GhostFighter Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Which muscles should you espeically train when your in the MA sports? Everyday is a fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 IMHO it depends what you're doing and how you fight. In a kicking art like TKD I'm looking to build up the major leg muscles, the quads, hamstring, gastrocnemius etc. Something more focused on the arms and you'd want good biceps, triceps... I think compared to a lot of other physical activities, MA requires strong, fast muscles all over the body as you use every bit of your body. Best to train it all . "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1962 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I agree, best to train everything because since I started many years ago I've used muscles I didn't even know I had. "Never argue with an idiot because they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ Dilbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenshinka Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 mind muscle lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitematt Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Core strength. Most people automatically assume that strong legs are the secret to a great kick. While that definitely comes into play, the core of the body (abs/lower back) is key to great kicks, strong strikes and balance.But I would never just train one part of my body, or even focus more on one part. Martial arts teaches balance, apply that to your weight training as well and train your whole body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Agree, core strenght training is key. Try to utilize exercises that integrate the entire body in effort. That's really the key to coditioning for ma's in my opinion. Try utilizing olympic lifts and modified olympic lifts, gymnastic esercises, ect.I always refer people to crossfit.com to check their stuff out. It's an excellent overall condidtioning program. Some of the people on the site bite, but their program is good and the exercise demonstration vids are excellent. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BB of C Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 The heart is the begin-all and end-all of martial arts. Without a good heart we have no endurance, no flexibility, and no room to exercise our physical bodies which leaves almost no room for growth in mind and spiritual bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Core strength. Most people automatically assume that strong legs are the secret to a great kick. While that definitely comes into play, the core of the body (abs/lower back) is key to great kicks, strong strikes and balance.I agree. Everything starts with the core. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bullock Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 There are 2 things that make a kick powerful. Powerful core and the supporting leg of the kick must have allot of stability and strength. James Bullockhttps://www.combativesciences.comhttp://www.myspace.com/warrior_athleticshttp://combative-sciences.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1962 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I would add that I have been concentrating more on my upper body muscles lately since it tends to be weaker than my lower half. "Never argue with an idiot because they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ Dilbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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