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Posts in category "exercises for MMA"

Make Your Punch Faster

There are so many ways to improve your punching.Most people want to improve either their power or their speed. Punching style is irrelevant.  A straight right hand is fairly standard.  If it’s not straight, it is most likely a  hook, uppercut or an overhand.  This drill works great in increasing the speed of the punch... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm
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POW MMA Intern - Injury Free & Back to Training

Hi Again, My name is Piotr Lewkowski, I have been sharing my experiences as an intern at POW MMA here in Chicago.  I am a senior at UIC – in the Department of Kinesiology.  One of the many benefits of going to UIC is their relationship with excellent local businesses throughout Chicago.  UIC is continuing... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
October 18, 2011 at 11:25 am
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Killer Leg Exercise: Power Lunge & Plyo Series

Robbie Cole is offering a great leg strengthening exercise in the video below.  Robbie, a Muay Thai instructor shares one of his favorite exercises.  I have done this drill and love it.  If you are suffering from a bad lower back you should remove the jumping portion of this exercise.  Other important safety tips include... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
October 3, 2011 at 10:31 am
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Bas Rutten Visits Chicago: 5 Things He Taught

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Bas Rutten came to Chicago-land last weekend  to offer a striking seminar.  It was hosted by my friend and colleague Sue Garski, the Owner of Illinois Krav Maga.  This was the 3 or 4th seminar I have taken with Bas (I can’t really remember), but it did not fail to deliver.  Although Bas Rutten and... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
October 1, 2011 at 2:42 pm
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Diary of a POW! MMA Intern: His Exercise of the Week

Diary of a POW! MMA Intern: His Exercise of the Week
My Exercise of the Week: My MMA workout of the week is what I call the “Total Gym.” Essentially it is the same movement as the ab-roller except done on a suspended cable with a pulley. Using a wide stance with the hands roughly in a shoulder-width position, you “roll” forward slowly, making sure the... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
September 16, 2011 at 10:33 am
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Upper Body Power Training

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This is a great exercise for building upper body power and strength.  It is fundamental to those who train in the combat sports.  This plyometric also builds coordination and helps to reinenforce the concept, ‘keep your hands up.’  If you seek more punching power, give this exercise a try.  I do series of 30 second... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 29, 2011 at 9:25 pm
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Tire Training, Achieving the Perfect Fighting Stance

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This drill is a cool variation on shadow boxing. I use a tire sometimes to work on balance and maintaining my center of gravity. This tire is the perfect size for me. It is also a great way to work on circular movement. It can help you learn how to move right and left. If... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 15, 2011 at 9:54 pm
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3 Great Footwork Drills

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This movie includes 3 footwork drills. They can easily be incorporated into any type of combat sports class. They are excellent for classes that have circuit work. Of course you can hone your stance and footwork on your own by doing these solo. As your footwork becomes more fluid, you will reap the benefits of... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 6, 2011 at 9:21 am
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Punching Power for Boxing/MMA A Simple Cable Exercise

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There are so many great exercises that enhance punching power.  Squat jumps for example will make your punches more powerful.  The power of a punch is generated from the legs.  In fact, the biomechanics of the punch begin with the muscles in your feet (off the ball of your foot) firing through the calf and... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 2, 2011 at 9:09 pm
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Develop Punching Power: Great for Cross-Training

There are so many fantastic sport specific exercises for boxing, muay thai, MMA and kickboxing.  I consider this to be a fundamental exercise.  It offers a true application of straight punches.  The difficulty with this exercise is that you need to know how to punch before adding it to your routine.  This exercise expects you... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
June 27, 2011 at 10:10 pm
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