These are many of the concepts I've been taught in traditional hojo undo from my Goju Ryu days, but you really put these in a way I find renewed. I think your new book is really going to go well with everything I'm doing. Thanks!
Thank you very much for the vote of support, These techniques made a huge difference in my training and I'm glad you've been experiencing much the same
whatsup matt, are you aware of the reddit r/bodyweightfitness community ? Your videos get mentioned there from time to time, and I'm sure you'd be a good addition to our group! Hope to see you soon over there, great content as always
please more! Would like to hear more about shifting work. Nobody else talks explicitly about this method. Are persian half moon push ups or Judo push ups the kind of shifting work you meant? What are the concrete benefits of this style of training?
I'll be doing a lot more on shift work in the next week or two as I make some more videos on the training approach of my Grind-Style Calisthenics. Stay tuned!
Mobility and flexibility surely go in hand with this? It reminds me of just movement and unlocking your body and not having it just in such limited movements rather than have it all unlocked and freely moved
have you heard about the term (Aerobic isometrics ) , Steve Justa is probably to renown this kind of isometrics , it refers to long holds of 1 min + he assumes that it's one the fastest way to lose fat all over the body , i would like to know your take on the matter
Judging by how much you can break a sweat in a plank I say there's certainly something to the idea of holding a hard position and creating a ton of tension over time. It certainly can't hurt!
I would say simply hanging is a great workout for your grip/forearms. Get yourself to the park and do the monkey bars slowly and deliberately and your forearms will be strengthened in no time.
I agree! I must admit, whenever I do my pull ups on a thicker bar it’s a little blow to the ego as my repetitions often decrease! Especially if I do pull ups from a branch or a football (soccer) crossbar.
Hey Matt, I've been suffering with uneven pullups and they just aren't getting better. I've tried underhand pullups, but overall as technique erodes I still have the issue. I realized later on that I have scapular winging and am working on fixing it. My question is should I still continue doing pullups, or should I regress and do seated L pullups, or rows? Also does scapular winging cause uneven pulling? So sorry for the long context.
yes, it does cause uneven movement an imbalances. I recommend doing rows and try to keep your shoulders down away from your ears as much as possible while doing them to create more scapular stability
In order to make my bodyweight exercises more difficult I do the isometric or static hold first then immediately rep out. Example for pushups I get into the top position and with arms bent hold for 60 sec and then rep out. As I get stronger I increase the static hold longer. I am finding out by experimentation and at 61 yrs old that I am making tremendous progress with one set per body part 3 times per week. Doing one set my body recovers quicker with less joint or connective tissue soreness. Matt do you think the above static hold followed by reps is a good way to stimulate growth. It seems to be working for me. Your thoughts please. Thx
in that regard, most anything with hip dominant movement like KB swings or hill sprints will work. but I'm not sure since I'm not really up on the mechanics of sprints. from a coaches perspective, the smartest thing to do is to have someone check out your gait and technique and see where your weaknesses are. Then use a strength exercise or two to fill in your gaps. That's where you'll make the most progress.
Oh, also, if you don't mind helping me with one more thing: my friend is just starting working out, she has some good endurance but very poor muscle mass due to being a cardio junkie. I've got her into BW training but she's having some trouble with it. She can't even do a squat (she can go deep but lean to forward and her knees cave in), can only do push Ups on a high box but still shrugs her shoulders when coming up so I've having some troubles with giving her advices.. Should her start for 8 or 12 weeks on gym machines to build some muscle a little faster and work on some mobility and core and shoulders stability and then, when stronger, transition to BW or keep on doing BW? Her training is (3 times a week) : 45sec wall sit (on the other 2 says she does stationary Lunges one day and Bulgarian Squats on the other), 10 box push ups, 10 seated pull Ups, 12 TRX Leg curls or 12 hip bridges and 12 TRX Rows - repeat 3 to 5 times. Any help? Sorry for the long text haha Hope any of this makes sense
The first step si to adjust the exercises to where your friend's level can be. So if she's having trouble with a particular exercise then regress it so she's having an easier time with it. Granted there's a lot of variability in that, but if she's struggling with a particular move then maybe go with an isometric version of that exercise to help he build the stability and muscle control.
An other remark: martial arts are a partner sport, but unfortunately a training partner is not always available. Calisthenics in the narrow sense is one way to keep training alone. Which other ways can you recommend when training alone?
I once read a book (I think it as called Solo Training) which was all about training MA alone. Granted, you can't roll or grapple with yourself but striking arts can be done solo much easier. The authors approach was essentially taking striking and making it into a routine ie. Side kick- 20 reps/ side Front punch 15 reps against heavy bag etc.
I like the balance in that plan. The real question is how well you feel toward the end of each week. If you're feeling tired and beat up, cut back on a workout or class each week. The key is to feel as fresh and ready to roll for each practice as possible
I like to keep mobility and flexibility in the same camp regarding martial arts, but your'e right that's why my program is based on strength, but the other aspects branch off of it to build the complete picture.
@@RedDeltaProject Yeah true...I do karate (shotokan) and the katas is basically calisthenics because we're all kinds of different stances that requires strenght, mobility and flexibility. It's all whole body movements as well a bit of speed. Same with sparring although it's more speed and cardio than just strength because we're moving around freely. You should look up the fitness training that the Karate athletes go through to fight in competitions.
@@RedDeltaProject Do you have a calisthenic exercise for the side shoulders, back shoulders muscle and upper, middle and lower trapezius , thoracic and lower back?
These are many of the concepts I've been taught in traditional hojo undo from my Goju Ryu days, but you really put these in a way I find renewed. I think your new book is really going to go well with everything I'm doing. Thanks!
Thank you very much for the vote of support, These techniques made a huge difference in my training and I'm glad you've been experiencing much the same
whatsup matt, are you aware of the reddit r/bodyweightfitness community ?
Your videos get mentioned there from time to time, and I'm sure you'd be a good addition to our group!
Hope to see you soon over there, great content as always
I am a little aware of it, I should certainly get into that group and start chatting around.
Great to hear your perspective of training in calisthenics for martial artists! Very logical sound advice. Excited about the book!
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Great tips Matt, I apply these same concepts to my clients who compete at high levels! 💪
Oh hey JG i love ur videos
They are the best!
Sassy Suiryu thank you my friend! 😁😁
You should also market this book to climbers. Need strong isometrics when planning next move, then quick burst to next hold.
Not a bad idea at all, great insight!
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Thanks Br Ave!
please more! Would like to hear more about shifting work. Nobody else talks explicitly about this method. Are persian half moon push ups or Judo push ups the kind of shifting work you meant? What are the concrete benefits of this style of training?
I'll be doing a lot more on shift work in the next week or two as I make some more videos on the training approach of my Grind-Style Calisthenics. Stay tuned!
Mobility and flexibility surely go in hand with this? It reminds me of just movement and unlocking your body and not having it just in such limited movements rather than have it all unlocked and freely moved
have you heard about the term (Aerobic isometrics ) , Steve Justa is probably to renown this kind of isometrics , it refers to long holds of 1 min + he assumes that it's one the fastest way to lose fat all over the body , i would like to know your take on the matter
Judging by how much you can break a sweat in a plank I say there's certainly something to the idea of holding a hard position and creating a ton of tension over time. It certainly can't hurt!
Very effective advise thank u sir
But please video on strengthing forearms without weight maintaining flexibility
I would say simply hanging is a great workout for your grip/forearms. Get yourself to the park and do the monkey bars slowly and deliberately and your forearms will be strengthened in no time.
I've got more than a few floating around. here's one to help:
ua-cam.com/video/9WL_1dOt82w/v-deo.html
I agree! I must admit, whenever I do my pull ups on a thicker bar it’s a little blow to the ego as my repetitions often decrease! Especially if I do pull ups from a branch or a football (soccer) crossbar.
So what you're saying is once I can obtain the Triforce, I'll be unstoppable.
You will have unstoppable power and the world will yield to your every whim.
Or, you know, you'll have stronger punching power at least.
Explosivity = Triforce of Power
Shifting work = Triforce of Wisdom
Isometrics = Triforce of Courage
@@GunsoftheArchangels noice
Hey Matt, I've been suffering with uneven pullups and they just aren't getting better. I've tried underhand pullups, but overall as technique erodes I still have the issue. I realized later on that I have scapular winging and am working on fixing it. My question is should I still continue doing pullups, or should I regress and do seated L pullups, or rows? Also does scapular winging cause uneven pulling? So sorry for the long context.
yes, it does cause uneven movement an imbalances.
I recommend doing rows and try to keep your shoulders down away from your ears as much as possible while doing them to create more scapular stability
@@RedDeltaProject Thanks Matt!
Should I apply this to swimming as well? Do you have any other tip?
This can apply to almost any form of athletic training, although swimming may require some more core stability and shoulder mobility work.
@@RedDeltaProject Thanks 😊
Hi Matt.
I am eager to purchase your book in PDF Format/ soft copy format only through Amazon.
Does the format provided?
Yep, Bodyweight Training for Martial Arts is available in Kindle format:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFHS1NB
In order to make my bodyweight exercises more difficult I do the isometric or static hold first then immediately rep out. Example for pushups I get into the top position and with arms bent hold for 60 sec and then rep out. As I get stronger I increase the static hold longer. I am finding out by experimentation and at 61 yrs old that I am making tremendous progress with one set per body part 3 times per week. Doing one set my body recovers quicker with less joint or connective tissue soreness. Matt do you think the above static hold followed by reps is a good way to stimulate growth. It seems to be working for me. Your thoughts please. Thx
Great idea! I really like that take on things Nick thanks for sharing!
Might try that
Plz make an vedio on sprint specific strenght
in that regard, most anything with hip dominant movement like KB swings or hill sprints will work. but I'm not sure since I'm not really up on the mechanics of sprints.
from a coaches perspective, the smartest thing to do is to have someone check out your gait and technique and see where your weaknesses are. Then use a strength exercise or two to fill in your gaps. That's where you'll make the most progress.
Oh, also, if you don't mind helping me with one more thing: my friend is just starting working out, she has some good endurance but very poor muscle mass due to being a cardio junkie. I've got her into BW training but she's having some trouble with it. She can't even do a squat (she can go deep but lean to forward and her knees cave in), can only do push Ups on a high box but still shrugs her shoulders when coming up so I've having some troubles with giving her advices.. Should her start for 8 or 12 weeks on gym machines to build some muscle a little faster and work on some mobility and core and shoulders stability and then, when stronger, transition to BW or keep on doing BW? Her training is (3 times a week) : 45sec wall sit (on the other 2 says she does stationary Lunges one day and Bulgarian Squats on the other), 10 box push ups, 10 seated pull Ups, 12 TRX Leg curls or 12 hip bridges and 12 TRX Rows - repeat 3 to 5 times. Any help? Sorry for the long text haha Hope any of this makes sense
The first step si to adjust the exercises to where your friend's level can be. So if she's having trouble with a particular exercise then regress it so she's having an easier time with it. Granted there's a lot of variability in that, but if she's struggling with a particular move then maybe go with an isometric version of that exercise to help he build the stability and muscle control.
An other remark: martial arts are a partner sport, but unfortunately a training partner is not always available. Calisthenics in the narrow sense is one way to keep training alone. Which other ways can you recommend when training alone?
I once read a book (I think it as called Solo Training) which was all about training MA alone. Granted, you can't roll or grapple with yourself but striking arts can be done solo much easier. The authors approach was essentially taking striking and making it into a routine ie. Side kick- 20 reps/ side Front punch 15 reps against heavy bag etc.
So what if i do hypertrophy training 2 days of mma and isometrics everyday??
I like the balance in that plan. The real question is how well you feel toward the end of each week. If you're feeling tired and beat up, cut back on a workout or class each week. The key is to feel as fresh and ready to roll for each practice as possible
Can I practice like martial arts for a cool down for calisthenics,if the answer is yes then how long?
For sure, warm up, cool down and you can even do it during your workout. Practice it however long you like, but 10-15 minutes may be just fine
Can you get the kindle version in the uk ?
yep, you should be able to find it, but if not sometimes it can take a few days for Amazon to push a new book to international markets.
Hi Matt is the hard copy of book available?
Yep, it just went live and you can check it out here:
www.amazon.com/dp/109366570X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
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You need more than just strength. You need mobility, flexibility, speed and cardio.
I like to keep mobility and flexibility in the same camp regarding martial arts, but your'e right that's why my program is based on strength, but the other aspects branch off of it to build the complete picture.
@@RedDeltaProject Yeah true...I do karate (shotokan) and the katas is basically calisthenics because we're all kinds of different stances that requires strenght, mobility and flexibility.
It's all whole body movements as well a bit of speed. Same with sparring although it's more speed and cardio than just strength because we're moving around freely. You should look up the fitness training that the Karate athletes go through to fight in competitions.
Such a great conceptualizoation! As always, anyways. THUMBS UP.
Thanks Viktor Junek!
I’ve never heard of someone having a 500 pound deadlift and hurting their back picking stuff up from the floor
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@@RedDeltaProject Do you have a calisthenic exercise for the side shoulders, back shoulders muscle and upper, middle and lower trapezius , thoracic and lower back?
Am I first?.....Yeeesss
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