How much and how hard is your Karate training volume?

[darksoul]

An update to this since my training routine has now changed.

Wednesdays I do an hour in the afternoon.

Sundays I do 3 hours in the morning.

Both these sessions are with my dojo and Master.

I also train 30mins to an hour twice more a week with my own students.

[JustLuke]

I try to train a minimum of three times a week for at least one hour each time. Sometimes I manage a lot more - it all depends on what opportunities I have to work around my other commitment.

I dream of a time when I can train daily. Perhaps if I open my own school in the distant future, which is a definite aim of mine, I'll be able to do it.

[GaryWado]

I think a lot also depends on your age and family/work life etc.

When I was in my teens and twenties I trained virtually every other day and most weekends were given over to comps etc.

I'm an old(er) fella now with a job and family etc., so I can't and in a way don't need to put the mat hours in.

There's a cross over point where physical training meets cerebral understanding.

Gary

[shinobitribe]

We have 3 formal sessions every week. Each session lasts for about 3 hours. We start off with 30 mins of stretching. This is followed by one hour of kihon and techniques that are based on a specific theme for that day eg tai sabaki, block and counter, hikate etc. We do 3 sets of 10 push ups, 30 sits up and 15 squats during the kihon. This is followed by kata for 30 mins. The remainder is devoted to semi- contact, awase sparring and some cooling down exercises. The pace is pretty easy and everyone can train at their own pace so it is not too taxing on anyone. I also try to do 2 days of cardio and weights by myself. I would highly recommended the Nike Club training app for Iphone users. Even though it is supposed to be for women, some of the workouts are very good as there is a mixture of cardio and plyometric exercises and each session is about 15 mins but i find they are more effective than 45 mins at the gym. Try the cardio killer and ab workout. They seem to be helping me out a lot with my speed and stamina.

[sensei8]

I still maintain that my Godan's and above train with me 2-4 hours minimum, albeit, all of our Hachidan's when training with me are required to do at least 2-5 hours.

Once a month, Greg and I will do a 6 hour session...our goal...kill any doubt!!