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I've recently decided to become a Mixed Martial Artist. I'm looking for workouts I can do without weights because I simply can't afford them at the moment. I'd like to get into better shape before I begin training with other fighters, so I'll be doing these from home. My main concern is conditioning, but I don't want to skimp out on anything else. I already know of a few that I can do, but I'm looking for input from those more experienced in the matter. If anyone could suggest some exercises/drills and the repetitions I would need to fulfill as a beginner it would be GREATLY appreciated.
 
Travington said:
I've recently decided to become a Mixed Martial Artist. I'm looking for workouts I can do without weights because I simply can't afford them at the moment. I'd like to get into better shape before I begin training with other fighters, so I'll be doing these from home. My main concern is conditioning, but I don't want to skimp out on anything else. I already know of a few that I can do, but I'm looking for input from those more experienced in the matter. If anyone could suggest some exercises/drills and the repetitions I would need to fulfill as a beginner it would be GREATLY appreciated.
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I'm assuming from what you've typed that you haven't done a lot of training recently. If so I would try to develop a aerobic base 1st. Quite simply the best way to start would be some LSD running. LSD = Long Slow Distance/Duration. In other words, go slow to start and build up. You can quite quickly develop a decent aerobic base and at that stage I'd start to look towards carrying on the LSD but also mixing in other types of conditioning like sprints, burpees etc...

Take a look at the FAQ, I know it's a lot of reading but the more you educate yourself the better your workouts will be.
 
Thanks for the tips IronMaiden, I'll do just that.

paolo27th said:
Join an mma gym...
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Paolo, I appreciate the condescending attitude, and, I've already got a gym lined out. You should try reading the whole post and putting it into context...

Travington said:
I'd like to get into better shape before I begin training with other fighters, so I'll be doing these from home.
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...But I guess it's much easier to blindly attempt to criticize someone.
 
just go to the mma gym and start training.... you will get a better workout than anything you will do at ur house alone. No one expects you to show up and have Clay Guida's conditioning or anything. Just show up, pay attention, and put in 100% effort and you will get awesome workouts.
 
Travington said:
I'd like to get into better shape before I begin training with other fighters, so I'll be doing these from home.
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It's been said many times before: don't get in shape so that you can train, train your way into better shape. Sure, you can do some running or basic strengthening exercises for a couple of months, but you would be far, far better served by spending those couple of months learning technique (while getting stronger from the training).
 
pliftkl said:
It's been said many times before: don't get in shape so that you can train, train your way into better shape. Sure, you can do some running or basic strengthening exercises for a couple of months, but you would be far, far better served by spending those couple of months learning technique (while getting stronger from the training).
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honestly this....best way to get into fighting shape is to become a fighter.
 
Honestly it doesn't matter how much cardio you do on your own grappling is going to tax your body differently. Its not simply aerobic or anabolic it is both at the same time. What you can do is push ups, sit ups, sprawls, burpees, pullups using the GI. Also interval training is better than LSD running imo for grappling. Honestly If i eat LSD i prefer to just chill out, not go running even if it is slow :D. Either way grappling is the best training for grappling, just as swimming is the best training for swimming ect.
 
Ok, let me explain then. You start by saying "I've recently decided to become a Mixed Martial Artist". That doesn`t sound as bad as if you`d said you`d decided to become a fighter but still. What you decided is to learn MMA, end of story. Whether you`ll become a "mixed martial artist" is a matter of whether you`ll be able to make it through the blood sweat and tears that it takes to learn this sport.

Then you say "I'd like to get into better shape before I begin training with other fighters". You saying "other" it seems like you assume you are a fighter yourself? Really, you are not a fighter and don`t even think about being one. What you have to think about at this stage is to join that place, make friends with your training partners, learn as much as you can and then train your ass off.

And don`t even think that you`ll train with fighters. Your first few months (maybe even up to a year) you`ll be drilling techniques with other beginners like you. And while you do that you`ll have plenty of time to get in shape.

I know I sound condescending but the problem is I`ve seen too many people that go around thinking they`re fighters because they`ve seen a few All-access vids and done some circuit training. But MMA is much more complicated and demanding than that. It requires alot of effort and often gives very little in return.
Alot of guys come into it attracted by the glamour projected by the top UFC guys and show a lack of respect for the sport and for how hard fighters work to do what they do - and let me tell you 99% of the MMA guys out there aren`t millionaires.
These people are usually the ones who start by saying "I`ve decided to become a pro fighter", and they are the same guys that disappear from the gym 2 week later, as soon as they realised the amount of time and effort that goes into it.
Maybe you`re not one of those guys, who knows. In any case good luck to you.
 
Gasparzinho said:
Honestly it doesn't matter how much cardio you do on your own grappling is going to tax your body differently. Its not simply aerobic or ANABOLIC it is both at the same time. What you can do is push ups, sit ups, sprawls, burpees, pullups using the GI. Also interval training is better than LSD running imo for grappling. Honestly If i eat LSD i prefer to just chill out, not go running even if it is slow :D. Either way grappling is the best training for grappling, just as swimming is the best training for swimming ect.
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so i should quit the juice and just double up my grappling sessions, hmm. . sweet!
 
To the original poster:

If you have decided to train in Mixed martial Arts (MMA) then the first step is to find a MMA gym and train there. If you cannot find a MMA gym, try something else. Judo, Wrestling or BJJ or Kickboxing. Find a fight gym and train there. The training itself is very taxing and will get you into shaoe. All of the pad work, heavy bag work and live wrestling will be more than a challenge. Don't be so keen to introduce fitness drills outside of your martial arts training at first. Give your body time to adept first. Later on you might want to introduce some running or weight lifting if you timetable of life allows for it.
 
paolo27th said:
Ok, let me explain then. You start by saying "I've recently decided to become a Mixed Martial Artist". That doesn`t sound as bad as if you`d said you`d decided to become a fighter but still. What you decided is to learn MMA, end of story. Whether you`ll become a "mixed martial artist" is a matter of whether you`ll be able to make it through the blood sweat and tears that it takes to learn this sport.

Then you say "I'd like to get into better shape before I begin training with other fighters". You saying "other" it seems like you assume you are a fighter yourself? Really, you are not a fighter and don`t even think about being one. What you have to think about at this stage is to join that place, make friends with your training partners, learn as much as you can and then train your ass off.

And don`t even think that you`ll train with fighters. Your first few months (maybe even up to a year) you`ll be drilling techniques with other beginners like you. And while you do that you`ll have plenty of time to get in shape.

I know I sound condescending but the problem is I`ve seen too many people that go around thinking they`re fighters because they`ve seen a few All-access vids and done some circuit training. But MMA is much more complicated and demanding than that. It requires alot of effort and often gives very little in return.
Alot of guys come into it attracted by the glamour projected by the top UFC guys and show a lack of respect for the sport and for how hard fighters work to do what they do - and let me tell you 99% of the MMA guys out there aren`t millionaires.
These people are usually the ones who start by saying "I`ve decided to become a pro fighter", and they are the same guys that disappear from the gym 2 week later, as soon as they realised the amount of time and effort that goes into it.
Maybe you`re not one of those guys, who knows. In any case good luck to you.
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This is excellent advice... training is so much more than just conditioning and skills... it takes alot of willpower to go through even 2 or 3 rounds when you've got fresh partners every minute, switching from defending TD to receiving GnP to kickboxing, etc.

It's already been said, the best way to get in shape to fight is to fight. Alot of things can help build up your conditioning and strength, but there's really no replacement for a bunch of guys who are there to push you past your limits and see how long it takes until you break. I've heard before that nothing about fighting is easy, and if it is then you're not being pushed hard enough.

Are you ready to give 100% of yourself to your training, having bigger, better people constantly exploiting your weaknesses and punishing you for them? Are you ready to puke, cry and bleed your way to success? If so, congratulations, because very few people can, and even those that do will tell you how many times they have wanted to quit, to just give up and do something that's easier.

Fighting is nothing like it's made out to be, it will be one of the biggest challenges of your life and arguably the best thing that you could ever do for yourself.
 
Man give this guy a break,
Rossboxing.com
workingclassfitness.com
dieselcrew.com

theres some sites to give you an idea of some workouts you can do at home, and don't forget your road work.

Oh yea and paulio is right fighting won't pay the bills, and if you want to be a pro fighter, even if you are good the chance you'll be to injured to fight in the UFC is more likey than you Ko'ing any good fighter. I just watched a home town boy that everyone thought was UFC bound get subed by a UFC vet that couldn't make it in the ufc, the home town boy wrestled for Ohio State and is a better than average boxer, the guy that beat him only made $1500
 
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