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POSTED BY: kristin on 04/04/2008 15:06:54


I have a question for you that have been going out to run with tkd . I was thinking to improve my sparring and I was thinking how long do you run.
When I was 16 I ran really much for one year couse I was training for an half marathone or 21km but I dont think that it did improve my sparring so isint it just better to run just like 3 km and much faster or maybe 5 but not much longer than that? what do you think might help with improving sparring??





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POSTED BY: doughboy on 04/04/2008 17:20:22


i think you need both.  running long distance would be helpful in general, and running up a hill or up stairs would help with that quick reflex kicks with power.  you are not just kicking one kick at a time during sparring, you get into that brief but very intense kicking phase during sparring. 

high intensity interval training is helpful for that.  you jog lightly for 30 sec, sprint for 30 sec, jog for 30 sec, and so on.  treadmill or other stationary cardio machines have interval setting that you can use.  if you are running outside, use streets as an interval point.  so, you jog one block, sprint one block, jog one block, sprint one block, and so on.  instead of sprinting, you can also mix up with something like jogging with your knees up. 

running uphill can be helpful in both cardio/reflex.  by running, you get that cardio exercise, and by running uphill, you are constantly under more resistance. 





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POSTED BY: narcsarge on 04/05/2008 07:46:42


I agree with doughboy.

I don't run much farther then 5 miles and I seldom run longer then 35 minutes.  I HATE RUNNING!  I absolutely hate it but I do it because I know what the benefits are. 






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POSTED BY: IcemanSK on 04/05/2008 13:58:19


I hate to say this too, but I agree with Doughboy, also.

He & Narcsarge have they right idea here.
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POSTED BY: Jeff23 on 04/06/2008 10:17:28


Yeah, ideally you should run for 20 minutes at a slower pace than you probably think you should. If your heart rate goes too high, then you aren't training aerobic any more (which I assume is what you want from running, since you typically train anaerobic in class). The interval training is the best in my opinion though. If it is nice enough outside, I recommend doing it there. Treadmills typically are a little easier to run on than actual ground. Also, there are known psychological benefits to running outside. The benefits from running aren't typically seen as improvements in sparring, but rather from faster recovery between rounds.
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POSTED BY: DireWolf on 04/10/2008 11:37:55


From all that I have read, interval training is the best way to improve your cardio health. I absolutely hate running. But... I have found that the increased stamina really pays off in sparring. I can typically outlast my opponents. this give me a huge advantage when they're sucking wind toward the end of a match and I still have energy.

Treadmills are OK. I workout at a gym and you can watch TV while you're using them. Unfortunately that treadmill is helping you to run because your feet aren't actually moving your body. To really get the cardio benefit you have to be on a track or a trail.

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POSTED BY: ranger1100ky on 04/24/2008 22:20:13


Basically on running... or what boxer's call 'roadwork'...

Set a comfortable pace and knock out 3 to 5 miles.

NOW...  that should give you the legs to move around in sparring for several 2 minute rounds...  but let's improve things a little.

Go get yourself a 10 dollar jump rope.  A lot of people like the beaded rope... heavier leather is good too... 

Jump some rope.  Start off at 30 seconds jumping, and one minute rest.

If you do great with that and feel you can go more... go more... try a minute jumping and a minute rest.

(If you get tripped up, Just pretend it didn't happen and start jumping again.  Use a timer.  One minute to jump... one minute to rest.)

If you do good there... try a minute and a half jumping and a minute rest.

If you do great with that... go for it.  Do two minutes jumping, and one minute rest.  Jump for 3 to 5 rounds of two minutes apiece.

If you're good with that... Go for the gusto.  Go to three minute rounds, of jumping, with one minute rest in between.  Start off at 5 rounds...

If you do that... I would be willing to bet... between 3 to 5 miles of running, and 5 sets of 3 minute rope jumping periods... you're going to be in great sparring shape.

Eventually... you may even just jump 15 minutes on that rope straight through, and then do your roadwork, or vice versa.

Does jumping rope work?  It must.  Boxing and Kickboxing champions have been doing it for years, and it's obvious how grueling their sports are!

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POSTED BY: Jeff23 on 04/25/2008 06:41:03


Does jumping rope feel the most similar to sparring than any other cardio workout? Yes! (for me at least) I don't know why this has been so overlooked in MA...strange.
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POSTED BY: CelticTiger on 04/25/2008 08:32:16


Jumping rope is great!  I also do 100 each rapid step juk-do exercises: muh-ri, son-mok, huh-ri, and left right muh-ri each morning.  I try to jog about a mile a day, and I do my forms everyday.  I try to do most of my cardio before breakfast.  In the evenings, I do 100 pushups, situps, and jumping jacks, plus situps with a weight, oblique and lower back exercises.

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POSTED BY: jasonkqs on 05/17/2008 22:17:00



kristin wrote:

I have a question for you that have been going out to run with tkd . I was thinking to improve my sparring and I was thinking how long do you run.
When I was 16 I ran really much for one year couse I was training for an half marathone or 21km but I dont think that it did improve my sparring so isint it just better to run just like 3 km and much faster or maybe 5 but not much longer than that? what do you think might help with improving sparring??

 

 

 There is no need to run such a far distance actually. In sparring its all about strength, speed, stamina and the speed of recovery. All you need to do is, run a constant 2-3 kilometres daily and do sit ups and push ups(if you have the time) to improve your stamina. That is very important. Your out of DOJANG training should be more on stamina rather than on speed. If you really intend to increase your kicking speed during normal leisure hours. I suggest you kicking the air at least 50 times per leg, per kick( The kick you usually during sparring)  should be enough. Trust me. In 3 weeks you will definitely see improvements. As for your Abdomen. Do sit ups to strenthen your abdomen muscles and from there you cant hardly be beaten down. try asking for a partner to train with you. At least someone is there to point out your mistakes. 

 

 NO PAIN NO GAIN- THE PAIN SHOULD COME IN MODERATION. NOT EXCESSIVE. YOU WILL INJURE YOURSELF

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