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Post by genkaimade on Dec 27, 2010 23:50:51 GMT
Heya everyone, has anyone here tried the 'Tabata' training method, either in conjunction with their karate or independently? Any info would be great Alex
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Post by Paul Bedard on Dec 28, 2010 1:10:09 GMT
Good one Alex. I played with this a little bit last year, for some reason stopped & kind of forgot about it. first heard of it from a fellow karateka from Seattle. The idea is to get some anarobic activity happening as this causes us to still burn calories for quite some time after the workout is done. The first few sets are fun then it gets bloody hard. Pick an exercise go at it as hard & fast as you can for 20 seconds, then go at it slowly for 10 then all out for 20 seconds again. It doesn`t sound like much, but don`t be surprised if you are struggling to finish the recommended 4 minutes. Look up Tabata training method on the net 7 you`ll get all the info you need. I think I`ll give it a go, to help burn off my Xmas calories!!! P.S. even choku zuki with this method gets challenging... Osu Paul B
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Post by fujicolt on Dec 28, 2010 16:19:43 GMT
would much sooner train with TABATA Sensei!
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Post by fleur on Dec 29, 2010 19:07:18 GMT
It's hard out nasty! Heaps on you tube- you can do it with them and don't need to worry about someone holding a stop watch.
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Post by genkaimade on Dec 30, 2010 0:18:20 GMT
So am I right in thinking that as someone who isn't looking to lose weight, and would much, much, much rather gain weight, I should avoid tabata?
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Post by kensei on Dec 30, 2010 15:24:11 GMT
Tabata work is basically a form of Calisthenic interval training...and it aint easy! And yes...I would much rather train with Sensei Tabata.....However, it was designed or rather "written up" by the strength and fitness coach for the Japanese figure skating team. Basically it states that you select a exercise and do it as hard as you can for a set amount of time, take a short break while moving to the next exercise and repeat that time with that exercise.
It works great, I used to do this in wrestling and in Judo in the 80's. If you want to drop weight its a great interval work out...but like my grand pappy said...if it aint broke...dont try to sell it...but Grand Pappy drank alot! The truth is that interval training has existed for a LONG time and this is just a different take on it.
I would HIGHLY suggest intervals in your Karate training to get in good shape for Karate. In fact I noted that most of the athletes I used to work with did interval training of one kind or another. but if you are looking to GAIN weight, no...focus more on specialized nutrition and weight training...and get a good coach/trainer that can help you out.
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Post by fujicolt on Jan 1, 2011 4:04:52 GMT
good advice Dr James (teehee - your fault you let us know)
Interval training is centuries old. as research for my book i am using documents from the edo period in japan relating to Samurai trining regimes.
also my first Karate instructor was (and may still be) the highest qualified swimming instructor in the UK - he used it with competion swimmers, tis in Rugby and Boxing and even in marathon running training programs.
but tis nice to see, learn about and try different approaches as things evolve.
After all - the only constant thing is change
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Post by kensei on Jan 1, 2011 21:11:24 GMT
LMAO, yah...often found with mouth open and things falling out that should not be if I want them kept silent The way I use the intervals right now is using an actual gym timer in class. I do 2 minute intervals with 30 seconds to move to a new possition. I use a knee bag (kicking shieild turned sideways) a kicking sheild, thai pads, coach mits, jump ropes, dumbbells and other equipment to push the students and myself. I hold a bag, then at the buzzer I hit the bag. The work out is done for a half hour or so till be get all the way through the work out curcuit...If we have time we go twice. Then we end class running the Katas. By the end of a hour and a half most of the students (dont let them know me as well) are way to tired to complain. I also throw in some calisthenics like burpees, squat kicks and push ups if we have more people than we can handle. The key is the gym timer....makes the torture...er class, go smooth and I can participate with out watching the time ext. $20 Can and it actually runs the class more than I do! Oh, technology...Running a club...how far we have come!
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