The Battling Ropes System® allows the world-class athlete or competitor to push their limits to the point of failure in a safe manner. But, the Battling Ropes System® is also user-friendly enough for the average person wishing to lose a few pounds and get in better shape.
This training will give anyone great results whether your performance is a must in sport, military, law enforcement, or you simply wish to look and feel better. The key point to remember with the Battling Ropes System® is that you will not only generate more power, but maintain the power over a much longer duration.
Who created this system?
The official Battling Ropes® System was created John Brookfield, who is a leader in the strength and fitness world for many years.
John is a highly respected strong man and is known around the globe for his amazing feats of strength and endurance and has appeared on a variety of television shows like “Regis and Kathie Lee”, “The Today Show”, and “Good Morning America” just to name a few. John has been featured in “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” and the “Guinness Book of World Records”, as well as several publications including “MMA Sports”, “Fighters Only” and “The Washington Post”. [Learn more]
Why was this system created?
John created this system and was using and developing it for his own training needs. John basically created the foundation of the Battling Ropes® from the concept of a hurricane where the constant flow of the waves gave him the idea to create a series of waves with the ropes. Since this unique system was created it has exploded around the world. They say “imitation is the best form of flattery” and this rings true with John’s system, but there’s only one Battling Ropes® System and you can’t get John’s wealth of knowledge and years of training experience with copycats. The imitators just point to the fact that John’s training system WORKS and the results speak for themselves!
Why is the Battling Ropes® training system different from other training systems?
The Battling Ropes® System is unlike any other training method due to the non-momentum effect. For example, with other methods such as barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells gravity takes over as the weight goes back towards the ground. During this time when gravity takes over, momentum is used which gives the body and mind a chance to relax. With the Battling Ropes® training velocity is used and must be maintained throughout the training. This forces the user to train or compete at a higher level of intensity which will last longer durations of time.
Are there different concepts to the training system?
Yes, there are actually seven different elements and concepts to the Battling Ropes® System. The first concept is maintaining velocity which is the sustaining of the waves with the ropes. The second concept is the strength endurance phase which is the Pole System training. The other five methods have not been released yet but are in the works.
How long should it take to get results?
You will immediately enjoy and see the tremendous benefits of the training. However, velocity training is a missing link in training and will be challenging. With some steady work and determination, your body will start to adjust to the velocity training and you will see results that will transfer into your sport or personal battlefield.
Why do you use 50-foot ropes?
Much research was used to come up with the 50-foot rope as the standard rope for the velocity training. The 50-foot rope allows someone to progress properly through the system and continue to get results. Also, we start younger athletes on the standard 50-foot ropes due to the visual motivation factor. For example, if you have a fourteen-year-old female athlete who can’t roll the wave or waves all the way to the end, she has visual motivation and can see what the goal is. After a few workouts she can see her waves getting stronger and going farther. This, of course, is very motivating and forces her to work harder.
What are the 100 foot ropes used for?
The 100-foot ropes are used for the Pole System, which is the strength endurance phase of the system.
What is the difference between the Poly and Manila ropes?
The poly ropes are a non-shed synthetic rope which are water resistant and made for long life and durability. They do not shed fibers and are perfect for inside use where you don’t want the shedding. The traditional manila ropes are like the ones people use to climb in gym class. They are durable, however, do not last as long as the poly ropes. They do shed some fibers at times and are good for outside training or training in a garage or basement if you don’t mind cleaning up.
Who’s using the Battling Ropes?
It’s a worldwide phenomenon! This partial list includes just some of the people using the ropes. Read some of their testimonies also.
- Professional MMA fighters, trainers & coaches
- Strength & Conditioning coaches
- RKC Kettlebell Instructors
- CrossFit Trainers
- Olympic Wrestling & Judo Gold Metal Champions
- NFL, High school & College Football Teams
- Fire Fighters, Police Officers, SWAT
- Personal Fitness Trainers
- Highland Games & Stone Lifting Champions
- Martial Arts Black Belt Champions
- U.S. Military (Army, Marines & Special Forces)
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion
- Bally Fitness Trainers
- Physical Therapists
- The handicap & wheel chair bound
- Power Lifting/Body Building Champions
- Men & women for general fitness/weight loss
- Youth Athletes & YMCA
Can I learn the Battling Ropes® and get certified?
Yes, John Brookfield trains and does coaches certifications. Please visit his site for information on the certification process.
How can I purchase the Battling Ropes®?
Immortal Martial Arts, Inc. is the exclusive supplier of all Battling Ropes products including ropes, DVDs, manuals and eBooks.
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John Brookfield is a multiple world record holder and author. His books include Mastery of Hand Strength, The Grip Master’s Manual and Training With Cables For Strength. Despite the fact that John has just turned 50 years old, he has continued to improve setting new records that require strength, endurance and mental toughness. After using the Battling Ropes for his own personal goals, John decided to show the basics to a few of his friends. They thought that this system was simply the best due to the incredible results that the system produces.
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John – I follow Mike Mahler and learned about your system through his newsletter. I train indoors (by myself) at my gym. I am a 45 yr old who is in decent shape and likes aggressive training, such as what Mike and you promote. Would the 16.5 ft Poly Partner ropes be OK for me and (as I progress) would they still be usable? And what size would you recommend? Also, I could not find any Q&A to answer my question and I am unsure why you called these ropes “partner” ones?