…..In my Instinctive Response Training classes I focus on technique, application and getting the practitioners body used to the way we move. This is important in that they are coming to me to learn this knowledge and skill sets. We also train pretty hard so they are getting a workout and I have had people drop allot of weight over time do to this as well. Quite a bit of our technical training also involves focus mitts and bag work which are essential for anyone studying the martial sciences. However, I do not focus solely on cardiovascular training. Why, because a student can do allot of cardiovascular training on their own outside of class. Cardiovascular training is essential if you wish to be effective as a martial practitioner. You need to incorporate cardiovascular training into your every day routine. Personally, I bike, run, do wind sprints, swim, rock climb, hike, jump rope, practice on heavy bags and focus mitts, swing blades and sticks endlessly, etc. I try to vary my training regularly so that it is constantly a challenge. One thing I think that every martial practitioner should do is ensure that they have a fully fledged cardiovascular training routine. Just look at mma fighter’s and you will see that at the very top the best fighter’s are in phenomenal shape. Translate that to having to protect yourself and if you are in better shape than someone who violently attacks you or your loved ones then you should have an advantage. Do not neglect your cardiovascular training and ensure that you have the wind so to speak to get through a violent encounter.
See You On The Mats!
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Brian R. VanCise
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