I've been reading both sides of the issue about competition vs. training etc. and I wanted to offer this to see what both sides think.
Train like you are training for a competitive fight.
Make a big part of your martial training active training as if you are preparing for a competitive fight.
That means drill moves that you would try in a competitive fight, spar hard with fully resistant training partners who are trying to beat you and not allow you to pull off your techniques.
Condition yourself by running, sprints, circuit training. Pump out hundreds (if you can) of bodyweight calisthenics such as Hindu squats, Hindu pushups, pull ups, chin ups, dips, handstand pushups, ab work, etc.
Study fight tapes, matches, etc. and continually work on body mechanics, power, speed, timing. Every new move you want to work on should be sparred in progressively more resistant environments.
What do you think?
A formula that any MArtist can follow?
This will leave room for training more esoteric and "lethal" things too, just train them in a seperate environment.
Even if your art is largely made up of these things, take some time aside for the training I mentioned above.
Train like you were preparing for a competitive fight. Regardless if you compete or not.
? Good idea? No?
Ryu