Any Okinawan karate folks out there?

[Russianrat]

Swmbo got me into uechi ryu karate last summer. Really enjoying, but I need to add some additional fitness stuff to my routine...I changed jobs about a year ago and now work three shift rotation. Put on a few getting accustomed tothr new work and rotating, now it's time to get it back off. Any recomendations of what to do solo would be great

[MintR33]

Kettlebell training for sure. I've done Kyokushin karate for over 10 years, all be it more of a full contact style alot of the training principals for fitness are the same! Osu!

[Doc4]

I've been enjoying the "Rushfit" set of DVDs by Georges St-Pierre (designed by one of his trainers.) That should compliment your karate training nicely.

[ouch]

A karateman bleeds on the inside.

[The Nid Hog]

I've done some Uechi-ryu in Okinawa. The traditional dojo style stuff is lots of fun. I agree with a good kettlebell workout. You can also try out something like Crossfit for variety--the website will feed you a workout each day. Good luck!

[TimmyBoston]

I'd hit up an MMA gym. I have a black belt in an Okinowan style and I think MMA would be a fun compliment.

[JM]

KB's are great. You could also do some stick (fighting) work, it can be a lot of fun and very effective. I practice with a shillelagh and a crooked walking cane.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGiTAtJI_uU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4Jp1he1uM&feature=related



(I'm a nidan karate and have practiced boxing, judo, wrestling, cane (stick) fighting, arnis and other related arts.)

[The Nid Hog]

You could also do some stick (fighting) work, it can be a lot of fun and very effective. I practice with a shillelagh and a crooked walking cane.

Try a rolled up newspaper. It's easy to stick a couple of rubber bands in your pocket to secure it. Roll it up lengthwise with the loose edges in. Surprisingly effective.

[JM]

My eReader doesn't roll that well.

[ouch]

My eReader doesn't roll that well.

Sharpen the edges and it makes a nice shuriken.


I can do this all day.

[JM]

Then what do I do with my shuriken?

I would prefer this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJvLNkFzblQ

[Go West Young Man]

I had a black belt in Kyukoshinkai karate a long, long, long time ago.

[pymmdcp]

I hear painting fences, waxing cars, and sanding decks is great for Okinawan karate.

[jonty]

i train in wado ryu karate it incorporates a bit of ju jitsu