Although I havent bought the book yet( The Naked Warrior), it is next on my list. I have been reading about Paval and Kettle bell training for a little over a year, and finally started doing the exercises a few months ago. I really like them. They are definitely different than "Western" techniques. Although I have lost 15-18 lbs of muscle , I feel stronger over-all, and my endurance has gone up.
The real proof for me that the Ballistic KB drills were working came last drill weekend, when on a bright and beautiful Sunday morning, the NQP Cadre as a team event, had us fill 6, 104mm Ammo crates w/ rope handles, full of sand and "Transport" them around Camp Blanding. With 14 personnel, the plan was to have 2 men carry each crate, for a specified time period, switching arms and rotating down the formation in such a fashion that 2 personnel would be resting at any given time.
For most of the other guys, this tuned out to be a very difficult event. After an hour or so, several had resorted to hooking their forearms into the ropes and other means of holding on to the crates. By the end of the 2nd hour, two of the younger guys could hardly function. Although I was tired, my grip and forearms never got exhausted. Surprisingly, I was the only one who did not rotate to rest. When my turn came to rest I rotated in to whoever seemed to be hurting the most. When the evilution was complete, I felt as if I had a lot left in the tank.
As I said, for me, that was a little proof positive that Paval's RKC exercises were working, and I intend to purchase the Naked Warrior to include into my routine soon. (Maybe I'll get it for Dads Day)
Also, if anybody's interested, for some good info and articles, drills etc. Check out
http://www.militaryfitness.org/
Stinney