. stroo.ps/all-legs
Unlike traditional (non-elastic) heavy ropes, the Beast is engineered to apply graduated resistance to counter the force of the athlete’s movements, which causes the muscles throughout the entire body to contract. Beyond functioning as a high-powered battle rope, the Beast has multiple applications—rotational movement training (which targets the core muscles) and lateral movement training (which targets core stability), to reverse walking (for lower-body strength) and building cardiovascular endurance. Because of its large circumference, a fighter’s grip strength is increased every time he trains with the Beast. Weighing up to 15 pounds and providing a full 150 pounds of resistance with each rope, the Beast is encased in a protective nylon sheath, giving athletes of any fitness level a physically taxing and safe workout. stroo.ps/beast
Unlike traditional (non-elastic) heavy ropes, the Beast is engineered to apply graduated resistance to counter the force of the athlete’s movements, which causes the muscles throughout the entire body to contract. Beyond functioning as a high-powered battle rope, the Beast has multiple applications—rotational movement training (which targets the core muscles) and lateral movement training (which targets core stability), to reverse walking (for lower-body strength) and building cardiovascular endurance. Because of its large circumference, a fighter’s grip strength is increased every time he trains with the Beast. Weighing up to 15 pounds and providing a full 150 pounds of resistance with each rope, the Beast is encased in a protective nylon sheath, giving athletes of any fitness level a physically taxing and safe workout. stroo.ps/beast
Unlike traditional (non-elastic) heavy ropes, the Beast is engineered to apply graduated resistance to counter the force of the athlete’s movements, which causes the muscles throughout the entire body to contract. Beyond functioning as a high-powered battle rope, the Beast has multiple applications—rotational movement training (which targets the core muscles) and lateral movement training (which targets core stability), to reverse walking (for lower-body strength) and building cardiovascular endurance. Because of its large circumference, a fighter’s grip strength is increased every time he trains with the Beast. Weighing up to 15 pounds and providing a full 150 pounds of resistance with each rope, the Beast is encased in a protective nylon sheath, giving athletes of any fitness level a physically taxing and safe workout. stroo.ps/beast
There are essential techniques grapplers must master to escape or gain control of an opponent. For the ultimate lower-body strength tool for fighters of every level, the Stroops’ All Legs Speed Builder adds versatility, portability, and resistance to a fighter’s training regimen. Since it was introduced to mixed martial artists, world-class fighters have embraced this Stroops original for its unrivaled ability to build explosive hamstring, quadriceps, abductor, adductor, and abdominal muscles. The Cobra Pro also improves the arm’s ability to repeatedly retract from a strike immediately to a defensive or offensive hand position. With Slastix-generated resistance against the key upper-body muscle groups, fighters build strength where they need it most, maximizing every second of training. stroo.ps/all-legs
Our rollout ladder was designed to allow for the kind of foot placement training that mimics real-life movements on the court or field. Physical Education teachers and coaches have the perfect tool for conducting twice as many drills and exercises with large groups. Made of our highest-quality rubber, the ladder is only 1/8-inch high, pliable, and stays in place, meaning self-conscious beginners are less likely to slip or lose their footing, and coaches are less likely to interrupt training to re-set the ladder. (Note: It is recommended to wear a shirt while training).
Stroops’ Standard Plyometric A-frame Boxes are made with a fully welded solid steel frame with a sheet-metal surface topped with 3/8-inch thick recycled non-slip rubber. This lighter, more portable version of the traditional plyometric box is also stackable for easy storage. Made in America of the highest-quality materials, our standard plyometric boxes provide powerful conditioning for athletes in the gym or at home.
The ideal tool for plyometric conditioning such as depth jumps, single-leg squats, and continuous jumps, our stackable Standard Plyometric Boxes can be used to perfect your lateral movements and refine your stance, promoting greater agility and explosive power.
Unlike traditional (non-elastic) heavy ropes, the Beast is engineered to apply graduated resistance to counter the force of the athlete’s movements, which causes the muscles throughout the entire body to contract. Beyond functioning as a high-powered battle rope, the Beast has multiple applications—rotational movement training (which targets the core muscles) and lateral movement training (which targets core stability), to reverse walking (for lower-body strength) and building cardiovascular endurance. Because of its large circumference, a fighter’s grip strength is increased every time he trains with the Beast. Weighing up to 15 pounds and providing a full 150 pounds of resistance with each rope, the Beast is encased in a protective nylon sheath, giving athletes of any fitness level a physically taxing and safe workout. stroo.ps/beast
Our rollout ladder was designed to allow for the kind of foot placement training that mimics real-life movements on the court or field. Physical Education teachers and coaches have the perfect tool for conducting twice as many drills and exercises with large groups. Made of our highest-quality rubber, the ladder is only 1/8-inch high, pliable, and stays in place, meaning self-conscious beginners are less likely to slip or lose their footing, and coaches are less likely to interrupt training to re-set the ladder. (Note: It is recommended to wear a shirt while training).
The preferred lower-body striking tool of many of the best fighters in the world, the Explosive Kick delivers the most intensive lower-body workout possible. With the Explosive Kick’s resistance and assistance, fighters gain lower-body power and improved technique and balance. Designed to pull the athlete from the ankles, the Slastix bands provide instantaneous feedback. If the striker does NOT turn the hips a full 90 degrees, the abdominal muscles must work twice as hard to provide a less powerful kick than if they were to complete the turn.
As athletes practice front kicks, the Slastix triggers the lower abdominals to engage, and at the same time, pulls striker in a more backward-leaning position, which is ideal for extending the kick further forward. stroo.ps/explosive
The preferred lower-body striking tool of many of the best fighters in the world, the Explosive Kick delivers the most intensive lower-body workout possible. With the Explosive Kick’s resistance and assistance, fighters gain lower-body power and improved technique and balance. Designed to pull the athlete from the ankles, the Slastix bands provide instantaneous feedback. If the striker does NOT turn the hips a full 90 degrees, the abdominal muscles must work twice as hard to provide a less powerful kick than if they were to complete the turn.
As athletes practice front kicks, the Slastix triggers the lower abdominals to engage, and at the same time, pulls striker in a more backward-leaning position, which is ideal for extending the kick further forward. stroo.ps/explosive
For grapplers and fighters, maintaining the proper stance can be the difference between staying vertical and ending up horizontal. An opponent can swiftly take down a fighter whose feet are too far apart, too close together, or improperly positioned. Not only that, but the fighter who can assume a proper position and maintain it throughout the match has the solid foundation from which to deliver explosive strikes and counter the opponent’s attacks. Stroops’ ingeniously designed Perfect Stance uses the comfort of Slastix technology to provide the ultimate tool for training fighters to maintain proper stance throughout the match. stroo.ps/perfectstance
The preferred lower-body striking tool of many of the best fighters in the world, the Explosive Kick delivers the most intensive lower-body workout possible. With the Explosive Kick’s resistance and assistance, fighters gain lower-body power and improved technique and balance. Designed to pull the athlete from the ankles, the Slastix bands provide instantaneous feedback. If the striker does NOT turn the hips a full 90 degrees, the abdominal muscles must work twice as hard to provide a less powerful kick than if they were to complete the turn.
As athletes practice front kicks, the Slastix triggers the lower abdominals to engage, and at the same time, pulls striker in a more backward-leaning position, which is ideal for extending the kick further forward. stroo.ps/explosive
There is beauty in simplicity, and there is power in beauty. Introducing our powerful, simple Stroops Fit Stik Pro: your ultimate tool for building core strength, explosive power, flexibility, and endurance. Made in America of steel, our lightweight, portable, scientifically engineered Fit Stik Pro consists of a 43-inch long handle with professional grade grips with swivel eyelets that attach to our patented Slastix. (one of both sides at a time), which are then anchored to a stationary object or your own feet. Deceptively simple in design Fit Stik creates resistance while you engage in exercises and movements that mimic real world sports. stroo.ps/fitstikpro
Use our Cobra Pro once and you’ll know why everyone who’s used it has become a raving fan. Created exclusively by Stroops, the Cobra Pro’s unique “train-while-you-play” design is transforming the way athletes train. Currently used by fighters in the top MMA facilities worldwide, the Cobra Pro has no rival. For the first time, fighters have the means to build upper-body explosiveness while engaging in combat sports. Comprised of a single Slastix® that attaches through the shoulder harness to two punch cuffs (or handles on the Cobra*), the Cobra Pro supplies built-in resistance and allows fighters full freedom of movement while performing punches, hooks, jabs, blocking, and virtually any other upper-body strike.
The Cobra Pro also improves the arm’s ability to repeatedly retract from a strike immediately to a defensive or offensive hand position. With Slastix-generated resistance against the key upper-body muscle groups, fighters build strength where they need it most, maximizing every second of training. stroo.ps/cobra
The top choice of professional sports teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, our Rigid Rung Ladder was designed to accommodate training of larger, more advanced groups. To allow for longer-distance ladder drills, our ladders are designed to attach together end to end. With rigid, bright-orange rungs that stay in place, trainers appreciate the reduced interruptions (to reset the ladder) and easy setup and storage, while athletes appreciate the high visibility.
Seasoned fighters understand that an effective strike requires more than simply learning to punch. To master the strike, a fighter’s body must be conditioned to use proper body mechanics in every movement, from the pinky to the shoulders. Stroops’ Knockout Punch was designed to apply resistance to specific points on the fighter’s body, which trains him to adapt proper body mechanics and strike form.
The difference between the Cobra and the Knockout Punch is power vs quickness. If you’re looking to deliver the Knockout blow to your opponent, the applied variable resistance of the Knockout Punch exerts tremendous pull on every muscle used in striking. The Knockout Punch enables the athlete to recognize and feel how the muscles work properly together for a more powerful blow. stroo.ps/knockout
The top choice of professional sports teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, our Rigid Rung Ladder was designed to accommodate training of larger, more advanced groups. To allow for longer-distance ladder drills, our ladders are designed to attach together end to end. With rigid, bright-orange rungs that stay in place, trainers appreciate the reduced interruptions (to reset the ladder) and easy setup and storage, while athletes appreciate the high visibility.
There is beauty in simplicity, and there is power in beauty. Introducing our powerful, simple Stroops Fit Stik Pro: your ultimate tool for building core strength, explosive power, flexibility, and endurance. Made in America of steel, our lightweight, portable, scientifically engineered Fit Stik Pro consists of a 43-inch long handle with professional grade grips with swivel eyelets that attach to our patented Slastix. (one of both sides at a time), which are then anchored to a stationary object or your own feet. Deceptively simple in design Fit Stik creates resistance while you engage in exercises and movements that mimic real world sports. stroo.ps/fitstikpro
In fighting, dominating an opponent requires the ability to exert explosive power at close range. The Knee Strike was designed to develop a fighter’s ability to deliver explosive close-combat strikes and takedowns, as well as increase takedown defense by providing resistance against the lower-body muscle groups to develop explosive power and control during close combat.
As the fighter elevates the knee, the resistance forces the lower-body muscles to contract, which increases the swiftness and force of his movements at close range. stroo.ps/kneestrike
There is beauty in simplicity, and there is power in beauty. Introducing our powerful, simple Stroops Fit Stik Pro: your ultimate tool for building core strength, explosive power, flexibility, and endurance. Made in America of steel, our lightweight, portable, scientifically engineered Fit Stik Pro consists of a 43-inch long handle with professional grade grips with swivel eyelets that attach to our patented Slastix. (one of both sides at a time), which are then anchored to a stationary object or your own feet. Deceptively simple in design Fit Stik creates resistance while you engage in exercises and movements that mimic real world sports. stroo.ps/fitstikpro