Hello to all, I have recently completed a couple of articles, with respect to MMA strength training.
I would appreciate any feedback that any of you may have.
Here is the link to the new articles as well as a couple that were written a while ago.
www.teamgorillahouse.com/site/view/ARTICLES.pml
James Smith
I read “MMA Fight Preparation: A Conjugate Approach” a while back and it basically leaves no room for MMA training…at least training where you are not tired and sore or burnt out. The theory behind it seems to be lacking in common sense.
Herb, if you’ll notice, in the article that you read “MMA Fight Prepartation A Conjugate Approach” , in the sample program, either skill work or fight specific conditioning is addressed every training day.
Additionally, I am confused as to why you think the information is lacking in common sense.
You mentioned being too tired or sore after the strength and conditioning to perform any fight work. I am not sure if this means that you attempted the sample workout or not, in any event, given that the prescribed workload is for a fighter with a more advanced level of GPP/SPP, being to tired or sore is an indicator of a subject who is out of shape.
I have a great friend of mine on a very similar program, and he is, in my opinion, on his way to becoming one of the best heavy weight grapplers in the nation (US). He is drug free and holds a full time job.
I appreciate you taking the time to read the article.
James
James, when do you think is the optimal time to lift weights? After or before a grappling session. I usually lift after my grappling sessions. I grapple three times a week, so this works well. I’m planning on adding a small number of plyos 20-30, like 4-6 hours before a grappling session. Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks.
James,
I printed the article and made notes a few weeks ago. I will get them back from my MMA instructor and comment accordingly.
Herb.
Terminator2, the order in which to address different motor tasks is determined by which motor task is in the most need of development. Thus, if your fight skills are in more need of development than your strength, then continue to grapple prior to your strength training. However, you stated that you are thinking of doing plyos earlier in the day. Ideally, I would recommend that you separate the grappling and strength training by 4-6 hours. Perform the plyos as part of your strength training session.
If you must grapple and strength back to back, then again, address the skill that is in more need of development first.
Herb, I look forward to your comments.
James