The Martial Artists' Training Log

[bushido_man96]

4-4-07

Not a big workout day, with my week being messed up. Next week will be back to full-tilt!

I did around 15 minutes of bag work, punching today. I alternated punching execises that my friend does:

Jab: 10 each side

Cross: 10 each side

Jab/cross: 10 combinations each side

Jab/lead hook: 10 combinations each side

Jab/cross/lead hook: 10 combinations each side

I was still using the Straight Lead hand position for the punching, and I kind of like it.

From 5:30 - 6:00 I taught Orientation. I was working on kicks with the kids today, and it went really well.

[James Bullock]

I always forget too post my workout. I will try to post it more often...

4-3-07

Ground fighting and Grappling drills from 1-4pm.

Kenpo training from-5:30pm-6:30pm Assisted with little dragons from 6:30-7:00pm then Kenpo Training again from 7-10pm.

4-4-07

Taught Combative Sciences from 12-7pm.

[bushido_man96]

4-9-07

Chest and Triceps

Chest

Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4

Incline bench: 135x8, 145x5, 155x4

Triceps

Dip Machine: 215x6 repsx3 sets

Abs

Decline abs: 3x20

Side raises: 3x25x25

Hanging knee raises: 3x12

Did Combat Hapkido from 3:45 - 5:00. We did some wrestling around today, and it was fun. I got a good throw on one partner, and I didn't end up tapping out, so it was a good roll, I guess.

Bag Work:

Jab: 10 each side

Cross: 10 each side

Jab/cross: 10 combinations, each side

Jab/lead hook: 10 combinations each side

Jab/cross/lead hook: 10 combinations each side

Jab/cross/lead hook/rear uppercut: 10 combinations each side

I tried to focus on punching through the bag each time. However, my partner said that it looked like my lead jab was a little weak. I guess I will have to work on that.

From 5:30 - 6:00, I taught Orientation. Two of the kids should be ready for the regular class by the end of this week! From 6:00 - 7:00, I had Traditional Class. It went well, and I busted out my form really powerfully, I felt. We also had a 3-for-all sparring at the end of class, which went ok. I was really tired, and could feel it in my legs. However, I did get some good shots in.

[bushido_man96]

4-10-17

Back

Assisted pull-ups: I decided to set the machine with all the plates that I could: 20 plates: did 35 reps, almost to failure; then, moved it down to 10 plates, and did 20 reps...to failure.

[James Bullock]

4-9-07

3 hours of Kenpo

4-10-07

2 hours of Grappling...focusing on positional dominance

1 hour of bag drills mixed with situational assault defenses.

[bushido_man96]

4-11-07

I was reading The Tao of Jeet Kune Do early this morning, and was going over some of Lee's notes on feinting. I came up with a few ideas to try when I spar. I want to try to start feinting some jabs to set up some side kicks or round kicks. Even if it means taking a few hits when I deliver my real jabs the first few times, it will help to sell the feints. I may try it with some longer, stepping lead punches as well. Also, I want to feint with a back leg round kick, to draw the spin side kick counter, and then counter the counter.

Conditioning

Sledgehammers: 3x1:30, 1 min. rest

Stairs: 3x45 sec, 1 min. rest

Steppers: 3x30 sec, 1 min. rest

Jump rope: 3x1 min. rounds....I pretty much suck at this. The last set was the best, though.

Ab roller: 3x10....OUCH. Now, when I cough, it HURTS! When I started the second set, I thought, "oh, boy, only 9 more!"

Technique

Cable reverse punch: 10x50, 10x60, 10x70 At the 50 and 60 pound sets, I can put a little speed on the punches, and control them all the way back. At 70 pounds, there is more resistance to work with. I really feel it in the triceps, and then back behind the shoulders later on.

Cable lead backfist from on-guard position: 20x10, 3 sets, each side. This was ackward--I think that next time I may just do a lead punch instead.

Flying side kicks, over 3 obstacles, into heavy bags: 10 each leg. I need more work on targeting my foot, and keeping my body aligned when I strike. I also needs some more work on jumping power.

Forms: Chon ji - Jung Gun, then Gae Baek twice = 9 forms in all.

Flying side kicks over 3 obstacles, with no bags: 5 each side. These were very bad, and I need more work on not having a target to hit, and getting full extension. Also need jumping height.

Spin heel kick: 10 each side. I did a very whipping variation of the kick, more like a spin hook/heel hybrid, to gain some speed. Worked well, I think.

[James Bullock]

Ab roller: 3x10....OUCH. Now, when I cough, it HURTS! When I started the second set, I thought, "oh, boy, only 9 more!"

LOL....Feels great doesn't it.......

I feel for you.... I feel the same way after doing 100 Thai round kicks on a heavy bag...

The Tao is a great read, I have had mine since I was 14.....it is a little on the brittle side..lol.

Try this little trick when you are working on your feints Brian..

When you throw the Jab use it to set up a lead kick, what I mean is as you throw it slide your back foot forward and you will be ready for a lead kick...if done right it will seem like your kick came out of no where.

[James Bullock]

4-11-07

Focused on hand conditioning....

1500 punches on the wall bag

[bushido_man96]

The Tao is a great read, I have had mine since I was 14.....it is a little on the brittle side..lol.

Hey, that sounds like a good excuse as any to get the new hardbound collector's edition that is now available.....

Try this little trick when you are working on your feints Brian..

When you throw the Jab use it to set up a lead kick, what I mean is as you throw it slide your back foot forward and you will be ready for a lead kick...if done right it will seem like your kick came out of no where.

Thanks, James. I was envisioning something like that, as well. Since I have shorter legs, I almost always have to step forward in some way to get a kick to land. It would behoove me to conceal my movements as much as possible.

Today (4-12-07), I am sore! My abs are killing me, and my triceps, lower back, and leg mucsles are aching. I haven't been sore like this for quite some time. It feels good.

On a side note, I guess you could say that I officially began my son's MA training today. I got out my clapper target pad, and after demonstrating a few kicks to it, he caught on pretty quick!

Get ready, world! Bushido_man96,Jr is on his way!!

[James Bullock]

I am pretty sore myself today...

4-12-07

2 hours of hard sparring...we used multiple training methodologies.

MMA Rules

Point Fighting

Muay Thai

Submission Wrestling..

Great workout...