4. You Can Be In Great Shape And Still Benefit (Josh Barnett)
Josh Barnett is a decorated MMA fighter whos beaten some of the best the business has to offer. Hes also a professional wrestler. This is one bad, bad man. Try telling this guy that yoga isnt for real men. Josh Barnett joins Tito Ortiz, Jim Miller, Dan Severn, and Chuck Zito in the group of fighters who all do DDP Yoga as part of their weekly routine. To be the best fighter, you need to have a level of flexibility and agility most people arent going to have. The better your joints, the longer youll lost in a submission. The better the agility, the easier youll move on the mat, escaping holds and dodging punches. More importantly, youre going to be injured far less. Your body will be ready to bend and move in ways it wouldnt be ready for otherwise. You dont have to do yoga religiously. It doesnt have to be the only part of your routine and it doesnt even have to be the biggest part. Just doing a little yoga will go a long way in preventing injuries.
