Niko Style Home Workout (With Sledgehammer)
Overview
This is a full-body warrior workout inspired by the Niko Style from Kengan Ashura. It develops explosive
strength, agility, deceptive movement, control, and mental discipline.
Equipment: Pull-up bar, boxes, sledgehammer. Frequency: 3-4x per week.
Structure:
- Warm-Up
- Main Workout (5 sections)
- Cool-Down Stretches
- Optional Weekly Focus
Warm-Up (5-7 Minutes)
1. Jumping Jacks - 1 min
2. Arm Circles (forward/backward) - 30 sec each
3. Hip Circles - 30 sec each direction
4. Leg Swings (front-back & side-side) - 30 sec/leg
5. Dynamic Lunges w/ Twist - 1 min
6. High Knees - 1 min
7. Shadowboxing Flow - 1 min
I. Base Strength & Flow (Redirection Kata)
1. Pull-Ups - 6-10 reps (any grip, controlled negative)
2. Box Dips - 10-15 reps (full depth)
3. Archer Push-Ups - 8 reps/side
4. Bulgarian Split Squats - 8-10 reps/leg
5. Plank to Pike - 10-12 reps
6. Leg Raises (on bar) - 12-15 reps
II. Agility & Deception (Water Kata)
Niko Style Home Workout (With Sledgehammer)
7. Lateral Box Step-Overs - 30-45 sec
8. Shadow Evasion Drill - Slips, ducks, weaves (mirror or visualize opponent)
9. Sprint Teep Kicks - 30 sec burst
10. Jump Squats - 15 reps
11. Sprawl + Fake Step + Knee - 8-10 reps
III. Striking Practice (Flame Kata)
12. Shadowboxing Combos - Jab > Slip > Cross > Elbow > Knee
13. Elbow Flow - Step-in elbows, angle changes
14. Clinch Knees - 20-30 reps (visualize opponent or use wall)
15. Footwork Drills - Advance, retreat, pivot, circle
IV. Hammer Power (Earth Kata)
16. Sledgehammer Slams - 10-15 reps/side
17. Side-to-Side Hammer Swings - 10-15 reps/side
18. Hammer Shoulder Circles - 10 slow reps/direction
19. Sledge Iso Hold (vertical grip) - 30-45 sec
20. Sledge Overhead Lunges - 8 reps/leg
V. Void Kata (Stillness & Mind)
21. Wall Sit or Deep Horse Stance - 60 sec
22. Isometric Pull-Up Hold - 20-30 sec
23. Meditative Breathing - 5 minutes (calm focus and recovery)
Cool-Down Stretches (5-7 Minutes)
1. Forward Fold (hamstrings + back) - 1 min
2. Seated Twist (spine + obliques) - 30 sec/side
3. Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch - 45 sec/leg
4. Child's Pose + Shoulder Reach - 1 min
Niko Style Home Workout (With Sledgehammer)
5. Wrist Rolls and Stretch - 1 min total
6. Deep Breathing (lying or seated) - 2 min
Optional Weekly Focus
- Monday: Control - Slow kata, precise movement
- Tuesday: Flow - Connect drills smoothly
- Wednesday: Power - Explosive reps + hammer focus
- Thursday: Speed - High-intensity movements
- Friday: Calm - Technical form + breathing work