Looking for some kicking routines

[bushido_man96]

Hello all. I am at kind of a rut in my training. I am working a new job, and it has messed up my class schedule. I get some time at home though, and was wondering if you all could maybe give me some ideas for some kicking routines to give me a lift. I am considering serious competition next year, and would like to enhance my kicking, footwork, etc. I can work kicks on my own, or my wife could hold the target pads for me. Whatever anyone can suggest would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Aodhan]

Hello all. I am at kind of a rut in my training. I am working a new job, and it has messed up my class schedule. I get some time at home though, and was wondering if you all could maybe give me some ideas for some kicking routines to give me a lift. I am considering serious competition next year, and would like to enhance my kicking, footwork, etc. I can work kicks on my own, or my wife could hold the target pads for me. Whatever anyone can suggest would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Concentrate on footwork and movement to start. The more you can be balanced and "light" on your feet, the better. Then work on throwing kicks from different angles and different load points. Jump switch into a round kick, V out then in for a twist kick, things like that.

The more you can disguise it, the better. Tape your footwork and kicking, see if there is anything you can find that you do that announces "Hey, I'm gonna do this kick now!", and fix it.

Work with mirrors, videos and pads, and get really fit.

Aodhan

[bushido_man96]

Thank you, sir!

[Sohan]

Ever do superslow reps? They are absolute killers. They're described in Loren Christensen's book Fighting Power, and I use them here at home every day. I do front kicks, side kicks, roundhouse, etc, with a very slow motion and hold the extension for a 5 count (10 reps each set). My kicks have really improved the past five years and they are faster than ever with better balance and control.

With respect,

Sohan

[Aodhan]

Ever do superslow reps? They are absolute killers. They're described in Loren Christensen's book Fighting Power, and I use them here at home every day. I do front kicks, side kicks, roundhouse, etc, with a very slow motion and hold the extension for a 5 count (10 reps each set). My kicks have really improved the past five years and they are faster than ever with better balance and control.

With respect,

Sohan

Sohan -

Would you say that it is due to the development you get from the exercise, or the proprioception you build with a superslow movement, and the balance from the slow/hold phase?

Just curious, I know which helped me more, I want some independent confirmation.

Aodhan

[Sohan]

Ever do superslow reps? They are absolute killers. They're described in Loren Christensen's book Fighting Power, and I use them here at home every day. I do front kicks, side kicks, roundhouse, etc, with a very slow motion and hold the extension for a 5 count (10 reps each set). My kicks have really improved the past five years and they are faster than ever with better balance and control.

With respect,

Sohan

Sohan -

Would you say that it is due to the development you get from the exercise, or the proprioception you build with a superslow movement, and the balance from the slow/hold phase?

Just curious, I know which helped me more, I want some independent confirmation.

Aodhan

IMHO, it is because I teach my motor units to fire in a more coordinated fashion, which makes my kicks more precise. And since strength is often as much a function of neural conditioning as well as hypertrophy, this "education" makes motor unit facilitation all that more efficient and productive.

With respect,

Sohan

[bushido_man96]

Hey, Sohan. Been doing the slow rep kicks, and been feeling them. Not doing sets of 10 yet, but I'll get there. The side kicks are not quite so bad, but the front kicks HURT!! They will take a while to build up. Only getting a few at a time on those.

By the way, do you set down between kicks, or keep the chamber up? Been doing a little of both, to help with my balance.

I have not forgotten your ideas, Aodhan. I am going to do some footwork and bag work tomorrow.

Thanks a million, guys!