Training Tips

I have been working on some an upper body regimen and executing various exercises to improve my overall fitness to help me become a better fighter.  I will break down the different areas in posts: upper body, core, legs, etc.  The workouts range from 15 exercses down to six.  We will be focusing on our […]

For the last two weeks, I’ve been performing the following warmup to better prepare myself for our initial classes.  If I am not able to participate in the class, this drill comes in really handy, and it does not take that much time. Kip Ups Perform as many kip ups as you can in one minute.  […]

Part one, we talked about improving our explosiveness in our punching techniques.  Now, we will be focusing on part two, which is improving explosiveness in our kicking.  We are going to use the same methods as we did with punching, and that is with timed drills.  Each drill is consecutive without a break, and will […]

I have been pretty interested in timed training because it pushes you further than you can go if you just count.  Tough Mudder is also another training regimen that uses the timed drills.  The following workout is a great to get in shape quickly if you are crunched for time as I usually am.  This […]

The latest workout I just peformed is focused on the core.  Is it the most intense workout you’ve ever experienced?  I guess that depends.  In any case, try it out for yourself. For each exercise, perform the exercise for one minute and go as long as you can.  If you have to take a brief rest, […]

The following drills focus on your technique, your sparring movement, endurance and focus, and finally your reaction.  To perform this circuit drill, you will need a pad holder.  You will work on four sets at three or five minute increments.  Both of you need to move around as if you were sparring. First Set For […]

Rapid Jabbing to the middle of the room. Ten sets of hooks Muay Thai Pads Jabs Jab / Cross Jab / Cross / Back leg front Kick 2 Jabs / 2 Round Kicks 3 Jabs / 3 Round Kicks 4 Jabs / 4 Round Kicks 5 Jabs/ 5 Round Kicks 6 Jabs / 6 Round […]

This combination is a good way to test your coordination and your endurance. Jab / Cross / Hook / Duck / Hook to the body / Cross To get better at this drill and to increase your endurance, perform the following drills. 10 Jabs 10 Jabs / Cross 10 Jab / Cross / Hook 10 […]

This is a great combination to add to your training regimen. Back leg thrust kick / jab / cross / front leg low round kick. Perform 10 reps or more per side.

Today, I’ll be posting a great combination that includes kicking and punching.  I performed this drill yesterday during my Diamond Nationals preparation, and found this drill to be a lot of fun!  Throw a low, back leg round kick, followed with a jab/cross combination.  Then throw a front hand hook punch, followed by a defensive […]