So let's start this one with the videos I promised you [the other day]. It's just the final rounds of sparring, it's shaky and it's certainly not in high definition, but it'll have to do - I'm pretty sure video quality will improve once I figured out how to operate all that stuff... TodaySince I … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part X weiterlesen
Kategorie: Europen Championships 2012
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part IX
The [European Championships] are closing in with huge steps. Still, there's some work to be done until then... YesterdayWednesday was rather harcore in terms of training volume, so yesterday I took it rather easy. Before teaching in the afternoon, I did 10 three-minute rounds of shadow-sparring. As always, I set technical goals for most of … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part IX weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part VIII
I already said it in [this post], but this bears repeating: I hate running. But before I rant on, allow me to quickly recap what's been going on over the last few days. Since I [hurt my rib] and then [hurt it again], I've been on a reduced training regime. Can't do anything that puts … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part VIII weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part VII
Slept for approximately 12 hours - still, when I got up, I felt devastated.Therefore, I skipped today's scheduled interval training and hopped right into 6 rounds of sparring at the end of my advanced class. Planned on doing another two, but then my ribs were just killing me, so six had to suffice.Weighed in at … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part VII weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part VI
Failed at the weights. Failed hard. I didn't want to admit it, but things are realy going south in terms of recovery. Probably need to take a step back.You see, today I hit the gym for my last workout in the current 5/3/1 cycle. Clean & Jerk for explosive power, bench pressing for upper body … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part VI weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part V
Took Chris' class for some technique practice and sparring today. At the end of the session, it was three rounds of sparring á 3 minutes. In the third round, I got kneed to the ribs, which wasn't particularly convenient, considering the fact that I got slammed [the other day] and still haven't fully recovered. Guess … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part V weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part IV
I hate running. 100 meter sprints are ok, but when it comes to medium distances (i.e. 400 and 800 meters), that's where it ain't fun anymore in my book. Of course, this statement didn't come to my mind without a reason - to train lactace tolerance, we did interval sprints today. We did the sprints … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part IV weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part III
Today I had the opportunity to train with [Ronny]. After warmup up with the [Warrior Workout] routine, we did a lot of technique work and situation drills. Last but not least, we finished the session with three rounds of sparring, plus an additional two rounds of close distance boxing. After doing the specific training, I … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part III weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part II
Recovering from a day of hard training. My ribs are aching badly, my neck is stiff, my muscles are sore to the point where just walking hurts like hell. Whatever doesn't kill us, huh? Anyhow, yesterday was carb feast time at my favourite chinese restaurant, so I guess I'll be back on my feet tomorrow.My … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part II weiterlesen
Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part I
At the end of october, the [TKDI European Championships 2012] will be held in Poland. That'll be my first fight in Poland since 2007. On the team, there'll beLukas (Me) , Continuos Fighting -70kgChris, Semi-Contact Fighting -70kgFrank, Semi-Contact Fighting -76kgRoman, Continuos Fighting +82kgThomas, Semi-Contact Fighting Veterans -76kgIn order to get down to -70kg, I'm following … Way to the TKDI EC 2012, Part I weiterlesen
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