The MMA Training Thread

[cross_trainer]

This is for anyone who wants to ask the MMA forum's advice on anything training-related. Weightlifting, equipment, sparring, martial arts styles, etc.

Discussion of any aspect of MMA training is encouraged. And I'll also be willing to give bits of advice whenever I can. :D

[younghypnotiq]

Great.
what helps you get faster strikes?
also will rubbing your skin make it tougher so its harder to bleed? some old boxing coachs taught me this.
also is the only way to be able to take more punches havesomeone punch you there?

[cross_trainer]

Great.
what helps you get faster strikes?
also will rubbing your skin make it tougher so its harder to bleed? some old boxing coachs taught me this.
also is the only way to be able to take more punches havesomeone punch you there?
A few of these articles may help for the "SPEED" part of your question:

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Absolute Speed and Power Training for Martial Arts
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Increase Your Punching Power
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Turbo Charge Your Striking Power
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A Twist on Complex Training
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Put Some Power in Your Punch
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Creating an Effective Martial Arts Program
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[cross_trainer]

Re: Toughening skin--I wouldn't recommend it. I don't know if it works, but it doesn't sound like a good idea. The best advice I could give would be this--ask a dermatologist. The best way to "toughen" your skin is to keep it healthy, and pickling it doesn't seem sensible to me.

Some dermatology resources:

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Ridiculous as it looks:

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[cross_trainer]

Punch absorption--I don't know of any reputable studies on learning to take a punch, aside from one which was related to soccer concussions.

Don't take any more punches than you need to, and practice "rolling" with them constantly in light sparring to minimize their impact. Remember that getting a concussion makes another one MORE likely, so don't go too heavily to the head during sparring without proper protection.

Ironically, the key to a stronger chin is to NOT get hit too much. Practice rolling with punches and with defense, but don't absorb more than you need to.

[younghypnotiq]

thanks alot.

[cross_trainer]

thanks alot.

No problem. :good

[cross_trainer]

Books

BJ Penn's MMA Book of Knowledge
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Randy Couture's Wrestling for Fighting
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Equipment

Combat Sports International
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Century Martial Arts
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Title MMA
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Karatedepot
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Everlast MMA
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Ringside Boxing
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Title Boxing
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[younghypnotiq]

should i post a link for a free copy of Bj Penns book?

[cross_trainer]

should i post a link for a free copy of Bj Penns book?

Unless it is legal, I'm afraid you can't. Since you mentioned it, though, I assume that people will ask you via PM anyway.

[younghypnotiq]

alright. yah if anyone wants it PM me.

[cross_trainer]

Weight Training for MMA and other MMA Training Articles
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How to Make Your Own Training Equipment
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Royce Gracie's Fighting Techniques--Top & Bottom
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Rodrigo Gracie's Brazilian Jiujitsu--No Holds Barred Fighting Techniques
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Comparison: BJ Penn's Book vs. Rodrigo Gracie's Book
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Gracie Diet
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Budovideos--Has every martial arts DVD or book you could ever want
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Black Belt Magazine--sizeable DVD and book collection
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Bas Rutten's Big Books of Combat
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[MSTR]

Appreciate the links. Would love to see some links though discussing the technical side of MMA, particularly the BJJ and wrestling if anyone has any. Thanks.

[Amsterdam]

I'm having trouble with the flying triangle choke, from the guard I can set it up and pull it off very well and very tight, but not the air.

Any non-mainstream tips? I set up my guard triangles from a more awkward manner.

[ufoalf]

Flying triangle choke? What a waste of energy. It's a low percentage move even if you have down well. I'd say just don't do it.

[younghypnotiq]

anyone recomend any supplements i should take?

[Koa]

I like FRS as a supplement for anyone. Its designed to allow one to utilize energy efficiently, helps in weight loss and recovery on a cellular level. Its not your typical energy drink crammed with taurine, caffeine, and sugar. Actually a type of flavinoid concentrate.. Lance Armstrong uses it, but more importantly, so do I. :D

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[Shanger]

I'd recommend the A-Z vitamins, along with cod liver oil.

Along with what cross trainer said about absorbing punches, train your neck more with neck bridges, standing isometrics (pushing your head to one side and resisting), and neck curls with a harness if you have one.

[cross_trainer]

The most incredible bodyweight exercises resource on the internet:

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[Stone Lion]

I'm a totally beginer in equipment for MMA an BJJ. I want a rash guard and a short and some new good gloves. But I don't know what and where. I searched for this kinde of stuff but where I found most of good stuff I couldn't buy it. (mmauniverse) Because of some problems.
Now I saw and fall in love with adidas sleevles rash guard, but i couldn't finde it anywhere in my size or reasinable prize. So I'm looking somthing like that. Simple and pure. Can you give me some advice?

[thebrodstar]

I have a huge diet question. I am constantly on the road without a kitchen. What do I eat?

[oblate]

Can anyone tell me what is the name of that rubber rope type of thing that you wrap around something and then pull it to practice throws and stuff.

[ufoalf]

Can anyone tell me what is the name of that rubber rope type of thing that you wrap around something and then pull it to practice throws and stuff.

Hmmm, a condom?

[scrapdog]

Can anyone tell me what is the name of that rubber rope type of thing that you wrap around something and then pull it to practice throws and stuff.

I think you are talking about Woody Bands or something like that.

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[Cleveland_Steamer]

I like FRS as a supplement for anyone. Its designed to allow one to utilize energy efficiently, helps in weight loss and recovery on a cellular level. Its not your typical energy drink crammed with taurine, caffeine, and sugar. Actually a type of flavinoid concentrate.. Lance Armstrong uses it, but more importantly, so do I. :D

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:nod
FRS is one of the now growing line of energy drinks that are desined to be healthy as well as efficent.

[Tyga]

anyone recomend any supplements i should take?

The only thing I take is Whey Protein. Try Designer Whey. It taste great and is one of the best Protein supplements I've taken. You can buy it at countless retailers in the U.S. or internationally.

Most importantly though, GREENS. Veggies are the way to go my friend.

[Cameron]

yo for great bjj tips hit up [Only registered and activated users can see links] the guy is a bjj purple belt in 3 years hes bad ass and breaks his shit down really well and easy to understand and use.

[MMAFIGHTER1]

I'm Always Nervous About What 2 Eat On Fight Day I Dont Want 2 Eat The Wrong Things And Be Sluggish Or Feel 2 Full What Would U Recomend Carbs? Thanks

[Hermit]

I'm Always Nervous About What 2 Eat On Fight Day I Dont Want 2 Eat The Wrong Things And Be Sluggish Or Feel 2 Full What Would U Recomend Carbs? Thanks

How long before a fight do you weigh in? You might try searching for marathon runners pre race meals. I came up with this page. I would think they have been doing this long enough that the science is behind what they do. Adapt to suit your purposes.


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[bored]

Anyone have any good exercises for improving balance?

[MMJoe]

I've trained by running up stadium stairs with a 70 lb punching bag on my shoulders.

[dwkfym]

I have a huge diet question. I am constantly on the road without a kitchen. What do I eat?

Hard.. I've seen guys who train with me do pizza without crust, sandwiches without oil, mayo and multigrain bread, or do sandwich and take off half of the bread..
When I don't have to go home and cook I do that sandwich thing a lot.

[dwkfym]

Can anyone tell me what is the name of that rubber rope type of thing that you wrap around something and then pull it to practice throws and stuff.

Inner tube or a cut out section of a heavy kitchen rubber glove

[dwkfym]

Anyone have any good exercises for improving balance?

Balance is often what you are born with. I can't do grappling for shit but when I did train in MMA, I'd always been told I had excellent balance, especially on one leg. (think one leg grabbed, pivot/push/bow kind situation)

But! I think there are some excercise that can help you maximize your inner ear by getting those small muscles co-ordinated and strong. Standing on those balance ball things, holding kick stances with leg chambered one one leg, doing a lot stretches where you have one leg up..