KwicKixJ1 Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 hey, this subject is in the kickboxing and karate pages too... it'd be interesting to see what they say. but i was wondering what you korean stylists do to increase your fast twitch muscles. (besides repetition). what methods have you used, and felt were successful, to increase your overall explosiveness and speed. not just footwork, but kicks and punches... everything. -thanks for replying.
KwicKixJ1 Posted August 26, 2003 Author Posted August 26, 2003 sparring facial expressions: vs. white belt kicks: (the speed is just right for you to learn how to move around properly. GREAT footwork exercise.) vs. yellow belt kicks: (cuz all of a sudden... out of no where, they tag you once and you don't know where it came from... but chances are that they didn't either. vs. intermediate student kicks: (cuz all of a sudden... they discover how to incorporate power in their techniques... and it hurts... a lot) vs. advanced student kicks: (scarey... where did all those quick kicks come from?) vs. black belt kicks: (not fair! only one opponent at a time please!) vs. grand master: (self explanatory) heh, sorry. i was bored. anyways, yah, fast twitch mucles... whaddaya do to make'em work better.
The Saint Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 When I train to develop speed I try to hit the bag quick but not hard. I normally put a lot of force into my kicks making my legs strong. When I train for speed I just lightly tap the bag.Lots of cardio helps too..Cycling and quick wind sprints is another way to increase speed. Developing quick explosive technic is hard and takes some time but when you do get it, it's awsome "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder
SaiFightsMS Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 Duplicate posts in different areas of the forum will be removed. Please remember to post a question in one area only.
MMouse Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 As soon as your exercise starts to become endurance in nature, you are no longer working the fast twitch muscles primarily.
Looneyas Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 I still think either you are born with Fast Twitch Muscle fibres or long slow fibres. I for 1 has fast twitch muscles, Im naturaly fast as for that i never had to work on my speed as i always was faster than most. Learn and u shall TeachTeach and you shall learn,https://www.southpacifictkd.com.au
MMouse Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 I still think either you are born with Fast Twitch Muscle fibres or long slow fibres. I for 1 has fast twitch muscles, Im naturaly fast as for that i never had to work on my speed as i always was faster than most. That statement is so wrong, I don't even know where to start. You are not born with fast or slow twitch muscles. Your entire body is made up of them in different combinations, depending on the muscles. True, the combinations do differ in different people, but not to extremes. Slow twitch muscles are those used for support or endurance. Your calves, your neck muscles, abs are slow twitch. They are endurance based as if they were not they could not perform their function. The chest is predominantly fast twitch as it performs explosive movements. Each muscle however does have both types of fibers. The quadriceps for example are a mix. They are a support/endurance based muscle, but also have explosive power potential. Each type of fiber is trained differently.
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