The Martial Artists' Training Log

[James Bullock]

2/12/08

Evening Session

9PM-10:30PM

5x1 min rounds of bag work

8x30 sec maximum intensity ground and pound sparring rounds

[James Bullock]

2/13/08

Morning Session

9AM-10AM

Deep Leg Press 380x8x4sets

Leg Extensions 150x12x2sets, 190x10x2sets

Leg Curls 130x12, 110x12x2sets

Stretching between every set

[bushido_man96]

2-12-08

Defensive Tactics: 10:00 - 11:20. We worked on odds and ends today, exploring wrist lock takedowns, block/pass/pin drills, and things like that.

[James Bullock]

2/20/08

Morning Session 1

6am-7am

5x5min rds with 40 total sprints...

Session 2

8:30-10:30

Leg Press 380x8, 470x5x3sets

One Leg Press 150x10x2sets

Leg Extensions 150x10, 150x15x4sets

Squats 270x8, 340x8x3sets

Squat Jumps with body weight x8x3sets

[bushido_man96]

2-14-08

Traditional TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00. A good class. At the end, we did a drill where we do 1 technique, back and forth (usually kicks) with a partner. This time, we put pads on, and made contact. In the process, I got a nice clean hook kick to the face! I thought I saw a round or side kick, and it transformed on me! Good stuff, though.

[NightOwl]

2-12-08

Defensive Tactics: 10:00 - 11:20. We worked on odds and ends today, exploring wrist lock takedowns, block/pass/pin drills, and things like that.

That sounds interesting- what does your gym use for the curriculum usually?

Today I am going to do some shadow boxing as well as work on footwork for judo.

[bushido_man96]

2-12-08

Defensive Tactics: 10:00 - 11:20. We worked on odds and ends today, exploring wrist lock takedowns, block/pass/pin drills, and things like that.

That sounds interesting- what does your gym use for the curriculum usually?

This is the best part of the DT training; no curriculum to adhere to! It is usually just a friend of mine and I that get together, and we work on various things, usually stuff he comes up with. My partner is actually a Level 3 (I think) Certified Instructor in Hock Hockheim's Close Quarters Combatives System. We both also hold rank in Combat Hapkido, and we work on a combination of those things. It is always a good time, and I come away learning something.

[bushido_man96]

2-21-08

Traditional TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00. In tonight's class, we spent a lot of time in stances it seemed like. My legs got tired, and I found myself breaking the stances from time to time. I try to push myself to hold the stances, but I guess I need more work. We did some sparring, but I didn't get to spar with any high ranks. One of the 2nd degrees said that he wanted to start taking the contact up a notch, to prepare for tourneys, and I told him that I thought it was a good idea.

[James Bullock]

2/25/08

Morning Session

9:20-11am

Bench 195x6, 225x3, 195x6, 225x3,195x6, 225x3,195x6, 225x3

Machine Rows 250x5x5sets

Pull Downs 100x7, 130x5, 130x5, 140x5 (finger is healing but still hurts...couldn't pull down very much weight today)

Squats 450x5, 540x3x5sets

[bushido_man96]

2-25-08

Chest/triceps

Bench press: 135x10, 155x10, 185x6, 205x3

Skullcrackers: 60x10, 70x6, 6

Triceps push-downs: 90x10, 105x6, 6

Abs

Decline crunches: 3x12

Hanging knee raises: 3x10

Defensive Tactics: 11:00 - 12:20. Today was a good workout. We did some more wrist takedowns and throws, and worked on some Combat Hapkido material.

Traditional TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00. I was sore after class tonight, especially in the legs. I like the stance work, but it tires my big legs out. I have been spending time on some chunks of my form, and it is improving. I am feeling more and more confident about it.