The Martial Artists' Training Log

[bushido_man96]

That's cool, James. What level of contact/padding were you doing these sparring matches at? I am interested to know, for equipment purposes.

[James Bullock]

Hey Brian,

MMA Rules

Medium Contact to the face

Heavy contact to the body

Medium contact to the legs

Equipment: Mouth Guard, MMA Gloves, and a cup

Point Fighting

Light contact to the face

Medium to heavy contact to the body

Equipment: MMA Gloves, Foot pads and a cup

Muay Thai

Medium Contact to the face

Heavy to the body

Medium contact to the legs

Equipment: 16 once boxing gloves, mouth guard, and a cup

Submission Wrestling

No strikes of any kind

Equipment: Gi or no Gi

Some of the higher levels go harder if it is mutually agreed upon. Some of us hardcore guys tend to get a little rough with each other. But I vary the intensity so that even the guys that like it rough can learn to have enough control to point spar with lower ranks. I especially like switching from MMA rules to point sparring because it helps you to be able to have greater command of your tools. That way you have no preference.

[baronbvp]

Upper body day today:

DB bench: 30x10, 35x8, 40x6, 45x6, 32.5x10

Lat pulldown: 60x10, 80x10, 100x10, 100x10, 100x10

Decline crunch situps: 20x3

DB shoulder press: 30x10x2

DB tarzan curls: 30x10x2 ea side

DB hammer curls: 22.5x10 ea side

DB standing straight curls: 22.5x5 ea, 20x10 ea

Ended with sets of mirrorboxing punches with 10 lb dumbbells from kneeling position:

Karate stance, waist-chambered alternating high and low punches: 30 ea side

MT stance, right and left lead jabs with final reverse cross: 20 ea side

JKD stance, straight lead vertical punches: 10 ea side

[bushido_man96]

Thank you, James. That sounds like a good time!

[James Bullock]

4-16-07

Explosive Push Ups...............10x4

Diamond Push Ups................8x3

Wood Throws.......................x12

Wood Clean and Press..........x12

Wood Carries for Distance.....4x50 feet

Hill Sprints...........................x12

[bushido_man96]

Hey, James, is the wood throw just....throwing pieces of wood? It sounds interesting, either way.

4-16-07

Chest and Triceps

Chest

Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4

Incline bench: 135x6, 145x4...this felt really heavy today, for some reason.

Triceps

Triceps push down: 90x8, 105x6, 105x6

Dumbell triceps press: 20x10, 25x8, 30x4

Bench dips: 3 sets of 10

Abs

Decline abs: 3x20

Side raises: 3x25x25 lbs.

Hanging knee raises: 3x12

Ab roller: 2x5

Conditioning

Stairs: 3x45 sec, 1 min. rest

Steppers: 3x30 sec, 1 min. rest

Sledgehammers: 3x1:30, 1 min. rest

Did Combat Hapkido from 3:30 - 4:30. From 5:15- 5:30, I worked on Footwork, trying to work ducks, slips, etc. into the mix with some punches. It was very different, and the punches don't feel the same as they do on the bag. Taught Orientation from 5:30 - 6:00. Three of the kids from the Orientation went into the regular class right afterwards. From 6:00 - 7:00, I taught Traditional Class. In tonight's class, it was all kids, and we did a lot of basics work, with 3 new students in the mix. The 3 new kids adapted well, and I think they will do great. They just have to keep their focus, and stay with it.

[James Bullock]

Hey Brian,

I have some chunks of wood that range from 30 pounds to 100 pounds. I usually use the 30 pound chunks do develop explosive power with the throws. I use the 100 piece for the clean and press and the carries. Great for conditioning and for your grip.

[bushido_man96]

Hey Brian,

I have some chunks of wood that range from 30 pounds to 100 pounds. I usually use the 30 pound chunks do develop explosive power with the throws. I use the 100 piece for the clean and press and the carries. Great for conditioning and for your grip.

That is a cool work out idea, James. I always thought that chopping wood we be great to do as well. I just don't have any to chop. (It would be a great reason to by an axe, too! )

4-17-07

I just did a general solo workout at home, while I was watching my son.

Lying side leg raises: 3x20

Push ups: 14, 5

Push ups with 18 month old on back: 5, 10, 8

Diamond push ups: 5

Supermans (back hyperextensions): 20

Shadow boxing: 3x1 min. I worked on footwork mostly, but threw in a few punches and some kicks as well.

[bushido_man96]

4-18-07

Conditioning

Sledgehammers: 3x1:30, 1 min. rest

Jump rope: 4x1 min. rounds. Worked on alternating feet, bringing knees up high at times, and keeping the feet low at times. It is coming along, I guess. Slowly.

Punch outs on heavy bag: 3x30 sec, 1 min. rest

Pull ups: I did 3, pulling between 1/4 and 1/2 the way up, and holding the position for a few seconds. It isn't much, but it feels like improvement.

Orientation: taught from 5:30 - 6:00.

Kicking Class: 6:00 - 7:00. We started with 15 minutes of stretching, and then got into forms. I did my form (Gae Baek) 4 times, working on technique targeting and stance placement, working for about 15 more minutes.

Bag Work

Step-up round kick: 10 each leg

Switching back leg round kick: 10 each leg

360 degree spin round kick: 5 each leg

Also worked on punching combinations, along with setting up with side steps.

Clapper Target Work

Back leg inside axe kick: 10 each leg

Spin heel kick: 10 each leg[/u]

[James Bullock]

4-17-07

Active Recovery Push Ups....................2x8 ladder= 72 total

4-18-07

Core Stability

Low Back Isolate / Gluteal Bridge...........3x30sec isometric

Forearm Plank......................................3x30sec isometric

Side Plank............................................3x15sec isometric

Birddog Level 1.....................................3x30sec isometric

2 hours of grappling focusing on positional transitions