1996
Following graduation from the Medical University of South Carolina, Martin Rooney, becomes a member of US bobsled team. The driver of his team is MMA documentary “Choke” star Todd Hays. Martin gains an interest in the new sport of MMA and Hays begins to teach him.
1998
Martin returns home to NJ and starts training with Renzo Gracie at his new academy in NYC. Martin is asked to train fighters for physical performance and the TFW system is officially born. Client list includes Renzo, Ryan and Rodrigo Gracie.
2000
Martin is brought to Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates to demonstrate TFW system for founder of the ADCC World Championships.
Many fighters, most notably ADCC and UFC veterans Ricardo Almeida and Sean Alvarez begin training in TFW.
2001
Martin becomes official fitness writer for Gracie Magazine and named to editorial counsel. The TFW system is featured monthly in the magazine.
Ricardo Almeida gets submission of the night at UFC 33. Martin corners him at the event and begins cornering numerous fighters.
2002
Martin travels to Japan to physically prepare and corner fighters at Pride FC.
Martin performs a series of lectures on the physical preparation for MMA fighters.
2003
Martin returns to Japan numerous times and helps prepare and corner the Gracie Family at Pride Bushido 1
The first Training for Warriors seminars are offered across the United States.
2004
The self-published book “Training for Warriors: The Team Renzo Workout” is released. This was an overview of the TFW system at that time. This book, to date, has sold over 30,000 copies.
Martin helps prepare and corner the Gracie Family at Pride Bushido 2 in Japan.
Celita Schutz trains in the TFW system for the 2004 Olympics in Athens and she makes the Olympic team.
To deepen his knowledge of other martial arts, Martin starts training in Muay Thai and with the Judo Club at the NYAC. Begins using the TFW warmup at both facilities with all the athletes.
2005
Ricardo Almeida wins the King of Pancrase title over Nathan Marquart with Martin in his corner.
Roger Gracie trains in TFW leading up to the event and becomes first man to submit all 8 opponents on way to winning his weight and the absolute division at the ADCC.
Martin performs the first Training for Warriors seminar outside of the US in Rio de Janiero, Brazil at world-famous Gracie Barra.
Kyra Gracie prepares for and sweeps the ADCC and World Jiu Jitsu championships.
The Training for Warriors DVD is produced. This popular DVD opens up the system around the world.
2006
Martin is named the martial arts consultant for the NY Giants. He uses aspects of the TFW system to apply aspects of martial arts to football.
Dr. Arthur Canario wins the Masters World Judo Championships
Pride FC Champion Kazuo Misaki travels from Japan to train in the TFW System.
2007
The TFW website is launched to include an online warrior community. The community grows to over 15,000 members.
Martin is named the conditioning coach for the IFL team the NY Pitbulls. The Team wins the 2007 World Team Title. (Team members including Fabio Leopoldo, Marcio Feitosa, Delson Heleno, Jamal Patterson, Daniel Gracie all train in TFW system).
Renzo Gracie Defeats Pat Miletich, Carlos Newton and Frank Shamrock.
TFW-trained Shintaro Higashi wins US National Judo Title.
Roger Gracie and Kyra Gracie win gold at the ADCC and TFW’ers Rolles Gracie and Flavio Almeida win Silver.
Teimoc Johnston-Ono wins both the Masters World Judo and Jiu Jitsu Championships.
Martin achieves his purple belt in BJJ under Ricardo Almeida
Martin is named martial arts consultant to the NY Jets and works with the entire team using aspects of the TFW system.
2008
Martin is again asked to be martial arts consultant to NY Jets
Harper Collins publishes “Training For Warriors: the Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout.” This book goes on to sell over 40,000 copies in its first 2 years of print.
TFW is featured in two back to back issues of Men’s Fitness for a MMA workout that is featured on the cover page. on Spike TV’s UFC Countdown, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bodybuilding.com, Fighter’s Only, ESPN.com
The second International TFW seminar is given in Helsinki, Finland for over 200 athletes and coaches.
Martin is commissioned to train the Rutgers University Wrestling Team. The team trains in the TFW system and Rutgers goes on to have greatest win total in school history (20).
UFC fighters Frankie Edgar, Dan and Jim Miller as well as Shooto Champion Shaolin Riberio begin training in the TFW system.
Martin achieves his black belt in judo under Sensei Matsumura and Teimoc Johnston-Ono
2009
TFW workout is featured in March Issue of Men’s Health. Over 1.5 million subscribers. Martin becomes a regular contributor to Men’s Health as a result.
Martin travels and trains at the Fairtex Muay Thai training camp in Bang Phli, Thailand. Also travels to Russia, Holland, Brazil, Japan, England, to train and deliver the TFW system and research training for an upcoming book project.
Martin is commissioned for third year to be the MMA consultant for the NY Jets
TFW seminars are presented in Copenhagen, Denmark and London, England.
2010
The third book in the TFW system, Ultimate Warrior Workouts: Fitness Secrets of the Martial Arts is released. It goes on to sell over 15,000 copies in its first year.
Martin is named MMA Consultant for the NY Jets for the 4th consecutive year.
TFW is featured in FIGHT Magazine, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness and Martin appears on Spike TV to host the Playbook Movie.
The TFW system is presented in Copenhagen, Denmark, Padova, Italy, Helsinki, Tampere and Turku, Finland.
Frankie Edgar wins the UFC Title. Jim Miller is 8-1 in his first 9 matches at the UFC. Jim and Dan Miller become winningest brother team in UFC history.
2011
New version of the TFW website is launched.
TFW certifications are given in Europe and the U.S.
Victory Sports Performance in Staten Island, NY becomes the first TFW Affiliate.
11 TFW Certifications are given throughout the world including: US, Italy, Scotland, and Finland.
Over 250 Instructors certified including Martins work with the US Army Rangers.
New Pushup Warrior App featuring the TFW bodyweight training is launched for iPhone, iPad, & iPod.
11 Official Training for Warriors Affiliate Locations are sold in 7 different US states and Canada.
TFW is featured in Muscle and Fitness, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Train Hard Fight Easy, Msn.com
TFWarriors1 Youtube Channel gets over 1.9 Million views.
