Martial Arts Strength Training 101
Wow, I can’t believe I’ve never done a post on Martial Arts Strength Training!
Considering the martial arts are the only reason I ever got involved in exercising, fitness or any of this stuff … it seems kind of weird don’t ya think?
No worries, I’m about to rectify that situation right now!
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May 10th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I am trying to improve my martial arts with a strength training program. . . any ideas?
May 11th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Focus on mastering your own body weight more than free weights (push-ups, handstand push-ups, pull-ups, chin-ups, squats, etc.).
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May 11th, 2009 at 3:15 am
Bungy cords, with custom grips.
Fasten them to a wall and go thru the hand motions with the extra tension. Worked great for me.
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May 11th, 2009 at 3:17 am
This really depends on your body type, AND the art that you are studying (and looking to supliment). I used to hit the gym regularly when I trained in Judo, where strength is a plus. On the other hand, when I trained in Shaolin Kungfu, the emphasis of the art was on speed and agility, so my weight training took a back seat.
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May 11th, 2009 at 3:19 am
I asked a question just like this. No answers yet. I can tell you that there are two absolutely fabulous books that will give you some guidance. One is Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body compiled by John Little. It has all of his weightlifting routines in it. Tons of weight-lifting workouts for a martial artist and the methodology Bruce Lee used to create them. He was ahead of his time. The other book is The Fighter's Body by Loren Christensen. They are great books. Should be all you need. Look for them on http://www.amazon.com! Hope this helps!
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Other resources:
Bodybuilding 101 by Robert Wolff
Body For Life by Bill Phillips