Non combat cross training
Do any of you cross-train or participate in any sports or activities, that are not combat related, that you believe contributes to your martial art training?
I know most sports and such will help in general fitness, but aside from that anything more specific.
Like;
I snowboard, wakeboard and ride motocross. All three of these really give my adductor muscles a work out.
I also work in construction, and swinging a hammer is a very good workout for stickfighting.
Re: Non combat cross training
Do any of you cross-train or participate in any sports or activities, that are not combat related, that you believe contributes to your martial art training?
Exercise is a natural habit for me since middle school. I am a big fan of strength training using Russian Methodology. This includes working with Kettlebells, Indian Clubs, and of course compound
lifts in the gym. I am currently training with different variations
body weight or weighted single arm push ups and single leg squats. I also do cardio by using the treadmill or the bike in the gym or I will do out door jogging. Usually, I do 30-40 min of yoga type exercises after my cardio sessions. This summer I have been going to dance clubs on the weekend. I think dancing and having fun with ya friends and, God willing, some pretty hotties is a wonder non combat cross training.