Henning Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Hi I train karate (shotokan) three times a week,go jogging twice a week and lift weights once a week. I would like to know what you think about that? shoudl any other training besides karate be done to support karate at all? if so how frequently should it be done. let me know what you think. cu 7th Kyu Shotokan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce__L Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Hello Henning. That's not a bad programme you've got there. It's good that you train weights as well, because many karate practitioners tend to have unbalanced muscles, you know, they do pushups and situps, but don't train their back, for instance. Maybe you could add one more weight-day into your schedule. You could for instance jog before a weight training, to save space of days. DanhShotokan Karate/Kickboxing and My own styleHave no fear in front of your opponent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Hi Henning .... from you post it seems you're doing both the strength and cardio vascualr training which I believe is crucial to martial arts training. Now what you need to decide is whether you are doing them often enough. I belive you can increase both. If you can do your cardio in the morning and weights in the evening...or if you do it back to back do cardio after weights. Increase the weight lifting to more than once a week and the weight /reps you do....and the distance you jog (I suggest you increase this for your cardio to more than twice a week!) You need to draw up a schedule that works for you and keep to it. Let us know what you decide on and how you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Well, here is my regiment and routine, just so you can get an idea of what other people might do: Monday: Practice TKD, 30 minutes Exercise Bike. Tuesday: Weights, 20 minutes on bike Wednesday: Practice TKD, 30 minutes on bike Thursday: Weights, 20 minutes on bike Friday: TKD Lesson Saturday (if I can get time away from social life): Weights, 20 minutes on bike Sunday: 30 minutes on bike, lots of stretching, relax. But hey thats just me Best of luck JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy9 Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Bruce L made an excellent point about having a rounded workout.. I used to work extremely hard on my stoumach and eventually managed a 6pac, but I found i had a whole load of back problems after. It wasnt untill i realised that the body's muscles work in pairs and that my intensive work out on my stoumach was causing my back problems. From then on i tried to work on pairs of muscles in my polymetric and weight training. Shotokan Karate Black Belt ==Defend the path of Truth== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moobrack Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 my opinion on the topic is the following, That is a heck of a program you have got there, I wish I had the time, I have exams to worry about so that pretty much limits me to what I have time for, I myself train in Shotokan Karate 1-2times a week, and weight lift 5 days a week for about 20 minutes a day! Anthony Bullock1st Dan Black Belt - Shotokan Karate5th Kyu Yellow Belt - Aiki-Jutsuhttps://www.universaldojo.com Coming Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 5 days a week 20 minutes each time? I assume you're just using light weights and toning yeah? JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahazmaksya Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Bruce__L wrote: It's good that you train weights as well, because many karate practitioners tend to have unbalanced muscles, you know, they do pushups and situps, but don't train their back. That's what I do...what are some good back excercises? And Jack, you are only young aswell right. What size weights do you use? [ This Message was edited by: Ahazmaksya on 2001-11-16 22:46 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Ahazmaksya, true I'm 15 in December but the amount of weight I use has not done me any damage. I still get growing pains in my knees and ankles (my growth isnt stunted) I'm an average height for my age and I feel fine. Besides, I'm a bit of a weakling, 45 pounds on both arms for Dumbell curl and military press, same for Bench press (bit light but oh well) The weight is a little less than what I can manage. Yes I know I may be weak but hey, I'm doing something about it and I feel great JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henning Posted November 17, 2001 Author Share Posted November 17, 2001 Hi thanks for all of your good advices. more training?: i would like to but i dont have the time. more cardio: i usually run for at leat 15km and sometimes more (up to 25 or even 30km) so i think that it is enough. (i used to run three times a week, but took up too much time) could you give details about the weight lifting: how can it support building up speed? (i am awefully slow) mfg. 7th Kyu Shotokan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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