xo-karate Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hi, I just logged in as a new member so excuse me if this is an old subject.I'm over 50 and coming back to karate for physical condition - just to get some flexibility, strength and maybe cardio. So I am not looking for instructions but more like being in gym, but training at home. (Some one in front telling me what to do and giving a tempo.)I've looked at internet karate/kickboxing workouts and these are more like aerobic exercises with music and rhytmic pounching, which is nice if you prefer it. I am an old school competitive karate trainer (wadoryu, but more in to sparring then katas). Well - I will take katas to my exercise routine:-)So I am looking for videos of workouts that can be done in fairly small space - living room and in front of a television or computer screen. (Youtube? - did not find what I was looking for...)Would anyone be interested in shooting one? Maybe we can collect parts and compine a series?xo-karate (xo stands for "extra old" like in cognac:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorin4life Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 there is a book called "The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate" i think this might be up your ally. i know its not a video but i own the book and its awesome. you can start on youtube and search hojo undo and get a few excelent vids. you can modify all the equipment to your own specs. i hope it helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo-karate Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Your link is very helpful. Idea of continues development is what I'm looking for. There is no use for getting in peak condition just for a competition or belt graduation .. or something. It's better to slowly get stronger and stronge more flexible...I googled and found http://www.ymaa.com/files/B1361-Hojo-sample.pdfis this a sample of the right book?I think I can simulate most of the old karate training equiptment and get similar from sports store. (kettle ball, barbel, single hand barbel, maybe even sledge hammer?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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