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I dont know where to start, and others have already made some of the comments I would make, so Ill keep it short. I agree with MP, not a streetfighter. He did not even really attempt to use brute fore (for the most part), which likely would have put him in a significantly better position. Just pulling any random from a pub does not make them a "fighter", and irrespective of that, he was far too composed for the most part to be inexperienced. Also, he had cool pants. Her, well, while she did land a few good strikes, there was nothing there that screamed Black Belt. Her ranging was good, and she was fast, but in reality I dont think she would fare too well against someone larger and stronger actually trying to hurt her. To me this seemed more like a training match. Towards the end she displayed a lot more focus and technique than he did, and Id giver her kudos for that (its not easy fighting someone who towers over you in the best of cases). I would have also called it a no-decision.

1 Feb 2013. -1hr Kyokushin class, afternoon. -Partnered thai pad work, Mawashi geri drills. -90min Kyokushin class.

30 Jan 2013. -2hr Kyokushin class, afternoon. -Thai pad work with partner, 10min. -Explosive training (flipping heavy bag, plyo bodyweight and jumping kicks), 10min. -Heavy bag combinations, 10min. -Light contact sparring, focus on movement, 5min. -90min Kyokushin class, evening.

Chief instructor - the one sitting patiently and quietly at the front observing for the most part, only chiming in when needed. The sensai/sempai - the ones yelling instructions. he kohai - the ones doing what they are told to do, and questioning different aspects of things.

Simple answers for me: 1 = I practice Kyokushin because I have done so (all be it on and off) since I was 7 years old. I could not imagine life without Martial Arts. 2 = It has given me the drive, focus and determination to keep going when things get tough, both in work and homelife. Most things worth doing will not be easy, and determination and perseverance are skills that are of the utmost importance.

Best of luck, with everything. I hope that you recover well, get back to your goal weight, and that your dojo stay strong in the interim. Osu.

25 Jan 2013. -Circuits, 20min total. 10min of 15/15/15/15/15 and 30 sec rest (repeat until time - plyosquats/shuffle pushups/weighted iso-holds with squats/weighted iso-pulls with squats/half burpees). 10min of 30/30/30 and 30 rest focus on abs (v-ups/plank/mountain climbers). -20min thai pad work with partner - focus on mawashi geri (roundhouse kick). -Heavy bag - free combinations, 10min. 27 Jan 2013. -Pushups variations, 3 sets to exhaustion. -Medicine ball slams, until exhaustion. -Volleyball digging practice with partner, 20min. -Kettlebell supersets (5min). 28 Jan 2013. -Farmers walk, various weights equivalent to 420kgs carried over 50 metres. -Medicine ball throws, 2 sets of 5 min each.

Personally, I work on speed. Heavy bag work, 1.5 - 2min rounds focusing on speed and power in technique and combinations, as well as footwork. Ido geiko (set combinations in shadow boxing) focusing on speed and form. Partnered work with focus pads, kick shields and thai pads. I find there is nothing better than having someone else there to drive me that little bit further. As far as weights, supersets have worked for me, alternating between kettlebell and bench based dumbell exercises. And - circuits! I find these great for zapping me and getting a good workout in as shorter time possible.

Great replys so far. All I can add, is that every persons body responds diferrently. If you have had fat deposits for a while they can be stubborn to get rid of - but dont give up! They will go. s far as fat loss - I have had great success with a high fat, high protein and low carb diet. Basically less than 100g carbs per day for 5 days, and then go wild and binge for a single day, then repeat the cycle. What this does is it tends to kick the body into using triglycerides for energy instead of glycogen. What does that mean? It means that your body wants to use fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Remember, you cannot spot target fat loss, so dont give up if you see more definition in your arms before your chest. Just keep it p and eventually it will go. Also - you need testosterone to build muscle. As a man, this can mean getting the right building blocks for your body. I avoid eating any soy products (they contain phyto-estrogen), and eat products hgh in testosterone building blocks (or pure testosterone) like wild salmon. Hope this helps.

24 Jan 2013. -Quick stretch to warmup. -Partnered Thai-pad work - 2min rounds each and switch combinations etc: Roundhouse drills, punches to roundhouse drills, punches to elbow drills, roundhouse to punches to knee drills. -Partnered Thai-pad work: free holding focus pads, throwing any technique as target presents itself (5 min each). -Chudan mawashi geri on heavy bag, 5min. -Free sparring, med contact 10min. Dinner now, try to get out for some interval running later and finish up with Ab ripper.

23 Jan 2013. -1hr Kyokushin class (afternoon). -Arnis, single stick trapping and disarming drills (15min). -2hr Kyokushin fitness class (evening).

22 Jan 2013. -10min interval running on road. -Quick abs on swiss ball. -Single set 20 pushups. -Drilled roundhouse kicks (Chudan Mawashi Geri).

I think everyone goes through these feelings. Me, I get them poping up every now and again. One thing I do now know difinitively is - it does not matter how much bigger/better/more fit you are than another person. It can come down to timing, angles or even the wrong slip of a big toe that throws balance off enough to put you in a bad position. Small men can beat giants by pure luck alone. Even when in control of adrenal response (which is a must to begin with), there are too many other variables to say "Yes, this skill of mine will work". Combat is chaotic, and there is no telling which way it will go until it is over. In short - I dont think there is any one answer to this quandry.

21 Jan 2013. -Weights, chest, shoulders and bicepts. -Kettlebell, 20kg, compound movements. -Quick abs work. -One set of 30 pushups.

20 Jan 2013. -12km hike, got to see 3 beautiful waterfalls, and trek through a canyon. -Weighted vest training (20min). -Push ups to exhaustion. -Drilled front kicks (10min).

Looks like a general tournament setting. Events seem to include kata and kumite (not sure what kind of kumite though). I got he following info here: https://www.sportdata.org/karate1/welcome_main.php?active_menu=welcome "The WKF Karate1 Premier League (WPL) is the prime league event in the world of Karate. Together with the WKF Karate1 World Cup (WWC) it is a series of world class Karate competitions recognized and supported by the World Karate Federation. It is the only series of world class Karate competitions recognized and supported by the World Karate Federation. Its aim is to bring together the best Karate competitors in the world in a series of open championships of unprecedented scale and quality. In addition to the World Championships, which are biennial events, the Karate1 provides a platform for staging world Karate events on a regular basis and thus enhances interest of the public and the media, both nationally and worldwide. For Karate practitioners and enthusiasts around the world Karate1 acts as a source of identification, motivation and inspiration. The hosting countries get the chance to present themselves to a wide audience, while giving their athletes the opportunity of competing at the highest level. And, last but not least, the top Karate athletes of the world obtain an additional platform to compete, improve their skills, attract sponsors and create income. Karate1 events are open for all karatekas worldwide, which - are members of national federations recognized by WKF - have a WKF-ID - have a valid WKF-ID-Card The WKF ID card can be purchased at the official registration session of each Karate1 event. The medalists in every category receive prize money. Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official WKF Karate1 ranking system. The competitor of each category with the highest score at the end of the Karate1 season is called the Grand Winner and receives extra prize money."

18 Jan 2013. -1hr kyokushin class. -Circuits, high intensity (90-100%). -Pushups competition on knuckles/floorboards - failed at 76.

Two words =- groin kick!!!!

14 Jan 2013. -1hr Kyokushin class (afternoon), 2hr Kyokushin class (evening). 16 Jan 2013. -1hr kyokushin class (afternoon). -Circuts (approx 20 minutes high intensity). -2hr Kyokushin class (evening).

Nice topic. Thanks for posting. My Shihan (who trains me directly) was directly trained and awarded his grades by Mas Oyama Sosai. I guess that makes me 2nd gen? Ive also trained directly under Hokama Sensei for kobudo, so 1st gen? My Modern Arnis instructor trained under the Australian rep', who trained under Remy Presas decades ago, so 4th gen? Osu.

11 Jan 2013 -Drilled double leg takedowns. -Drilled Omoplata from guard. -Drilled flower sweep (full mount) from bottom. -Super sets: Pushups (and variations), coupled with abs exercises.

This is a really hard one considering your knee issues, as jogging is good for this. I would recommend high intensity interval training (known as HIIT). Basically along the lines of short bursts of 80-90% of maximum exertion for a minute, and then a thirty second rest. Repeat for 5-10 rounds. One of my little sample programs (I call them circuits) is: -Star jumps. -V-sit ups. -Mountain climbers. -Drill blocks and/or punches. -Goblet kettlebell squats. -Plank (hold static). -Knuckle push ups. Some of these will be a little hard if your knee problems extend beyond just running, but you can substitute any exercises, just fit to the same formula, and don't go over about 15min in any one session. If you're not exhausted in 15min, you're not working hard enough! Also, I do timed rounds on the heavy bag, just throwing punches and kicks in combo's for 90 seconds, then rest 30 seconds, etc etc.... repeat 10-20 times or until failure (or until my knuckles are bleeding...). Additionally, resistance training might help with muscle endurance and lasting longer under high energy expenditure. I use resistance bands and static/isometric exercises held until perfect form is not possible (failure).

OSU to you too! Yes, I have trained kyokushin on and off since I was 7 yrs old Now im settled back in Australia Ive gone back to my old dojo and am in for the long haul!

9 Jan 2013 -1hr kyokushin class (afternoon), 2hr kyokushin class (evening).

Hi mate, Welcome to the forums! I am in the office half the time and in the field the other half, so dont really get the strenuousness that tradies might. However, I do train with some people who work construction, and they get tough quickly! I think as long as you train smart there should not be too much of an issue. Just know your limits - including the fact that you may have to work the day after training! Osu.