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i was wondering what kind of routines everyone does. what weight lifting routines/programs do you think go hand in hand with martial arts training? ive personally been doing a program called HCT-12 for a while, it's been going real well for me (its gears toward hypertrophy and strength). also i'm interested in seeing what other weightlifters on here do, that treat lifting separately from MA training but let them complement each other.

i joined this forum a long time ago but havent done anything on it since. in from new jersey, did isshinryu karate for a few years and got to sankyu (3rd degree brownbelt). i went on hiatus for about a year and a half now from being busy with work and school, but i realized i have to start training again. i've been weight training for a few years now, so i've increased my strength since then. hopefully you guys can help me get back on my feet, i used to be an avid martial arts enthusiast and i miss having such dedication to it.

never quit anything that you know is good. just take a break. there has been 2 instances during training that i said the same thing. i just take a month off, then go back. you'll find that the break really helps you recover on all levels and you'll be better when you get back. so dont give up, you may have just hit a plateau, it happens to everybody. whenever i lose interest i think 'i didnt come this far just to quit'.

i dont mean for this to sound cliched, but it really is never too late to start. you'll soon find after starting that you feel much better, physically and in confidence. for what to expect when you first start, dont worry about it. your sensei will recognize that you're new and help train you accordingly. i first started karate when i was 22. on the first day i didnt know what to expect either. they had me dress in a gi (uniform), do the bowing, used Japanese terminology and everyone was shouting when they were doing moves or strikes. i didnt know what to think at first and was a bit weirded out but it didnt take long to get into the motions and now i prefer the more traditional schools. just do it, you'll see what its all about

wrist/ankle weight a a great way to increase strength and stability, however, i wouldnt throw on an ankle weight and start throwin kicks as fast or hard as you would without them, this could damage your joints. instead, but the weights on and move through the kicks painfully slow. this will increase stability, balance, power, and technique to some degree. but dont forget to go all out without the weights on a heavybag, or just throw some techniques out in the air. if you want resistance for your technique at regular speed, i highly recommend getting resistance bands, where the resistance comes on gradually and is a lot safer for your joints. ive even heard of some people cutting a bicycle tire tube, tying one end to something stable and the other end to the bodypart of the technique u are practicing