Benefits of "Skipping"

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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?
 
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bam357 said:
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
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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)))

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Are you all talking about the running/ skipping or jump ropping? or both?
 

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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
 

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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.
 

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