Weight Training For Martial Artists

Weight training for martial artists...

The ultimate way to build up a high level of strength and raw power for both competitive fighting and self defence / recreational.

Who uses it?

Well, nowadays, virtually everyone! There is such a wide diversity of martial arts from weight training.

Boxing – Karate – Judo – Thai Kick boxing...

Just to name a few of the popular ones. But really anyone interested in martial arts can utilize weight training to develop their skills further.

Each of these sports and forms of arts hold different training styles and each in turn requires a unique weight training program to be effective at improving ability, speed and endurance.

Further down the page you'll find some different programs for different martial arts but first lets take a look at how much weight training is actually safe to do in conjunction with martial arts.

The amount we would recommend very much depends on how many days per week you spend training your martial art.

The following is a guideline we've set out to give you a good indication of how much weight training for martial artists could be done each week and will also highlight if you're perhaps doing too much.

Boxing weight training

If you're an intermediate / advanced boxer looking to get in physical shape for competition then this weight training for martial artists program is specifically designed for you.

We've designed it to improve your motor skills as much as possible which proves so vital for being able to hold your ground and keep your footing during a fight.

Lets firstly look at the specific skills that will need to be developed.

They consist of strength, endurance, speed and explosive strength and power.

Additional training styles such as plyometrics also have a positive advantage for improving boxing ability.

Boxing Weight Training Tips:

• Keep training sessions to an hour or less.
• Use light weights and stick to high reps to focus on strength endurance.
• Breaks between exercises and sets should be no more than 2 minutes to maintain high intensity.
• Drink lots of water during your session to avoid dehydration.
• Take a days rest inbetween workouts to maximise rocovery.