Martial Arts Strength Training

Martial Arts Strength Training and fitness topics. Information on working out and exercises.

supplemetary training for mma

supplemetary training for mma

I read so much different stuff about strength trainng for martial arts that I am quit confused about it.
I am a 49 years old male and practice all kinds off martial arts since the age off 15. Right now I try to focus on street fighting.
Monday evening I teach adults and try to teach them the thinks that I think will work in a street fight.
My base is JKD.
True all the years I never have payed much attention to strrngth training but true Internet I know its important.
I have a full time job,a family and try to train mma 2-3 times a week.
It would be okay to trow in some strength training but not for 1 hour or one and a half hour.
Sometimes I read that high reps is better for mma but then I read that the 3 exercises, bench-press, squat and deadlift, would be more better for 3-5 sets off 3-5 reps.
I train at home so I cant do any pulley stuff or leg curls or something like that.
Do you guys maybe have suggestions on what I can do?
And can I after weight training do a running for example (otherwise you have to take for that 2-3 days out to).
Hope someone can help.
Sorry for my bad English, I am from Holland.
Take care.


 

HARDCORE Sandbag Training and Lifting

HARDCORE Sandbag Training and Lifting

This dude “gets” it and very impressed with this video. That is a 300lb sandbag that he cleans, rests on his body and then benches it. RED DRAGON!!! Also included are his other sandbag training videos.
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Mariusz Pudzianowski Fighting MMA

Mariusz Pudzianowski Fighting MMA

World’s Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski will make his MMA FIght debut in December against fellow Polish countryman Marcin Najman.

HOLY CRAP!!!!!

I am a HUGE World’s Strongest Man Competition fan and Mariusz is an amazing competitor to watch.  His strength is UNREAL – I can’t even begin to imagine being THAT strong.  Check out the videos here: Mariusz Pudzianowski Strongman and Training Videos

It had been rumored for a while that the multiple time World’s Strongest Man winner was training for MMA, but an opponent and date had yet to be set. The fight will take place in Poland’s KSW promotion, which is the largest operation in Europe at the moment. His opponent is apparently primarily a boxer, and looks drawfed next to Pudzianowski.

Some people might be tempted to say that he won’t do well because of his bulk and percieved lack of speed. In actual fact though he is surprisingly fast and flexible for someone as large as he is. He has also been training in kickboxing and holds a fourth kyu green belt in Kyokushin kaikan. (Or as I like to call it Karate).

Undoubtedly someone of his strength could potentially go a long way in MMA, and comparisons will no doubt be drawn with Brock Lesnar. They are a little premature at the moment, and Lesnar has excellent wrestling to go with his strength. Pudzianowski is obviously much stronger than Lesnar, and seems to have more of a striking base. With his brute strength though wrestling should come naturally and with a few more years of training he could well be in a similar position to Lesnar at the moment. in terms of stats, Pudzianowski isnt actually that tall, standing at only 6,1 but he weighs in at around 285lbs, making him a huge heavyweight.

As for the fight itself, I imagine Pudzianowski is being given a fairly easy first crack seen as he is a national hero in Poland, so he should flatten this obscure boxer in double quick time.

For more pictures and details:MMARocks.PL


 

Mariusz Pudzianowski Strongman Videos and Strength Training

Mariusz Pudzianowski Strongman Videos and Strength Training

Mariusz Pudzianowski Strongman and Strength Training Videos

Mariusz Pudzianowski is a 5 time world’s strongest man and also ready to make is debut into MMA. He’s 285lbs at 6′1″ and completely ripped up. He looks more like a bodybuilder then your typical strongman, but this man is INSANELY strong. Check out some of his training videos and see why he would be a TERROR in MMA.
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Sandbag – Kettlebell – TRX Suspension Trainer Fighting Workout

Sandbag – Kettlebell – TRX Suspension Trainer Fighting Workout

Strength and Conditioning Fighting Workout with Sandbag, Kettelbells, and TRX Suspension Trainer

This a fun strength and conditioning workout using sandbags, a kettlebell and the TRX Suspension trainer. The reason I choose this “equipment” compared to going to a gym or using weights is because the sandbag offers a very “uneven” approach to lifting and strength training. You have to struggle just to hold on to the thing and keep it balanced. This is especially difficult when pressing. It also is a great grip workout as well. The kettlebell is a great tool for developing explosive power – especially with HEAVY swings. They are a great way to work all the muscles from your feet to your wrists. Lastly, the TRX is a great tool for developing your stabilizer muscles and well as your core muscles. I have a lot of fun on the TRX and always find it challenging.

The workout below lasted about 25 minutes. We started off using moderate weight. More weight and/or could be added especially on the kettlebell swings and the press. Here are the details.
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Gina Carano MMA Workout Video

Gina Carano MMA Workout Video

It’s an old video: promoted for her fight against Cyborg, but I really liked the strength and conditioning aspects to it. Gina’s also using the TRX Suspension Trainer, which is one of my favorite training tools. Check out another cool video of the Suspension Trainer here:

Fitness Anywhere: Make your body your machine.

 

If you’re gonna do something, do something you love.

If you’re gonna do something, do something you love.

When people look at me and ask why I spend so much time training martial arts or going to the gym, I look at them and think “How could you NOT want to do those things!!!” I know most people are not like me, but how could you not get excited by pulling up on a huge deadlift or nailing a perfect half guard sweep, or burying someone to the mat with a big harai goshi… freaks.

I really do understand that most people do not like extensive martial arts training, or extremely heavy weight training, but there is gotta be SOMETHING that they love to do… right? When I look at people who are just content at letting life slip away, I thought they just “sucked at life” and I had to accept the fact that 95% or more of the population is content just doing NOTHING. I drives me up the wall, but I was willing accept their suckiness. 
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Swim Sprints – High Intensity Interval Training

Swim Sprints – High Intensity Interval Training

High Intensity Interval Training for upcoming  MMA Fight

As the date of my first MMA fight approaches – July 18th.  I have been kicking it into high gear.  Every day now consists of multiple training sessions, including a combination of striking, MMA, jiu-jitsu, weight training and cardio.  For the next 6 weeks I wanted to add some high intensity interval training to increase my cardiovascular ability so that when I fight, I have the lungs to do it.  The best time to do this activity is first thing in the morning before I eat.  This can aid me in my final pounds to drop as well as “start the day right”.

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MMA and Street Fighting Techniques and Tactics from Top UFC Fighters

MMA and Street Fighting Techniques and Tactics from Top UFC Fighters

UFC Fighter – MMA and Street Fighting Techniques and Tactics

These are a compilation of techniques from top UFC Fighters such as Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Shonie Carter, Joe Lauzon and WEC Champion Razor Rob McCullough. These techniques are essential for MMA and can also be used effectively in a street combat situation. All techniqes shown are high percentage MMA and Street Fighting Techniques.

Chuck Liddell MMA Striking Techniques

Striking with Underhooks

Having an overhook / underhook is a very common grappling, MMA and street fighting position. Almost ALL fights end up in the grappling range and this video shows you how to execute some great strikes and attacks from the over/under position.

Muay Thai Clinch for MMA

In this video Chuck Liddell shows you how to obtain and use the Muay Thai Clinch for Mixed Martial Arts Combat. The Muay Thai clinch is also very effective in a street combat situation. You can deliver powerful elbows and kness, as well as direct their body very easily. The only concern would be if they have a weapon available to them such as a knife. Since the opponent’s arms are still free, they would be able to grab a knife if they have one.

Kicking for Mixed Martial Arts

Kicks can be a devestating weapon in MMA and in the street. When in a street combat situation, you rarely want to kick above the waist, especially if you are not accustomed to kicking to the head or kicking high. But that does not mean you cannot employ kicking techniques in a street situation. Chuck Liddell goes over his strategy and kicking techniques for Mixed Martial Arts Fighting.

Chuck Liddell’s Tools of the Trade for Kicks

This Kicking for MMA and Street Fighting video highlights some Chuck Liddell’s Tools of the Trade for Kicking for Real Combat

Chuck Liddell Ground and Pound Striking Drills

Ground and Pound for MMA Fighting is a very popular topic. Many people think that is not a “skill”, just instinct; when actually utilizing ground and pound effectively takes work and drills. This video shows ways to train Ground and Pound fighting tactics.

Chuck Liddell Defense from Strikes on the Bottom

No one ever wants to get caught on the bottom taking damage either in a MMA Fight or Street Fight. Chuck Liddell shows you some ways you can defend yourself against strikes from the top.

Joe Lauzon Boxing For MMA Techniques

Boxing for MMA – Uppercut in MMA.

The uppercut is one of the most powerful and devasating punches in Mixed Martial Arts. It is a very effective punch when you are dirty boxing or in the clinch position. Learn this punch and it can quickly change your MMA fight game as well as help defend yourself in a street fight situation.

Striking for Takedowns

If you’re like me, you would rather not stand up and strike with your opponent. You’d like to take them down and either damage them during the takedown or finish them quickly on the ground. That philosophy is true whether I am in an MMA situation or Street Fight Situation. In this video Joe Lauzon and his brother Dan Lauzon discuss the philosophy and strategy about striking for takedowns.

Striking from Top Guard Position

If you face an opponent who is comfortable fighting off their back in the guard position, this video will be a great tool. Joe Lauzon shows you how to effectively strike from the top guard position.

Tito Ortiz Ultimate Fighting Techniques

Striking from the Bottom Guard Position

Former UFC Champion Tito Ortiz shows you how to strike and damage your opponent from the bottom guard position. Tito utilizes one of my favorite guard defense positions, the scissor guard or cross guard.

Shonie Carter – MMA and Street Boxing Techniques

Defense and Drills from MMA Boxing

Shonie Carter shows you how to defend against common punches and attacks in a MMA or Street Fight. Included are drills how to improve your defense against strikes.

Rob McCullough – Muay Thai for MMA Striking Techniques

Devestating Muay Thai Elbows

Learn to use one or two of the most devestating weapons your body has to offer – your elbows. Great for disabling an opponent in a street fight or beating one dowin in a MMA Fight.

Strikes with Punches and Elbows

Use both punches and elbows together in this video by Rob McCullough.

Knees from the Muay Thai Clinch

Knee strikes from the Thai Clinch are effective in MMA and in the street. You can deliver powerful blows to the body and head with ease.


 

Eating enough calories for Martial Arts Training?

My Diet and My Energy

It’s Monday, the day after the Superbowl, 2 days after George St. Pierre beat the crap out of BJ Penn… Wow that was an amazing fight. I was actually pretty good with my diet this weekend, despite many, many distractions. Overall in my diet, I’m aiming for about 2,700-3,000 calories a day. I know that may sound a less then what I should actually be eating if I’m training 6x a week. But I’m trying to cut another 25-30lbs to be in range of 205 the day before my fight. So far, I’ve had a great amount of energy… until now.

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