Training Drills

[DWx]

While practising this morning I decided to try and shake things up with regards to the way I train myself. Most of the drills I do I do fairly easily now as I have learnt how to deal with that particular movement. I tried to think of some new ways of doing things but came up with nothing really inspiring.

Does anyone know or use any "different" drills when they train? I'd be especially interested in kicking or sparring orientated workouts. Thanks in advance

[bushido_man96]

If you can give us some ideas of the drills that you have already done, we could look at making some variations or something that can help you step it up a little bit.

One thing you could do is look into Loren Christensen's books Solo Training and Solo Training 2. They are full of drills that may be fun for you.

[TigerDude]

One thing you could do is look into Loren Christensen's books Solo Training and Solo Training 2. They are full of drills that may be fun for you.

Seconded. I have the 1st one.

[DWx]

Well all I really do at the moment is forms, sparring combos and a bit of bag work. Depending on how much time I've got I try and work on some of the more "fancy" stuff like aerial kicking just to keep it interesting. I really need to buy myself some more books so I'll have a look into Christensen's but my parents get pretty annoyed when I order stuff on their credit cards and have it shiped from America

[bushido_man96]

Here is a drill for you to try:

When you watch TV, you can listen for certain words, and use them as auditory cues to throw a technique. Use, for instance, the word "and." Whenever that word is said, throw your technique. It will help to build some reaction time.

[boyo1991]

hey good idea! i agree, but another easy way to train is to find a fly and try following it with your eyes

[DWx]

Here is a drill for you to try:

When you watch TV, you can listen for certain words, and use them as auditory cues to throw a technique. Use, for instance, the word "and." Whenever that word is said, throw your technique. It will help to build some reaction time.

Thanks will try this sometime this weekend.

[DWx]

hey good idea! i agree, but another easy way to train is to find a fly and try following it with your eyes

Until I get irritated and try to squash the fly... or I could do a Mr Miyagi and get my chop-sticks out and see how fast I am...

[boyo1991]

lol just a thought

[gzk]

Here is a drill for you to try:

When you watch TV, you can listen for certain words, and use them as auditory cues to throw a technique. Use, for instance, the word "and." Whenever that word is said, throw your technique. It will help to build some reaction time.

Cool! I'm gonna try that