Ray Lewis in training

Lewis' illustrious career has been built on his intense offseason training, from kickboxing to wrestling to swimming.

For his 15th NFL season, he decided to change up his regimen. Lewis took up Kenpo, a name for multiple martial arts that developed in Hawaii.

"I'm not fitting to go into mixed martial arts," Lewis said with a laugh. "I don't like getting hit in the face and all that."

A friend serves as his sensei. The result of this training has been increased his flexibility and focus.

Lewis, who is currently at 252 pounds, said he is comfortable with this weight and wants to maintain that throughout the season.
"Every year I'm always trying to find a different way to take my body through confusion, and I did a great job with it," Lewis said.

Lewis is the second-oldest Raven, although some coaches wouldn't believe that. Before the team's first minicamp of the offseason, Lewis was laughing Harbaugh, saying how he was so excited for practice to begin.

"I hope that never changes," Harbaugh said. "That's probably why he's been in the league so long … that and a lot of talent."

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(baltimoresun.com)