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User:RasmussenStack792

2012-06-18T16:59:43Z

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Mixed martial Arts (MMA) is here to stay. Increased TV time, Pay-per-view success, major partnerships and sponsorships in place; this MMA "fad" isn't going away. We are start to see the popularity of this sport effect the fitness industry as well. From the professional fighter towards the casual fight fan, more and much more clients are arriving asking for MMA-type workouts.
This growing trend led me to begin with my own "path" of researching and experiencing and enjoying the sport. Each time a trainer or coach asks me about how they could possibly get more involved in the particular sport or new trend, I usually tell them to get just as much education as possible... so I took my own, personal advice. I bought a variety of books and DVDs, I looked into workshops and certifications, I contacted coaches and colleagues with MMA coaching experience, and i also even began taking various classes and instruction in the sport. I desired to experience what the athlete's body (and mind) undergoes in training and preparing for any fight (or tournaments within my case). I spent my youth participating in team sports, so this excellent sport was a major change to me as it requires another mind-set when training and preparing.
Here are a few from the things I've learned...
MMA COMBAT ATHLETES
Similar with other professional athletes, these people have tremendous drive and focus. Their training schedule is intense and for that 8-12 weeks before their fight, that is all they concentrate on. Injuries are extremely common within the sport so a vital with among these athletes is to find the right balance between their training and adequate rest (recovery). You will find numerous different skills and backgrounds in the sport that it is very important to be well-versed in many disciplines. Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, etc. are all common styles used in a typical match. Many in the athletes today come from one background or another. Many were collegiate wrestlers and do not have a very great deal of "stand up" experience. Conversely, a amount of athletes have a Muay Thai or kickboxing background and are not comfortable on the ground. Because of all these variables, an athlete's training program can include days with around three sessions per day! An example may include conditioning work on 7:00am, wrestling/ground just work at 11:00am, and Muay Thai/pad work on 7:00pm.
With these intense programs, it really is vital to get adequate rest and, if necessary; massage, physical therapy, and/or other kinds of bodywork (i.e. Active Release Techniques) try to assist in recovery. While three sessions each day might seem like a lot, if they are efficient and well-planned, then they might be necessary. Two-a-days are more common throughout an 8-12 week camp or program, i would include some day with only one session and something day of complete rest.
With relation to its strength and conditioning, we like to include 2-3 sessions each week during the program. A lot of programs I've seen around just include intense, all out "metabolic circuits", however; if our athletes want on the best, they have to be strong, and they must incorporate resistance training within their programming as well. Metabolic circuits alone are not enough. We should continue to construct that foundational strength that is necessary to get to the next level. We do not desire to work on developing our endurance and conditioning if our strength base isn't adequate. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfOd8K2vhI mma strength and conditioning certification]

RasmussenStack792

2012-06-18T16:59:34Z