X-Training

by Micheal Vickers
 

           According to Random House Unabridged Dictionary(copyright 2006, via dictionary.com), to cross-train means "To train(a worker, athlete, etc.) to be proficient at different, usually related, skills, tasks, etc."  An example of cross-training is Mixed Martial Arts fighters.  These men and women have to be efficient in boxing, martial arts disciplines like judo and jiu-jitsu, and wrestling in order to succeed in the sport.  If you don't believe me, watch the replay of the UFC 81 fight between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir.  Lesnar, being strong in wrestling but weak in the martial art ...