Any Okinawan karate folks out there?

**Russianrat** · 02-19-2012, 10:12 PM

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** · 02-19-2012, 10:23 PM

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** · 02-20-2012, 10:28 AM

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** · 02-20-2012, 12:59 PM

A karateman bleeds on the inside.

**The Nid Hog** · 02-21-2012, 05:03 PM

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** · 02-21-2012, 08:54 PM

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 · 02-22-2012, 07:07 PM

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.

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

**The Nid Hog** · 03-02-2012, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by Gurnall

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.