The not too serious get fit thread

[dropstharockalot]

Reading some rules, looks like I wont be able to use my single or double leg take downs from wrestling.  Any throws that involve grabbing the legs is illegal unless it was used as a counter or secondary action.  So no fire-mans carry and the leg take downs   There goes my edge lol.  But i'm still good with my Belly-to-Back suplex's, I'm excited to see how my wrestling will transition, albeit limited to what I can do under new regulations.  They also teach ground techniques since chokes and arm bars are part of winning a match....I get my workout and self defense....Nice!

I've enjoyed the judo I've learned.  It's very practical and will feel more like wrestling than you think.  There is more of an explosive strength aspect to wrestling, but gaining leverage or getting your opponent off balance should feel very similar.  Have fun!



///fun new torture method from this weekend's circuit class:
lay on your back, arms outstretched.  Clench a 12-lbs medicine ball betwen your ankles.  Do leg raises for a full 3-minute round.
I made it about 40 seconds before I had to drop the ball.

[Monster Dave]

Training is going really well and my strict dieting is really paying off. Our next cycling race is in less than 10 days and I can't wait. It's only 75 miles, but I'm aiming to finish strong. We've been out cycling every weekend and I've been cycling to work and getting in extra miles and time both on the road and at the gym. I've leaned down about 5lbs in the last few weeks while still building solid muscle. I decided since the cost of upgrading bicycle components was just too much in order to go faster that I'd just lean down and effectivly facilitate the same result.

The best part about my diet is that I really feel better - I nearly killed my sweet tooth cold turkey, and have really increased the nutritional value of my meals while still maintaining a selection of food that I enjoy. For example, tonight for dinner I had 7 eggs (3 yokes 4 whites), mixed with a can of mushrooms, 1 serving of turkey sausage chopped and mixed in, and 1/4 cup shredded cheese; a solid low fat dinner with only 546 calories. Also, no eating (what-so-ever) after 8pm means that come morning, I eat a healthy breakfast and my body has had more than enough time to process my dinner effectivly.

[bulldogs2k]

So, I had my first judo practice yesterday and got killed!  I feel so broken haha.... They threw me straight into the fire, going up against a brown belt most of the session.  I got him once, went for a sweep just to set up my single leg into firemans carry, I'll get the Japanese name as I progress, and scored an ippon!  But he came back at me with three or four throws that I'm feeling today.  I was gassed but I feel so alive, much like my old wrestling days.

[Monster Dave]

So, I had my first judo practice yesterday and got killed!  I feel so broken haha.... They threw me straight into the fire, going up against a brown belt most of the session.  I got him once, went for a sweep just to set up my single leg into firemans carry, I'll get the Japanese name as I progress, and scored an ippon!  But he came back at me with three or four throws that I'm feeling today.  I was gassed but I feel so alive, much like my old wrestling days.

Hey that's awesome! Keep it going! I remember those days from my own martial arts background. 

[bulldogs2k]

I have to say this is just as intense as my wrestling days, go figure my sensei was a college level wrestler! I hold a first dan in shotokan karate and we would spar bare knuckle, face and head shots was legal, so getting out of judo without a bloody nose and puffy eyes is a plus! Instead, the pain is inside haha...   

[Monster Dave]

...we would spar bare knuckle, face and head shots was legal...

Yikes - ok now that's brutal!

[djrashonal]

Hey that's awesome! Keep it going! I remember those days from my own martial arts background. 

Dave's Karate Background  :

[bulldogs2k]

 

Wish my time studying karate was like that!  I just got my old sensei's phone number, apparently he immigrated from Sicily to Boston so i'll give him a call today to say thanks for the memories and experiences. 

Today, I will rest my body because its HURT!  Tomorrow is another day, I hope my conditioning gets better because a minute felt like an eternity! 

[Monster Dave]

[junior varsity]

i will be seeing the new karate kid movie, fyi.

[Monster Dave]

i will be seeing the new karate kid movie, fyi.

Have you seeeen the previews?

[junior varsity]

yes. I was skeptical until i could hear in the background...


YOUR THE BEST AHHHH-ROUND, NO ONE'S EVA GONNA BRING YOU DOWN

[Monster Dave]

Seriously? 

[cokey]

went wall climbing (bolder it's called) for the first time today with the fam.. man was that a work out.. my hands ache.. we're want to start going more often, it's definitely a great  work out..

[djrashonal]

went wall climbing (boulder it's called) for the first time today with the fam.. man was that a work out.. my hands ache.. we're want to start going more often, it's definitely a great  work out..

it's a lot of fun though, I used to teach classes. First few times are rough, then your muscles get used to it, and your hands get so strong that you rip potato chip bags open and they explode all over the livingroom!

One word of wisdom I can give you is learn to rely on your legs. They are a huge asset to your climbing stamina, even on short problems. good luck and have fun!