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- Q How often should I perform metabolic training for MMA?
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It is recommended that an athlete migrate in and out of the metabolic and power phases of training. For example, after you progress from two weeks of endurance training and four to six weeks of maximum strength and power training, regress back into a... Full Answer
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- Q What is the best way to improve my fighting footwork?
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Improve your footwork for fights by performing speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) drills using various footwork combinations on a speed ladder and the dot drill mat. Using a standard agility ladder, perform the straight ahead run, lateral stepping, and... Full Answer
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- Q What type of performance program should I use for combat sports?
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The optimal performance program for combat sports should include core and balance training, plyometrics, resistance training, and cardiorespiratory training. Each of these components will condition your body to increase endurance, strength and... Full Answer
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- Q Are there any drills that will improve all of my karate skills?
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The combative art of karate involves many hours of selfless training as well as discipline. There are very few exercises or drills that will improve the mind-set, collective experience, and quick “karate” decision making skills needed... Full Answer
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- Q How can I improve punching speed and power?
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Pair a stable strength exercise with a quick, explosive power exercise in a superset to best make gains in your punching performance. Begin your punch training with a dumbbell chest press immediately followed by explosive tube punching. The equation for... Full Answer
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- Q What are some characteristics seen in combat sports?
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Combat sports such as MMA incorporate power output, endurance, three-dimensional movement, and technical skill. These sports test the integrity and durability of the entire body. The above-mentioned characteristics must be taken into... Full Answer
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- Q How can I improve my hand-wrist control during a fight?
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There are several common hand-wrist control drills that jujitsu practitioners use. Try performing a prone hand wrestling drill with a partner after completing another common hand-wrist control drill of your choice. Recruit a partner to help with the... Full Answer
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- Q Will jumping rope help me with footwork during a fight?
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Although jump-rope training has traditionally been used to enhance footwork skill and as cardiovascular conditioning, it can also be a great way to increase overall power and strength in your upper and lower-body and help you maintain high... Full Answer
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- Q My shoulder muscles feel like they are burning, how do I prevent this?
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This burning sensation you are referring to is the build-up of lactic acid in the muscles. As the intensity of activty increases, such as during the later rounds of a fight, your body’s ability to buffer this mechanical bi-product decreases. In... Full Answer
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- Q How do I optimize training for combat sports?
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The best program to enhance your combat readiness should include core and balance training, plyometrics, resistance training, as well as cardiorespiratory training. Focus on side-to-side movement, pivoting, punching, shooting, kicking, lunging, and... Full Answer
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