Yesterday and monday, I didn't do quite a lot in terms of training. However, I taught three classes on monday and two yesterday. That gave me plenty of opportunity to participate in various warmup- and activation drills as well as some games during the kids class. So, it's not like I didn't do anythig - … Fight Prep: 2012-05-16 weiterlesen
Fight Prep: 2012-05-12
Today was rough. We did a last dedicated sparring session before the national championships next wednesday. The schedule was simple, but far from easy:Five rounds of shadow sparring (strict technical instruction)Three rounds of sparring (boxing only)Five rounds of shadow sparring (3 rounds pursuing loosely defined technical goals, 2 rounds freestyle)Three rounds of sparring (kickboxing)Five rounds … Fight Prep: 2012-05-12 weiterlesen
Thoughts on Philosophy: learning to die good
There's this book that has had a great influence on my understanding of the martial arts: "Samurai Geist", by Thomas Preston. Basically the book has an old samurai elaborate on the concept of bushido and the way of the sword. Excellent reading, definately a must for any serious martial artist (not necessarily for combat athletes, … Thoughts on Philosophy: learning to die good weiterlesen
Fight Prep: 2012-05-11
Today I did my last S&C session before my upcoming fight (which will take place on May 19th). I was in the gym from 15:50 - 16:55, so the whole thing took me just around an hour. Since I've elaborated my current routine in great detail in this post, I'm not going to repeat that … Fight Prep: 2012-05-11 weiterlesen
Thoughts on Combat: The role of Strength
Ever wondered how it is that the martial arts are organized in weight divisions, just as weightlifting and powerlifting, but then tennis, soccer or volleyball are not? Well, I do, from time to time...PreambleToday I was ultra-busy sorting out some stuff that's remotely linked to my dojo, so I simply haven't had a chance to … Thoughts on Combat: The role of Strength weiterlesen
Fight Prep: 2012-05-08
Rather basic program today: 10 rounds of low-to-moderate intensity shadow sparring, 5 of which were really light movement drills. Then, another 5 rounds of pretty high-intensity rope skipping. Another 2 while I was teaching my afternoon class.Apart from that, nothing special in terms of training. On a sidenote, though, I was amazed at my student's … Fight Prep: 2012-05-08 weiterlesen
Fight Prep: 2012-05-07
Today's S&C session followed the same pattern as the previous one. First, a quick Iron Core Circuit (2 Sets), then my 5/3/1 lifts (Deadlift & Bench Press), followed by 8 rounds of rope skipping with pullups after every second round.Iron CoreToday, I probably found the difference between a good and a bad leg curl with … Fight Prep: 2012-05-07 weiterlesen
Fight Prep: 2012-05-04
This is the blog title Today's S&C session revolved around squats, cleans and presses. Just like wednesday, I started things by going through Chad Waterbury's Iron Core circuit. Iron CoreWhen I reviewed the program the first time, I meantioned just how hard the "leg curl with stability hold" exercise is. Looking at the original article … Fight Prep: 2012-05-04 weiterlesen
A new design
Today was what one could call an "active rest day". That means I did very little, apart from teaching three classes. I wasn't quite as active as I usually am during the classes I teach, but then I wasn't passive, either. Just going through the motions, so to say. Think active recovery. Tomorrow I'll hit … A new design weiterlesen
Fight Prep: 2012-05-02
Just came home from a tasty S&C session. In just about an hour, I did all that needs to be done, and then some of it. It wasn't easy, but then it wasn't as brutally hard as I thought it was going to be, either. But first things first...There's this thing with S&C they call … Fight Prep: 2012-05-02 weiterlesen
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