Well, first off, let me thank everyone for replying. I guess that first post didn't really convey my thoughts properly, mostly because I didn't expect there to be so many people interested in marial arts on this site. I've been lifting weights for some time now, always trying to keep in mind a goal of a martial artists' physique: strong, fast, and precise. I figured that if I was strong and fast enough to use a 50 pound staff precisely, I would need to have what I was looking for. Of course, that was the end goal that I had in mind. It wouldn't even have to be a staff, it could be a sword, or a woodchopping axe. I guess the idea of doing swings to perfect form came to mind, such as practicing 100 swings a night in tennis, kendo, golf, or whatever. I'm not really looking to do anything fancy, but I guess my ideas sound like I'm seeking a shortcut.