Scott Sonnon – Vintage Impact Conditioning

Coach Sonnon’s Vintage Impact Conditioning (VIC) is a collection of three older training programs—Shock Ability, Leg Fencing, and Fisticuffs—originally released on VHS tapes. The core philosophy of the VIC package is to enhance performance in martial arts by focusing on effective energy management and strategic force administration. Unlike many modern, high-intensity workouts, this program emphasizes biomechanical efficiency and the ability to absorb, neutralize, and redirect incoming force. It’s designed to be a foundational system for hand-to-hand fighting, offering a rational and scientific approach to conditioning.

The VIC package is an early representation of Sonnon’s training methodology, which evolved into his more famous Circular Strength Training® (CST) and TACFIT® systems. The programs are based on exercises developed in the former Soviet Union for sport fighters, and they are designed to maximize effectiveness while minimizing the duration of preparation. The goal is to build the capacity to spontaneously apply shocking blows with every part of the body. This is achieved through a systematic process of “shock engineering,” which involves exercises that help the body acclimatize to force application and improve the ability to handle it efficiently.

Overall, the Vintage Impact Conditioning package serves as a look back at the origins of Sonnon’s “precision fitness” approach. It’s intended to solidify existing mixed martial arts (MMA) training and elevate an athlete’s performance. The programs promise to help practitioners develop resilient strength, enhance mobility, and improve coordination, all while leveraging the principles of biomechanical efficiency to manage and administer force effectively in a combat or martial arts context.

What You’ll Learn In Vintage Impact Conditioning

• Fisticuffs
• Leg Fencing
• Shockability
• Bonus – Flow State Performance Spiral

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