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Last post 10-21-2009 8:11 PM by jeepr92. 12 replies.
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  • 10-15-2009 2:45 PM

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    Grappling and MMA Workout

    When is there going to be a Grappling and MMA workout DVD?  You have golf and tennis DVD's but nothing for one of the quickest growing sports.  I just downloaded the surfing video and it is great with full range movements.  Please spend time and make this one great.

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  • 10-17-2009 3:14 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    I think that would be awesome too.

    I train in just Muay Thai right now, but plan on learning BJJ and Judo down the road. Just training in itself is killer it seems! Wink

    Maybe we can get Fraser and/or some others to get together on that one.

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  • 10-19-2009 6:54 PM In reply to

    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    We hear you guys and I'll definitely pass this on.  DVD's take a while to plan and shoot... so don't expect anything before Christmas Smile.

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  • 10-19-2009 6:59 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    Geeze... So much for impromptu DVD's! LOL Stick out tongue

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  • 10-20-2009 9:42 AM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    How about a written workout to just get us by?

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  • 10-20-2009 11:13 AM In reply to

    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    Check out this thread with an "Explosive" workout by Coach Dos!  That should get you in fighting shape!

    http://community.fitnessanywhere.com/forums/t/2309.aspx

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  • 10-20-2009 4:49 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    Now that I think I could do, being now educated in Physiology, which really helps. Smile

    As a grappler and a striker we want both strength and power. Strength for the grappling doing submissions like the Triangle choke, Guillatine, etc...

    And power for the striking.

    So focusing on these elements, we should be concentrating on movements and exercises that can achieve this.

    With this in mind, lets look at some excellent movements that can achieve this.

    First, let's look at some plyometric exercises. This helps with good cardiovascular conditioning, puts you in the glucose burn zone, elevating your heartrate, and adds a lot of power to the legs, as well as strength.

    Some items that apply to this range, are:

     

    • Suspended Lunge with Power
    • Suspended Burpee
    • Sprinters Starts with Power
    • Jump roping at moderate to high speed/intensity

    Now additionally, you also want to get into the fat burning zone, keep your heartrate minimally elevated and stay at a steady pace the entire time. The goal here is not to get lots of speed, but rather to stay at a slightly evelated pace allowing fat to be extracted from your cells during this time.

    There are specific scientific and medical terms for all of this, but I know most people could care less as long as it gets results so I'm not going to bother. If you'd like me to explain these terms, let me know. Wink

    With that said, here are some excellent exercises that can achieve this:

    • Single Leg Squat
    • Bicep Curl
    • Chest Press
    • Back Row
    • Suspended Incline Press
    • Kneeling Roll Out

    Ok, so now we need to cover the element of power. Now, unlike the belief of lots of people, most of the power comes from your hips, and body rotation. If you'd like to test the theory for yourself, the next time you are bag training do a hook or a jab just like normal. Then do that same punch, except the next time, rotate your hips towards the bag while you do it. Same applies to kicks, knees, and elbows respectively.

    Here are some excellent examples of exercises that can build on power:

    • Power Pulls
    • Low Rows with Tempo
    • Atomic Oblique Pushup Matrix
    • Suspended Pendulum with Tempo

    This is simply a brief rundown of the kind of workout you can do. But it is to the least something to start with. Smile

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks,

    Justin

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  • 10-21-2009 9:04 AM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    Justin,

    Thanks for the info. Very nice breakdown.

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  • 10-21-2009 5:04 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    No problem. Glad I could give some insight on this. Smile

     

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  • 10-21-2009 5:47 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    So what disciplines do you guys train in?

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  • 10-21-2009 7:43 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    I am a blue belt with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.  I have been doing the surfer workout since it uses alot of the same muscles for grappling.

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  • 10-21-2009 8:00 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    Ah nice. Big Smile

    Is that Japanese or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

    I've been meaning to check out that surfer workout, just haven't got around to it yet. Sounds pretty awesome though...

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  • 10-21-2009 8:11 PM In reply to

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    Re: Grappling and MMA Workout

    it is jiu jitsu without the gi.  I need a workout that is really out there.  I do kettle bell and sandbag outs to get the kind of power i need for grappling.  I just bought a TRX on ebay (which i found out was fake) and have been working out with it for two weeks.  I did the express dvd that came with it but i was bored after the first day.  The surf stronger DVD was way better and alot harder.

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