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Post by tmd on Nov 16, 2012 12:06:44 GMT -5
HE HE HE I dont think I'm over training as mypacing is much more conservative these days and I take bigger rests, like doing nothing again today - probably got more to do with the fact that I rest when I feel I need to at home where as in a class it's just GO!GO!GO! with little rest. Felt good half hour after (except about the kick), just found sparing a real lung burner which I havent felt for years, amazing how quickly you lose your activity specific stamina.
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Post by tmd on Nov 27, 2012 10:48:29 GMT -5
Just back from the Physio.... Short version, progress is being made but ZERO Hitting stuff till given the full OK. Need to stay away from the dojo as much as possible as it's just too tempting - more teaching and less joining in for I reckon 4-6 more weeks... Easy this week as I feel like crap lol - - - Short term pain for long term gain for sure..... Am a bit full of cold and craving FOOD at the month, gotta try not to just sit about and eat while unable to train.
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Post by GJEC on Nov 27, 2012 11:28:06 GMT -5
I'd suggest using this 'break' to work on precision and timing, just removing the last few inches of impact. Always something we can do ... Gary
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Post by meguro on Nov 27, 2012 21:40:33 GMT -5
Don't want to lead you to temptation tmd, but how about no hands sparring?
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Post by tmd on Nov 29, 2012 12:20:00 GMT -5
I do do a bit of that Meagro, especially if there are odd numbers, been working on a lot of different Gedan and Chudan kicks and working in close with Elbows n Knee's it is tempting though when people get into range not to give them a punch so I do keep it to a minimum, biggest issue to be fair is blocking as this can aggravate them just as much as punching with them.
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Post by tmd on Dec 1, 2012 8:46:05 GMT -5
Have decided that for the mo my strength is to be my focus, starting this by increasing my 5X5 to 3 times a week and apart from one dojo visit a week doing little else. Will keep an eye on my weight but so long as it stays around 75 not doing much in the way of stamina work. Will start back at the dojo, do the occasional cycle etc but all I want to work on for the next 3 months is my strength and injury recovery.
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Post by tmd on Jan 16, 2013 15:56:46 GMT -5
Been doing some light stuff to keep me not getting to fat (did go back to 77kg over xmas - lots to do getting the new dojo sorted but training here and there, was feeling great but guess what? Freak accident catching my nail in the mats just as I went to throw a kick and I've wrenched the tendons on my big toe ahh well that'll teach me for dreaming of doing Scotland as a MW... Really wasn't pushing it - just helping Sarah prepare, being a moving target and throwing some back at her so not the best but hey, could be worse Tonight just getting myself back into a bit of light lifting. Bench Press super seated with Sit ups on the bench: total 50 reps each time so: 32 BP/18 SU 20/30 12/38 10/40 8/42 6/44 Last set 90% body weight Same for seated press n leg raises. Last set about 65% body weight. Left the gym with more energy than I went in with
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Post by MMX on Jan 16, 2013 16:17:48 GMT -5
That is a good sign TMD. I usually feel great after my workouts.
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Post by meguro on Jan 17, 2013 11:31:30 GMT -5
Glad the injury isn't slowing you down, tmd.
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Post by tmd on Jan 17, 2013 17:28:44 GMT -5
guess I'm learning to work around stuff that broken or bruised or strained or sprained or pulled or twisted and keep training some part of me
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Post by tmd on Mar 12, 2013 12:44:15 GMT -5
Was my last update to actual training even in 2013? ? Starting with the injuries: hands improving... well it has been nearly a year of treatment and 6 months of first no sparoing and now no glove less sparing so I'd bloody hope so!!! I think we are getting to a point where they are what they are, there is arthritis in there (or wear and tear as my physio puts it) and I will have to wear gloves whenever practical. Going to ask my physio if I can start doing some Makiwara to start toughening then back up again though - reckon I can do that at a much more even pace than sparing. Did plenty of training last week but ruined all that effort with my 2 day Birthday bash which I'm still getting over, Sunday was a total wash out any one UK based can tell you that was not a great idea as it was Mothers day :eek: Training last week thou consisted of Akijutsui training one night and 3 nights of knockdown + a mid day sparing session with my mate and Sensei, ran up a total of about 72 x 2 min rounds for the week Tonight I am heading back into the Gym for the first time since...... ohh I don't even know, Christmas time? Planing on doing a 5x5 routine - nothing mad and trying to stay on sensible weights. will be doing: Bench Press Squats Shoulder Press (OH) Upright Rows Dead Lift plus bar Curls and Tricep extensions for glory
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Post by meguro on Mar 12, 2013 13:25:52 GMT -5
Happy Birthday!
Regarding the makiwara, wouldn't knuckle push-ups and heavy bag suffice? What with accumulated injuries and "wear and tear" as the physio puts it, maybe the makiwara is unnecessary. I think you can build up a lot of bone density and grip strength by using kb's , pu's, and weights, thereby saving the knuckles from potential mobility problems down the road.
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Post by MMX on Mar 12, 2013 14:28:13 GMT -5
Yeah I think Meguro is on to something there. The smashing of the hand on the makiwara will probably only make it worse at this point.
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Post by tmd on Mar 12, 2013 16:15:16 GMT -5
fair point guys - just back form the gym - only planned to go easy but MAN HAVE I LOST SOME POUNDAGE!
Anyway wasn't trying to be a hero tonight just wanted to get back into the routine.
Noticed that my grip was poor, my finger sockets hurt and my forearms were PUMPED! So reckon just getting back to lifting stuff should give me the strength I want in my hands - it's probably this slipping un-noticed over the last few months that caused me to physiologically be thinking about my knuckles/ hand strength.
And thanks for the birthday wishes ;D
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Post by MMX on Mar 12, 2013 17:26:46 GMT -5
If you want serious grip strength and a killer heart/core/abs/hams/glute workout then take up the kettlebell swing.
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