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bam357
08-24-2006, 07:45 PM
After being on this board for a few days(specifiacally the muay thai) ive noticed much talk about skipping during training?

I have trained in Taekwondo and Systema both for a short amount of time but i have never heard of skipping to improve your fighting?

chris_มวยไทย
08-25-2006, 09:23 AM
After being on this board for a few days(specifiacally the muay thai) ive noticed much talk about skipping during training?

I have trained in Taekwondo and Systema both for a short amount of time but i have never heard of skipping to improve your fighting?

it improves coordinatoin , balance , leg strength and stamina , evry MAist should skip


hope i helped

chris

King
08-25-2006, 09:35 AM
Oh I'm pretty good at skipping training. Specially if Ajahn isn't in town to know I've been doing it. :p

But seriously it's as Chris said, it builds your leg muscles and improves your endurance. I believe it helps conditions my achilles tendon which gives me a spring to my kicks and dashes. As a new muay thai practitioner my Ajahn told me to improve only two things: running and skipping. Once I'm proficient in both my endurance can hold out during intensive training.

Drag'n
08-25-2006, 09:44 AM
Skipping is basic cardio training. Just like running. Cardio is an important aspect of training for all fighters. So in that sense yes it does make you a better fighter.
It also really works your calves. Muay Thai fighters need power and endurance in their calves because many of the kicking/kneeing techs require you to rise up on the ball of your foot explosively and consistantly throughout the fight.
Besides all that, its a great way to warm up before moving on to more technical aspects of your training.

Brother John
08-25-2006, 10:41 AM
Skipping rope?
or just skipping??

Either is great for the legs!! It's sort of a plyometric exercise for the calves.

Have a Great day



(((Besides, it's kinda fun. Makes me feel like a kid skippin home from school)))

Your Brother
John

bam357
08-25-2006, 03:09 PM
Are you all talking about the running/ skipping or jump ropping? or both?

Brother John
08-25-2006, 04:28 PM
Are you all talking about the running/ skipping or jump ropping? or both?

both


Your Bro.
John

stickywater
07-04-2007, 06:11 AM
skipping is always a good warm up, good for cardio and footwork as well. i train dutch thai and footwork is key, being light on the feet

Touch Of Death
07-04-2007, 08:02 PM
When I skip I always sing "La La La La La La La La La La Laaaaaah"
Sean

Kieran
07-06-2007, 11:58 AM
After being on this board for a few days(specifiacally the muay thai) ive noticed much talk about skipping during training?

I have trained in Taekwondo and Systema both for a short amount of time but i have never heard of skipping to improve your fighting?

3x3 min rounds?

train 3x3 min skipping.

Brother John
07-06-2007, 12:40 PM
When I skip I always sing "La La La La La La La La La La Laaaaaah"
Sean

and THAT's why we trip you!

;)

Your Brother
John