Human achievement in modern times is often measured in technology, medicine, and cultural progression. 2000 years ago however, nations measured their greatness by the power of their swords. The kingdom with the mightiest and most numerous warriors was perceived to be the greatest. To join the ranks of these warriors was the goal of many […]
The fifth annual Power for a Purpose returns to Viking Performance Training! This will be sanctioned under the USPA banner and records will be on the line for the squat, bench, deadlift, and total! Come out and lift for a great cause: Stepping Stones, the recreation center for people with disabilities! DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked/mailed (or […]
Rapid Assault Tactics (R.A.T) will teach you to … quickly neutralize attackers much bigger than you…! THE ONLY SELF DEFENSE YOU WILL EVER NEED! Let me prove to you that we have the best combatives system available today! This system has been selected by the U.S. Navy SEALs as their choice for hand to hand […]
Mountain State Women of Strength (MSWS) and Viking Performance Training are proud to be hosting Tracy Stankavage, 2012 NAS Nationals light weight division champion and strength and conditioning coach, to teach a two-part strongwoman seminar on Saturday, January 30st and Sunday, January 31st at Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, West Virginia. The seminar on Saturday, […]
Suzanne Leathers and Kerri Hanebrink Goodrich Weightlifting Clinic Suzanne is a Current National Master Champion and Record Holder in Olympic Weightlifting, was alternate to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and is a Multiple World and Pan Am team member. Her lifetime bests in competition are: 100kg snatch, 120kg clean and jerk, 127.5kg clean. In addition, Suzanne […]
In 2015, a strongman/woman contest was born unlike any other on Earth. This contest lured the strongest, most rugged, and most determined champions in the region to the hills of WV to battle for the right to call themselves the best. What was different about this contest? Why did only the most hardy warriors step […]
For over 50 years, the AK-47 developed a reputation as one of the most reliable and effective combat rifles the world has ever seen. The AK-47 is unquestionably reliable, durable, and effective no matter the climate or terrain. The AK-47 was designed so that a novice or someone with very little shooting experience could gain […]
The first ever all-ladies strongwoman competition in WV has arrived! This NAS level I meet will be open to ladies only! Viking Performance Training Presents Maidens of Might Strongwoman Challenge (North American Strongman Inc. membership REQUIRED of all competitors) Details and entry at www.vikingperformancetraining.com
For the third year the Appalachian Team Championships returns to Fairmont, WV as part of the WV Three Rivers Festival. This meet is still the only one of it's kind in the country (to my knowledge). This is not pairs or couples, but actual teams of 4-6 people working together to take home the massive […]
Many people think they know how to operate a handgun or to shoot accurately. However, do you know how to rapidly deploy your handgun in a stressful situation, clear any malfunctions, make a successful hit, reload your weapon, and perform them all within 3 seconds? If you are considering carrying a handgun for personal defense, […]