I learned Judo Kodokan for 2 years (intense trainng in France/UK), Karate Inyo Ryu (1 year like the real Karate Kid story, well, not far) and Hosinsul 2 1/2 years in very intense training. That’s the formula for being the best martial artist you can be.Įxcelent video.
Practice alone, practice with objects, and practice with people. Then when you hopefully get the chance to train with another human being, you’ll have some experience managing the resistance and controlling the pressure caused by something outside of yourself. So, if you’re training alone and want to make the most of your solo practice time, do something with something. The list of ideas is endless! But now, it’s up to you to experiment with equipment and exercises that fit your style and meet your training goals. Find something to challenge your balance, your strength, your focus, and your coordination.Ĭan you twirl and spin a staff without linking yourself in the head?Ĭan you throw a heavy bag around without throwing out your back?Ĭan you wrestle with an elastic band without tying yourself up? Even a bag of potatoes is better than nothing.įind something to push, pull, or carry. The big idea is to control something outside of yourself. The point is you can practice alone with anything.
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How to Build Stronger Punches with a Belt! It could be a jump rope… a pair of dumbbells… a stuffed dummy… a chair, whatever! It could be a staff… a tube… a band… a ball. If training alone is one one end of the practice spectrum and training with a person is on the other side, the middle ground is practicing with, and relating to, an object or a thing. How can you improve yourself as a martial arts by yourself? Here’s my tip.
So, that was your fact, Now, back to the question. And that means you will always need a partner. Learning to control and manage a person like that is the second goal of martial arts training. Someone who wants the opposite of what you want and is fighting hard to get it. It’s about relating to another human being, particularly someone who is trying to hurt you. My old training partner, Julio.īut ultimately, my friend, martial arts is about relationships. Calisthenics, plyometrics, isometrics, forms, shadow boxing, visualization, meditation, videos- all good. You can develop your speed, strength, flexibility, coordination, breathing a million different ways. If you’re training solo, you can go a long way towards achieving that first goal.
I always say there are two goals in martial arts training-the first is to control yourself, the second is to control somebody else… specifically a bad guy who is out of control. There is simply no substitute for a live training partner. If you only practice alone, you’ll become the mayor of Fantasyland. You will never be a great martial artist if you only practice alone. Whatever your situation, I’ve got a quick tip to help you make the most of your solo training. You think it’s cool to run around naked in the woods and play ninja by yourself. How to Practice Alone in the Martial Arts To make the most of your solo Check out the video below or the summary below that. But don’t worry-I’ve got an idea for you! Figuring out how to practice alone in the martial arts is a common problem.