How often do you train?

[BarbedTerror]

I'm curious as to how often people train/participate in a martial art class. Regardless of what kind or style.

I usually train twice a week but am now training three times a week. 2 regular classes, 1 tournament training.

Is this too many classes or not enough? How often do you train?

[sensei8]

I train eight days a week. By that I mean, there's not enough days in any given week that I'm not doing some type of training. So, I often train quite often.

I think, for now, and it's up to you and your instructor, you're doing fine, and in that, you've found a doable balance for now. Increase...decrease...it's also important, imho, that one doesn't under-train or over-train because either can have their own negative implications in the long run.

Good luck.

[Evil Dave]

It goes with the cycle of life. I used to train 3 days a week plus one day at a different school working on self-defence. Then there was my conditioning work on top of that. When I was training up for my Dan tests it reached 6 days a week.

Now with my schedule, family and the schools schedule I train in school once a week and on my own once a week, and I still have my conditioning workouts.

It'll change again and I'll pick up more training, when the time is right.

[cabbista]

First post! I go to class 2 times a week but I do some type of training everyday as I see fit.

[Dobbersky]

Every day I train, mentally, physically or both, karate is a way of life, not just whilst You're in the dojo, OSU

[GeterDone]

Since I don't have classes any more, I go to the dojo usually 3 times a week, sometimes 4 if I have time. I also train at home, mostly lifting weights, sit-ups, various push-ups and reviewing any katas. Currently, I've been focusing more on seiyunchin kata in particular (although still review the other katas) since I recently learned it but sometimes get the sequence wrong.

[Kuma]

I can only attend formal class once a week but train on my own several times per week.

[shinobitribe]

I train 4 times a week, with each session lasting for about 3 hrs minimum.

[Wastelander]

I go to the dojo 3 days a week for about 3 hours at a time, but I do at least some kihon or kata practice on my own every day, as well as doing research and writing out my own thoughts on karate.

[Ueshirokarate]

I am all over the map, but usually will take a day or two off each week. I believe your body needs down time as much as it needs training.