Re: Energy Systems - Martial Arts

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> The question of energy systems used for martial arts is not a

simple

> one. We cannot say " martial arts use x% aerobic, Y% anaerobic "

> because they are not all of the same duration and intensity. For

> example, a judo match lasts a maximum of 5 minutes, whereas a boxer

> can be expected to go up to 15 rounds of 3 minutes. Now, the boxer

> may get a brief rest between each round, but the fatigue will

> gradually build up as time goes by.

>

>

> Dave

> Yorkshire

> UK

Dave,

You are correct, but the 3 minute rounds are not always all out

punching. IMHO, the key would be for the boxers ability to recuperate

after every succeeding combination punching within each round. If he

can do that then dodging and weaving will be very easy for him and his hands

will stay up high as the fight goes on.

Something I like doing my 1 of my boxers on the bag is a 30/30

split.30 seconds all out punching fallowed by 30 seconds easy punching for 3

minutes times x number of rounds.

I also like a 10/20 split on the bag.10 seconds ballistic punching

fallowed by 20 seconds no punching at all and over again for 3

minutes times x number of rounds.

Judging by his results it is working for him.

TERRY MAVROUDIS

Montreal, Canada.