New-Year’s-Resolution Story in Men’s Journal

Check out the December/January issue of Men’s Journal for a story I wrote called “Fighting to Keep Fit.”

For this assignment, I got instruction in six combat-based martial arts to determine which best serves an individual’s fitness and sports goals. The six I chose were karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu, tae kwon do, muay Thai kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and krav maga. I drew on my fitness-training background to answer some questions that few have ever posed:

Which martial art helps drop the most pounds? Which is the best cross-training for a runner or cyclist? Which is best suited for a multi-tasker, or for a problem-solver?

I would tell you, but you’ll have a much more enjoyable and immersive experience by seeing it for yourself. Next time you’re at the bookstore or in the grocery line, look for it. It’s in the Mind & Body section on page 81.