Non-martial training in martial arts

[666]

Do I need to bench press 300 pounds?

No, that's why I said example?

 

[Flying Crane]

No, that's why I said example?

Ok, I guess I read you comment as implying that I should be striving to be able to bench press 300 pounds. If that wasn’t your intended message, then my mistake.

 

[666]

will 5 lbs be ENOUGH for what?

Enough to counterbalance an overdeveloped/overly strong chest compared to your back?

 

[Flying Crane]

Well if you dislike lifting weights you still could go the calisthenics route, working on harder variations like the one arm push up. But I highly suggest you put in some type of rowing movement to prevent imbalances, at least put in some Australian pull ups.

The archery engages a whole bunch of muscle groups throughout the back, shoulders, chest, and arms, and because I draw equally on both left and right sides, I am confident that there is a good deal of balance.

In addition, I practice my other weaponry on both sides as well, specifically for that purpose. Sword and saber done both left- and right-handed, spear and staff done on both sides, etc.

My interest in that aspect of training is in developing and maintaining reasonable fitness. I do not have any interest in sculpting and then maintaining a perfect physique.

 

[666]

I do not have any interest in sculpting and then maintaining a perfect physique.

Yeah, that's probably the best.

 

[Flying Crane]

Yeah, that's probably the best.

The time and energy required to do that is never-ending. Not my priority.

 

[666]

The time and energy required to do that is never-ending. Not my priority.

Yes sir, we all die at the end.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Would love to hear what you do for fun outside the dojo that also comes in helpful at the dojo.

Yoga
Total Gym
and just started an aerobics workout that uses light weights
Drinking tea

Use to weight lift, but I am old and no longer that into lifting heavy weights these days

 

[jobo]

Enough to counterbalance an overdeveloped/overly strong chest compared to your back?

it depends what you do with it, 5 lbs may be a bit light, but say 15lbs is plenty to cause. Muscle growth strengh increase

 

[Gerry Seymour]

Minus the risk of getting kicked in the head lol

Depends what rules you play under...

 

[AngryHobbit]

Yoga
Total Gym
and just started an aerobics workout that uses light weights
Drinking tea

Use to weight lift, but I am old and no longer that into lifting heavy weights these days

Isn't yoga fantastic? That is some SERIOUS work. People don't believe me, but I often sweat more in yoga than in my high intensity cardio classes.

 

[Headhunter]

Isn't yoga fantastic? That is some SERIOUS work. People don't believe me, but I often sweat more in yoga than in my high intensity cardio classes.

Hey look around the forum you'll see a thread of a yoga teacher beating her karate brown belt son in a sparring match lol

 

[jobo]

Hey look around the forum you'll see a thread of a yoga teacher beating her karate brown belt son in a sparring match lol

the son was about 12, the average old lady could fend him off

 

[Gerry Seymour]

the son was about 12, the average old lady could fend him off

Hey, don't spoil the story!

 

[AngryHobbit]

the son was about 12, the average old lady could fend him off

 

[AngryHobbit]

the son was about 12, the average old lady could fend him off

Jokes aside, it's against my religion to underestimate anyone - be it a 12-year old or a yoga instructor. My yoga instructor could definitely unleash a can of whoopa***. She is a former dancer and competitive athlete. Used to run marathons for fun - including Miami marathon in August. In additional to teaching yoga and functional fitness, she does mountain biking with her husband - also for fun. So, with a bit of training, I wouldn't put it past her to fold an assailant into a proper pretzel pose.

 

[jobo]

Jokes aside, it's against my religion to underestimate anyone - be it a 12-year old or a yoga instructor. My yoga instructor could definitely unleash a can of whoopa***. She is a former dancer and competitive athlete. Used to run marathons for fun - including Miami marathon in August. In additional to teaching yoga and functional fitness, she does mountain biking with her husband - also for fun. So, with a bit of training, I wouldn't put it past her to fold an assailant into a proper pretzel pose.

well yes, fitness is a much over looked( on here) atributes to defence. A cross of yoga , dancing,mountain biking and running will make anyone a force to be reckoned with

 

[_Simon_]

Have started incorporating gentle yoga in the mornings, just sun salutation, some cat-cow and extended child's pose, just to help with stretching, mobility, and relaxation to help with my pelvic pain stuff as it's flaring up again... Reeeeally going through it slowly and breathing deeply throughout, gonna see how it goes.

That and have started the Karate Flexibility and Mobility program from sensei Jesse Enkamp, just twice a week, doing 3x locomotion and stationary exercises and progressing to the next three each week

 

[AngryHobbit]

Have started incorporating gentle yoga in the mornings, just sun salutation, some cat-cow and extended child's pose, just to help with stretching, mobility, and relaxation to help with my pelvic pain stuff as it's flaring up again... Reeeeally going through it slowly and breathing deeply throughout, gonna see how it goes.

That and have started the Karate Flexibility and Mobility program from sensei Jesse Enkamp, just twice a week, doing 3x locomotion and stationary exercises and progressing to the next three each week

When you feel up to it, try working in some bird-dogs into your routine - the best time is usually right after the cat-cows. They are great for core and for leveling out your hips.

 

[Hanshi]

When you feel up to it, try working in some bird-dogs into your routine - the best time is usually right after the cat-cows. They are great for core and for leveling out your hips.

Running was always my thing along with calisthenics. Weights aren't my thing, either.