Could I survive this?

[sonic]

Hey all I got my weekly question here....

I am hoping to start both kendo and judo withing the next few years (want my karate Blackbelt first) and I have been looking into some clubs. From what I have seen I could get a schedule like this...

Monday: Judo

Tuesday: Karate

Wendsday: Judo

Thursday: Karate

Friday: Kendo

Saterday: Karate

Sunday: Kendo

Now Like my thread title says, is this overdoing it to the point of being unhealthy? I am only 16 and my knowledge on body conditioning is minimal. I might add that Karate classes are 2 1/2 hours, while Judo would be only 1 /2 hours and kendo would be 3 and 2 1/2 hours respectivly.

thanks for your input

Sonic

[bushido_man96]

It really depends. The only problem that I see is that you won't be giving your body any rest and recovery time, by working out 7 days a week. This could lead to overtraining, which will not be very beneficial, as far as making gains goes.

It is up to you. Who knows, maybe you will be able to handle it ok. You also say that this may not happen for a few years. Who knows what can change between now and then. What looks available now may not be available then. Just go with the flow, and then worry about the extra training after you get your Karate black belt.

[lordtariel]

I agree. It was pretty hard on my body when I used to do judo(although I had three hour classes) I would recommend freeing a day or two up for rest. That would be my main concern, cross training between the arts isn't such a big deal, especially between such different arts.

[ps1]

Once you get into the schedule, you may want to think about taking one or two days off per week. Remember, your body gets stronger and grows during rest. You'd probably want to vary those days off so as not to significantly hinder your progress in any one art. You know, maybe week 1 you take off Monday and Thursday. Week 2 you take off Tuesday only. Week three your off Sunday ... You get the idea. Good luck.

[bushido_man96]

You'd probably want to vary those days off so as not to significantly hinder your progress in any one art. You know, maybe week 1 you take off Monday and Thursday. Week 2 you take off Tuesday only. Week three your off Sunday ... You get the idea.

That is a good idea, ps1. By staggering the days that are taken off, it will also help to keep the body from getting into a rut. The change up in schedule will keep it fresh and sharp.

[marie curie]

That sounds like a plan... also you may find that your body can handle it just fine as long as you take one particular day, for example if your Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually pretty serious, you may find that taking Thursday off lets you work out better the rest of the week.

Just a thought.

[DWx]

Just to play the devil's advocate.....

You wouldn't want any school or college work to suffer because of the amount of training now would you?

If you think you can do it then do it but i think you may want to gradually build up so that you don't shock your system by diving into such a heavy regieme.

[marie curie]

Good thought- also if you have friends, family, or other relationships outside of MA, that may be something to take into consideration!

[bushido_man96]

Good points. Scheduling for the Martial Artist is very important. If you havd nothing else to dedicate your time to, then that is great for you. If you want to have a social life, and get out once in a while, you will want to be taking a look at your schedule.

[lordtariel]

Good points. Scheduling for the Martial Artist is very important. If you havd nothing else to dedicate your time to, then that is great for you. If you want to have a social life, and get out once in a while, you will want to be taking a look at your schedule.

You mean there's life outside martial arts?