Training Tips

During our class, Jeff and I worked on two combinations using punching techniques that we found to be very effective, and actually, quite fun.  I wanted pass along what we learned. This is also great training for the pad holder for coordination and speed. We performed 4 rounds at 5 minutes each with a 30 […]

I created a workout that was quite intense that I wanted to post here for others to learn.  For your warmup, perform the following: Jump rope for 30 seconds Sprawl and perform alternating jab /cross combinations Jump rope for 30 seconds Sprawl and perform alternating front kicks Jump rope for 30 seconds Pushups for 30 […]

The following exercise will demonstrate your endurance level as it did me.  Remember, if you feel light headed or dizzy during this exercise, please stop immediately.  Depending on your fitness level, soreness is likely. From ten repetitions down to one, perform a jab / cross combination.  After each set, peform a sprawl starting from the […]

Gear: Boxing / MMA Gloves Schedule Opening Prayer Prayer acknowledging Christ as the center of our lives and our training Warm up We’ll go through our standard warm up and stretching.� Burpee for 30 seconds Pogo Jump for 30 seconds Sprawl for 30 seconds Jab / Cross for 30 seconds Divebomber Pushup V-Ups Squat Jumps […]

This challenge runs for an hour, but the exercises are in thirty second increments.  It seems easy at first, but afterwards, you feel it.  Don’t forget to stretch.  For thirty seconds each, perform the following exercises: Jumping Jacks Sprawls with Jab Cross Combination Jump Rope Sprawls with Alternating Front Kicks Pogo Jump Pushup V Ups […]

I’ll focus on a leg workout that will give you better kicking results in your power and in your explosiveness.  After doing this workout on my own, I also noticed that it will help with balance as well. Front Kick Squat Start out with your legs shoulder width apart.  Bring your fists up to guard […]

We’ll continue working on what we did last week, and also working on defensive sparring drills.  Gear: Boxing / MMA Gloves Schedule Opening Prayer Prayer acknowledging Christ as the center of our lives and our training Warm up Medium Intensity Warm up focusing on cardio, strength and endurance. Technique Drills We’ll be working on punching and […]

This is a challenge that will help develop and improve my speed and power with punches and kicks.  I’ve created something like this back in 2003 that greatly improved my martial arts skills that helped me achieve my blackbelt.  I also use it before big tournaments or if I haven’t competed in a while.  It […]

This drill is more for endurance and stamina.  It also employs training for sparring.  Peform the following drills in order, with the following repetitions. 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 Jab / Cross / Duck / Jab Cross Round Kick Hook / Duck / Hook / Cross / Hook Front Kick Blitz Drill Sliding Sidekick

These workouts are good for improving your kicking that I have used in my workouts. Perform 6 sets of 10 repetitions each. Lunge: Go down into a lunge and come back up.  Then perform a front kick with your front leg. You can perform this exercise for the round kick and the side kick. Squat: […]