I'd go over to rosstraining.com and ask those guys. They're experts at that sort of thing.
Kick boxing match
Hey everybody, I have a kickboxing match in 7 weeks. I don't know how many of you train but what's your training like to get ready for a fight? It doesn't have to be kickboxing. It could be boxing, mma, or just whatever. I'm running 5 miles twice a week and when I get done jump rope for 5 five min rounds. I take two days off a week but the rest of the days I spar and work on technique (foot movement, mitts, clinch and whatnot.) The rules to my fight are k1 rules by the way.
Anyways, I was just wondering what anybody else does before a match.
Anyways, I was just wondering what anybody else does before a match.
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Thanks for the info!! I'll have to check it out
Ross is a good suggestion. He's big into fight preparation and stuff.
Ditch the running and begin doing interval work, eventually working your way up to interval lengths which match the duration of your fight rounds.
Another vote for rosstraining. That guy is legit.
Another vote for rosstraining. That guy is legit.
The most important issue is ... can you take being hit? If not, practice avoiding your opponent.
Hey everybody, I have a kickboxing match in 7 weeks. I don't know how many of you train but what's your training like to get ready for a fight? It doesn't have to be kickboxing. It could be boxing, mma, or just whatever. I'm running 5 miles twice a week and when I get done jump rope for 5 five min rounds. I take two days off a week but the rest of the days I spar and work on technique (foot movement, mitts, clinch and whatnot.) The rules to my fight are k1 rules by the way.
Anyways, I was just wondering what anybody else does before a match.
Sounds like you're already doing your technical training. Are you asking for advice on things like conditioning and strength? Do intervals like someone mentioned. Sprints. Clean up your diet if it isn't already clean. Start a strength program. Starting Strength is good. You're only 7 weeks out so don't go balls out on your strength training at this point.
I've had two boxing matches but never a kick boxing match. I've been training on and off for awhile (6 years). Haha my girlfriend had a baby 3 months ago and while she was pregnant I didn't really train. I don't care if I win or lose. I took the fight for a reason to get out of the house for a bit and hangout with some old friends. I've always been in pretty good shape. I weigh 210 right now but I've always been able to bench 305 even if I don't touch a weight. The guy I'm fighting is a mma fighter so I think he's going to have have way bad technique on his punches and kicks (I could be highly wrong though). I'm 6'6" and will probably be 220 at fight day. He's 5'10" and weighs 260. I think he'll gas pretty fast if he doesn't know what he's doing. Thanks for all the tips and website info everybody!!! I was just trying to get some ideas from what others had to say.
Well your trainer should have much better advice than a gun forum with mostly old farts. :supergrin:
You could try posting at sherdog.
You could try posting at sherdog.
Well your trainer should have much better advice than a gun forum with mostly old farts. :supergrin:
You could try posting at sherdog.
Hahaha!!! I see your point!! I was just seeing if anybody else fought and what their training route was. I doubt I'd do whatever somebody told me because I'm already in good enough shape. I was just wondering what your all's input was.
For what it's worth, from a non-competitor, and student of martial arts...
I would set up my training to replicate what I'd experience in the ring as much as possible. If it is three 3-minute rounds, then I'd find 2 or 3 friends to spar with me for 4 or 5 minute rounds, 30 or 45 seconds rest. I'd rotate in fresh guys each round. I'd alternate training offensive and defensive rounds. The sparring I suggest is not for technique - since you already have time set aside to cover that training - but for conditioning with ring-reality. If you're competing in a tournament, then I'd spar for multiple "fights" per training session, with maybe 45 - 60 minutes in between.
I'd also suggest to drop the 5 mile runs. If anything, I would run three to five 1-milers for speed, or something like that.
If sparring partners aren't always available, I'd replicate your rounds, and then some, and work on the heavy bag with added weights - ankle weights, wrist weights, heavy gloves, weight vest, etc.
Since you already know your opponent, I'd work with my instructor/coach on a game plan for the fight, and train towards that game plan. Already, you know you will have a reach advantage...
In many local novice Muay Thai, Bando, and San Shou matches I've watched, technique usually goes out the window for most newbie fighters, and they either just end up brawling (mostly with hands) and/or fight like girls. I'd keep this in mind in my training - find brawling sparring partners, keep your head about you and maintain good technique (don't fight down to their level).
I would set up my training to replicate what I'd experience in the ring as much as possible. If it is three 3-minute rounds, then I'd find 2 or 3 friends to spar with me for 4 or 5 minute rounds, 30 or 45 seconds rest. I'd rotate in fresh guys each round. I'd alternate training offensive and defensive rounds. The sparring I suggest is not for technique - since you already have time set aside to cover that training - but for conditioning with ring-reality. If you're competing in a tournament, then I'd spar for multiple "fights" per training session, with maybe 45 - 60 minutes in between.
I'd also suggest to drop the 5 mile runs. If anything, I would run three to five 1-milers for speed, or something like that.
If sparring partners aren't always available, I'd replicate your rounds, and then some, and work on the heavy bag with added weights - ankle weights, wrist weights, heavy gloves, weight vest, etc.
Since you already know your opponent, I'd work with my instructor/coach on a game plan for the fight, and train towards that game plan. Already, you know you will have a reach advantage...
In many local novice Muay Thai, Bando, and San Shou matches I've watched, technique usually goes out the window for most newbie fighters, and they either just end up brawling (mostly with hands) and/or fight like girls. I'd keep this in mind in my training - find brawling sparring partners, keep your head about you and maintain good technique (don't fight down to their level).
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