Dynamic warm up then squats, Bench, Deadlifts , chins followed by 30-50 mins cardiac development work Hr 130-150bpm
Tuesday rest day
Wednesday
Am 30 minutes cardiac work, using explosive drills
Pm 2hrs grappling class
Thursday
30 to 50 mins cardiac work HR 130-150bpm followed by high box squat, incline bench and trap bar deadlifts done at 70% volume of day 1
Friday
Cardiac power development high intensity continues intervals: I use weighted step ups, starting at 1 x 10 minute session and working up to 2 x 20 minutes
It sounds you all are Spartans. I guess it is your fun working out and like myself I don’t have that time, resources and energy. It is the process of aging so enjoy as much as you can now.
So my original question as it probably should have been. Teoul Moon is primarly forms (we do spar when we have the people however I’m currently practicing by myself) so for those who spend quite a bit of time with their forms… how do you spend your time in practice? Do you do each form once only for that day/ multiple times ect. ?
I am open to suggestions as I am trying to improve my art.
One thing I would suggest is to get yourself a heavy bag and use this as well. Forms can be a good cardio workout and are good for refining technique, but you need to be able to hit something solid that let’s you gauge your speed, power distribution, and timing. Sparring is the best way to do this but since you said you are lacking in sparring partners right now I would suggest buying a bag and implementing that into your routine. Also exercises with kettlebells will improve muscular endurance as well as give you more explosiveness. Hope that helps.
[QUOTE=mig;1078900]BTW, what do you eat or do you have a special diet or gracie’s diet or do you eat McDo’s or the junk food you can have? Just curious.[/QUOTE]
Diet is important, but I admit fully I am not stringent when it comes to dieting. I do eat pretty much what I want, just in portions. In other words, if I’m hungry, I eat, but not until I stuff myself. Diet is once again an idividual thing. If you are getting ready for a fight a sound diet provides added strength and helps cut weight if you need to. But some do not and eat what they want. Bill Wallace said for years his training diet was cheesburgers and french fries, so it can be individually different. But for the most part, if you want to trim fat and boost energy, dieting is essential.
So kind of diet you need to follow in order to practice what these zealous experts show in their daily routine. Warriors of the 21st century. I don’t think that junk food will do any good even if Wallace said it.
[QUOTE=Iron_Eagle_76;1078930]One thing I would suggest is to get yourself a heavy bag and use this as well. Forms can be a good cardio workout and are good for refining technique, but you need to be able to hit something solid that let’s you gauge your speed, power distribution, and timing. Sparring is the best way to do this but since you said you are lacking in sparring partners right now I would suggest buying a bag and implementing that into your routine. Also exercises with kettlebells will improve muscular endurance as well as give you more explosiveness. Hope that helps.[/QUOTE]
That acctually does help thanks. We do have a heavy bag in the dojo I’m practicing at currently but its not hung yet wich does me no good . As far as the kettlebell thing is concerned I’ve noticed recently a spike in popularity in the gym community and I’ve never used them. Any suggestions for work outs?
i am recovering from spine injury back in high school so i dont lift that heavy, but i started doing squats 2 times a week for the past 2 months for the first time in 4 or 5 years
if any of u guys are trying to train stances i recommend using a weight vest. i use a 40 lb one
Some of the most intense and best circuit training and workout routines I get from here, the guy is an animal and also goes into detail about what workouts are good, particulary for martial artists and combat sports practioners.
[QUOTE=mig;1079008]So kind of diet you need to follow in order to practice what these zealous experts show in their daily routine. Warriors of the 21st century. I don’t think that junk food will do any good even if Wallace said it.[/QUOTE]
The routines posted qualify neither as zealotry nor expert.
[QUOTE=mig;1078896]It sounds you all are Spartans. I guess it is your fun working out and like myself I don’t have that time, resources and energy. It is the process of aging so enjoy as much as you can now.
Best,
Mig[/QUOTE]
i work out 4 of 5 days a week, and have at least 2 off, no workout lasts longer than 2 hrs, some as little as 3o minutes and intensity varies from low to high
[QUOTE=mig;1079151]Then I am curious how long can you go with those type of exercises, until 30 yrs. old, 40 yrs. old and then retire, just wondering[/QUOTE]
i know 3 or 4 world champion powerlifters in there 60’s, a couple who now ref and lift 3 times a week for fun in their 70’s
[QUOTE=Frost;1079183]i know 3 or 4 world champion powerlifters in there 60’s, a couple who now ref and lift 3 times a week for fun in their 70’s[/QUOTE]
All too often people put a limitation on themselves regarding their age. I know plenty of people who still work out hard and push themselves phycially in martial arts and in weight lifting. My instructor is 61, still can spar hard and bang. Also, another instructor in my area just turned 70 and still spars and loves to bang. Obviously they are not going to be fighting full contact competitions, but can they still do it, absolutely.
As for weight lifting, a ton of guys over 50 at the gym I go to that do powerlifting and body building and would make most twenty year olds look sad. Saying “I’m too old” is just another excuse of “I’m too lazy”.
[QUOTE=Iron_Eagle_76;1079339]All too often people put a limitation on themselves regarding their age. I know plenty of people who still work out hard and push themselves physically in martial arts and in weight lifting. My instructor is 61, still can spar hard and bang. Also, another instructor in my area just turned 70 and still spars and loves to bang. Obviously they are not going to be fighting full contact competitions, but can they still do it, absolutely. [/QUOTE]
Well put, most people’s limitations are set by their mind and lack of imagination. There are tons of older Triathletes and Ultra marathoners well into their 60s…things I can’t do in my 40’s…make that can’t do yet. It’s all about vision and progress.
There is a difference between “general workout” and “MA workout”. The bench press is general workout that can build strong muscle and there is no question about it. But I prefer the MA workout that can link directly toward MA skill development. Here is a “MA workout” that develop 2 arms twisting power which is very useful in wrestling. The interest thing is even today, I still can’t find any training equipment in the modern gym that can replace this ancient training method yet (I go to 24 hours fitness center 3 times a week).
[QUOTE=Frost;1079182]i work out 4 of 5 days a week, and have at least 2 off, no workout lasts longer than 2 hrs, some as little as 3o minutes and intensity varies from low to high
how on earth is that spartan?[/QUOTE]
Ok, ok, but are you in your twenties? When I think about having kids, taking care of kids activities, your hectic schedule at work, other responsabilities to take care then when do you think I can have that quality time. I am practicing now and having difficulties to adjust everything with my life responsabilities and most of the time it is not easy to commit not even four days of training. Welcome to the world of responsabilities. And this is the reason of my replies about this posting.
I’m not in my twenties but since I have retired and have all the time in the world, I can train 5 days a week with 4 hours each (I like to rest on weekend). IMO, the more that I use my body, the longer it may last.
[QUOTE=mig;1080388]Ok, ok, but are you in your twenties? When I think about having kids, taking care of kids activities, your hectic schedule at work, other responsabilities to take care then when do you think I can have that quality time. I am practicing now and having difficulties to adjust everything with my life responsabilities and most of the time it is not easy to commit not even four days of training. Welcome to the world of responsabilities. And this is the reason of my replies about this posting.[/QUOTE]
nope in my mid 30’s with a job, family and mortgage, its about doing what you love and fitting it all in, last week i did two gym sessions, to MMA classes and another cardio session, still fitted in going to work, taking my partner out for a few meals and doing the house work
As far as the kettlebell thing is concerned I’ve noticed recently a spike in popularity in the gym community and I’ve never used them. Any suggestions for work outs?