The Martial Artists' Training Log

[bushido_man96]

9-17-07

Chest/triceps

Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4

Incline bench press: 135x8, 145x6, 155x4

Triceps push-down: 90x10, 105x8, 105x6

Bench dips: 3x10

Legs

Hip sled: 320x10, 345x10, 345x10

Physio ball curl: 3x10

Calf raises: 3x10x186

Abs

Roman chair crunches: 3x15

Side raises: 3x20x30 lbs.

Forearms

Gripper machine: 3x15x25 lbs.

Wrist curls: 3x20x20 lbs.

Combat Hapkido/Defensive Tactics: 9:00 - 10:30 Today we did some escorts that started from a side-by-side position, and also worked on defenses against punches. I didn't do a lot on my left arm, and when I did, even a little bit of pressure caused it to pop. Need to heal up!

Traditional Class: 6:00 - 7:00 Had a pretty good class tonight. However, in sparring, I got knocked down while I was kicking (my partner timed it just right). I HATE getting knocked down, too. So, my sparring demeanor changed, and I just got flustered. I made my partner hit the floor as well, but his was due to me blocking a high kick, and made him lose his balance, and not from an attack of my own. Overall, I was not pleased with my performance.

[bushido_man96]

9-18-07

Back/shoulders/biceps

Assisted pull-ups: plate 11x10x2 sets, plate 10x10

Back hyperextension: 3x15

Seated row: 110x10, 120x10, 130x8

Dumbell shoulder press: 40x10, 45x8, 45x6

Dumbell shoulder raise: 3x10x25 lbs.

Barbell curls: 70x10, 75x8, 75x6

Legs

Hip abduction: 115x10x3 sets

Hip adduction: 115x10x3 sets

Hip flexion: 85x10x3 sets

Hip extension: 130x10x3 sets

Abs

Physio ball crunches: 3x15

Physio ball roll-outs: 3x10, 5 second hold each.

Trunk twists: 3x20x45 lbs.

Forearms

Wrist curls: 3x20x20 lbs.

Worked out solo from 3:40 - 4:00. I worked mostly on footwork for sparring, trying to step quickly and explosively. I also spent some time stretching. Taught Kids Class from 4:00 - 5:00. Spent a lot of time on basics, and gearing the kids up for testing.

[bushido_man96]

9-20-07

Traditional Class: 6:00 - 7:00. Tonight, we had several newer students in the class, so the pace of the basics was a bit toned down so that they could follow along. However, I did manage to get some good work in, doing my techniques fast, and focusing on the footwork speed. The instructor spent a lot of time explaining things, so we spent a lot of time in stances while he was talking. Good for the legs.

[Clash]

I've still been training but I haven't been keeping my log and I haven't done as much to much work the last week or so, had work tonight but last night i had a extra lesson in the kids class and went for a run did 2 miles, and on the second mile a friend timed it and i clocked in at about 7 mins on the second mile.

[bushido_man96]

Its great that you found time to run. I never run, but mainly because I don't like it!

9-24-07

Chest/triceps

Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4

1-arm dumbell press: 50x8, 50x8, 50x8

Triceps push-down: 90x10, 105x8, 105x6

Bench dips: 3x10

Legs

Hip sled: 230x10, 3x10x345 lbs.

Physio ball curl: 3x10

Calf raises: 3x10x177 lbs.

Abs

Roman chair crunches w/twist: 3x10x20 lbs.

Side raises: 3x20x20 lbs.

Forearms

Gripper machine: 3x10x30 lbs.

Wrist curls: 3x20x20 lbs.

Traditional Class: 6:00 - 7:00. This was a decent class. I wore myself out in basics, but did OK with sparring at the end of class. I still need work on my footwork and combinations, though.

[bushido_man96]

9-25-07

Back/shoulders/biceps

Assisted pull-ups: plate 11x10, plate 11x10, plate 10x10

Back hyperextensions: 3x15

Seated cable row: 120x10, 130x8, 140x6

Dumbell shoulder press: 40x10, 45x8, 50x6

Barbell biceps curl: 70x10, 75x8, 80x6

Legs

Hip abduction: 3x10x115 lbs.

Hip adduction: 3x10x115 lbs.

Hip flextion: 3x10x85 lbs.

Hip extension: 3x10x130 lbs.

Abs

Physio ball crunches: 3x15

Physio ball roll-outs: 3x10, 5 second hold each.

Taught Kids Class: 4:00 - 5:00. Class was ok. I tried to hammer the stances a bit today.

[Ace2021]

Unfortunately i've been busy with school and I haven't had time to post my training. I've been going to the gym a lot with my training partner who is an MMA enthusiast. Been working on standup a lot.

Anyways, just been sparring, lifting weights, running, bench press. Generally staying fit and in shape.

Edited October 1, 2007 by Ace2021

[bushido_man96]

9-27-07

From 6:00 - 7:30 tonight we had Testing at our school. We had demo before hand, and that was kind of fun, because our instructor had the local cable company come in to film a commercial that will run on TV here. It should be interesting to see how it turns out. So, I got a little bit of a workout in before the bulk of the testing got started.

We had another relatively small testing, but we had one testing for 1st degree black, and he performed very well. He had been out for around a year with a knee injury, and has made a great comeback. His forms looked very sharp, and he sparred well and broke boards with no problems. He did well, and it was good to watch him succeed.

[bushido_man96]

9-29-07

I tested today, and it went from 10:30 to 1:30. Testing always wears me down, and this was no exception.

[bushido_man96]

10-1-07

Chest/triceps

Bench press: 135x5, 195x8, 205x6, 215x4

Seated chest press: 130x10, 150x10, 170x8

Vertical butterfly: 100x10, 115x8, 130x6

Triceps push-down: 90x10, 105x8, 105x6

Triceps press: 215x8, 6, 6

Legs

Hip sled: 230x10, 345x10, 355x8, 365x6

Physio ball curls: 3x10

Calf raises: 3x10x169

Abs

Roman chair crunches: 3x15

Side raises: 3x20x30 lbs.

Defensive Tactics/Combat Hapkido: 9:15 - 10:30. We worked on some stuff that my partner will be teaching in a class for the PD down here. We worked on getting into a hammer lock from various starting positions, and then worked it to a takedown and control position. We then worked on gun defense from within 5 feet, and that was fun. We will also be going into rear takedowns.

Traditional Class: 6:00 - 7:00. We worked a lot on new material today, and I got to start my next form, Yoo Sin. I like it so far.