The Martial Artists' Training Log

[Ace2021]

Did some sparring, work on the heavybag, shadowboxing, and focus mits.

[bushido_man96]

1-22-07:

I couldn't make it to the gym or class today, because I had to stay home with a sick toddler. So, I improvised:

Push-ups: 3 sets of 10; then 3 sets of 10 with a toddler (22 additional pounds) on my back!

Shovelglove work with a 16 pound sledgehammer: "shovel" technique, 3x15; tricep extensions, 3x10; bicep curls, 3x10.

Punches with dumbells (10 lbs.): jab-3x10, both sides; cross-3x10, both sides; jab-cross combo, 3x10, both sides.

Standing overhead toddler raises (with a 22 lb. squirming toddler): 3x10

I finished up with about 15 minutes worth of cathal's close quarter hip exercise.

[username8517]

Standing overhead toddler raises (with a 22 lb. squirming toddler): 3x10

Squirming?? Not my toddler. She stays perfectly still and does nothing but laugh whenever I raise her over my head. She thinks it's the greatest thing in the world.

Though I must admit, I never thought about using her in my workout. Perhaps I will if the wife doesn't find out

[bushido_man96]

Standing overhead toddler raises (with a 22 lb. squirming toddler): 3x10

Squirming?? Not my toddler. She stays perfectly still and does nothing but laugh whenever I raise her over my head. She thinks it's the greatest thing in the world.

Though I must admit, I never thought about using her in my workout. Perhaps I will if the wife doesn't find out

It worked quite well, much to my approval. Who needs weights? Just have kids!!

[Akaratechick]

I like it!!! You guys have some original ideas Tonight I did focus mits for about 10 minutes. basics with combos for about 30 min and then worked on practicing rolling out of a sweep and slapping out when falling. Yipeee!!

[Toby]

This is what I'm trying to work on for a new training schedule...

Stretch.

Run for about 3-4ks.

Home gym (weighted rows, pull downs, leg curls, etc. 10lbs, 20, 30, 40, 40, 30, 20, 10).

Push ups/Sit ups/Pull ups.

Skip or Exercise Bike.

Free Weights Light - Medium - Max - Max - Medium - Light - Barbell Squats, Bench Press, Dead Lifts, Rows, etc.

Heavy Bag.

One more run before bed.

Stretch.

What does everyone think?

[bushido_man96]

This is what I'm trying to work on for a new training schedule...

Stretch.

Run for about 3-4ks.

Home gym (weighted rows, pull downs, leg curls, etc. 10lbs, 20, 30, 40, 40, 30, 20, 10).

Push ups/Sit ups/Pull ups.

Skip or Exercise Bike.

Free Weights Light - Medium - Max - Max - Medium - Light - Barbell Squats, Bench Press, Dead Lifts, Rows, etc.

Heavy Bag.

One more run before bed.

Stretch.

What does everyone think?

I think, I would be tired!

[bushido_man96]

1-23-07:

Missed the gym again, so I improvised again.

This is a workout set that I have done in the past. It is a kicking exercise. You start out in a fighting stance, either leg forward. Then, you pick a kick. I started with the front kick. I did 5 front leg kicks, then 5 back leg kicks. Then, I switched my stance to the other leg forward, and did 5 more front leg kicks, and then 5 back. For each kick, you get a total of 20 reps.

Front kick: 20

Round kick: 20

Side kick: 20

The above where while holding the afforementioned toddler!

45 degree round kick: 20

Twist kick: 20

Front stretch kick: 20

Side stretch kick: 20

Hook kick: 20

Outer cresent kick: 20

Inner cresent kick: 20

Finished with a total of 200 kicks.

Another note: Yesterday and today's training was done in street clothing with shoes on.

Edited January 24, 2007 by bushido_man96

[Ace2021]

Great workout Toby, good technique training bushido!

1-23-07:

300 meter sprints x2

30lb dumbell curls 10 x5

Pressups 20x5

Decline situps 20x5

Benchpress 150lbs 8 x3

Skip rope 3 mins x 2

Protein shake afterward.

[Akaratechick]

Now I feel really guilty after reading all your posts, didn't work out today.

Having trouble with asthma/allergies. went to the hospital today to have a pulmonary function test to see if my doc. can help me. I'm starting to get a little paranoid about working out due to the asthma attacks or whatever I have right after.