craknek Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I was wondering if any of you could share some of your exercises you do to build up A)Stamina and endurance and B)Strength So far, my instructor told me to get a bag and start hitting it (kick and punch) for about 30 seconds non stop and keep trying to work up from there, to maybe 45 seconds non stop, and then 60 seconds non stop. Problem is, I dont have a punching bag, and it will be a lil while before i can get one. Is there anything else i Can do to build up my fighting stamina? Maybe put some weights around my arms and legs and just practice doing non stop kicks and punches into the air?? (even though I would rather have the resistance of hitting something) Please, any help would be useful. As for strength training, does most of your kicking power come out of your thighs? If so, how can i build strength iin them, without having to squat 400-500lbs. Also, as for punching power, how can i increase that? I know that your shoulder strength plays alot into it, but what else effects it? and what exercies can I do to increase it. I am not looking to gain muscle mass... I am looking to make the muscles I currently have.. stronger. Thanks in advance. Nick D. "A man can fail many times, but a man is not a failure until he blames someone else""I will not fear...Fear is the mind killer...I will let my fear pass right through me..." Dune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 https://www.mattfurey.com for all you fitness needs. Just do body weight calisthenics and you will get strengh, muscular endurance, cardiovascular, co-ordination of power, balance mental alertness and a great body. As for punching and kicking you need to pucnh somethign solid like a heavy bag or makiwara. Punching thin air is not going to accomplish anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theswarm Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 skip rope is awesome for endurance the guy at the shop said '7 minutes a day will have you fine' and i'm like 'eh? no i plan on doing this 40 mins a day' i just do some home exercises - dips on a chair (good for pecs, biceps, triceps) , lots of crunches, lots of leg ups, wide pushups for pecs, knuckle pushups for stronger knuckles, etc has anyone got better home exercises that don't require me to go to a gym? (although I am considering going to the gym for a short time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMA_chick Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 have someone else put on their chest gear and you put on yours, stand acrossed from each other, then both of you put your right foot foward, then kick each other rotating kicks after everyone. do like 2-3 sets of them for 45seconds-however long it takes to get you tired! Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 skip rope is awesome for endurance the guy at the shop said '7 minutes a day will have you fine' and i'm like 'eh? no i plan on doing this 40 mins a day' i just do some home exercises - dips on a chair (good for pecs, biceps, triceps) , lots of crunches, lots of leg ups, wide pushups for pecs, knuckle pushups for stronger knuckles, etc has anyone got better home exercises that don't require me to go to a gym? (although I am considering going to the gym for a short time) This is good stuff. I would add fingertip pushups, doing pushups with your feet elevated, and pullups. Jump roping is awesome. Standing in deep stances can also help your legs. I try to add bag exercises as well. Lately, I have been running 3x a week, 3-5 miles at a time. This has helped me more than anything with my endurance. All you need are some really good shoes and some motivation. Good luck. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRose Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 i read somewhere you can wrap a tree with padding and that will act as a punching bag, never tried it though "Do what your heart tells you, so you won't regret it later. That's the right path... for people who live life in the present." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKJ1216 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I just read an article on punch power actually. And it said the two main areas to work on was technique and abdominal(because it roates your hips), I don't think it would be too bad idea to focus on arms and chest eithe.r White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theswarm Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 but that's not really relevant to actual strength and endurance that's just to do with technique in theory the more muscles put into a technique the more powerful it'll be, hence why most arts bring stuff from the hips (hence using your back, your abs, etc etc). I tend to find that alot of my home exercise doesn't always feel like real strength, there's nothing like some good hard work that gives you a bit of a workout. If anyone in your family needs their garden revamped - and it involves chopping or digging it will work wonders for your upper body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 To build up my leg strength I jog at lest 4 times a week for 30 minuets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 Abdominal strength is crucial for kicks. If you can get access to an eliptical machine, whoa man those things can do wonders for your endurace, and do not cause the wear and tear on the knees that jogging can. When I was training for my black belt test, I just kept sparring for as long as I could go...built up to about an hour without a break. I was in good shape then. Those were the days... Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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