Combative training methods for improved health, conditioning, and combative performance.
Question Hi Randy, I found your articles on heavy bag training to be extremely helpful. I have been boxing ( for fitness and self-defense) for about 8 months. During that time I managed to get the classic boxer’s sprain. I had an X-ray, and nothing was broken. When it didn’t...
How young is too young for combative training? That’s a common question I get from concerned parents looking for a solution to their child’s declining fitness because of their sedentary lifestyle or their hyper-activity because they’re not “burning off” their pent up energy. Or as in the case of a...
I recently came across a combative training entry on a forum at Dr.Squat.com by someone who was experiencing nagging shoulder pain from holding the focus pads for a hard-hitting training partner. He is a boxing coach and indicates that regardless of how hard he tries to resist the impact (which...
One of the most powerful methods I’ve found to teach proper punching and striking skills in the fastest, most efficient way is focus mitt training. WHAT ARE FOCUS MITTS? Focus mitts (also called focus pads, coaching pads, punch mitts and target pads) are flat, hand-held pads that are about 12...
I got an email recently from Gina who is experiencing pain and cramping in her hands after her first training session with focus mitts. I thought I’d share our discussion… Gina writes: “Hello, I just wanted to ask a quick question. I have had my first pad work session and...
If you asked me to teach you as much as I could about proper hitting fundamentals, real quick in as few training sessions possible… If you asked me to let you in on my favorite piece of combative training equipment… If you asked me what training method would give you...
I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Holiday Season! I’m just guessing but I’m thinking that many of you might be brainstorming some New Years’ resolution ideas for 2011. Maybe working off those turkey dinners and frosty fermented beverages consumed over the holidays? Here is an email discussion I...
Without a doubt, the most common questions I get are about heavy bag workouts. More specifically, how to design a heavy bag workout that will keep your training interesting, provide maximum health and skill benefits and avoid training-related injuries that are far too common when people buy a heavy bag...
