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Lionel Froidure
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Kettelbell karate workout

Hello guys,

As I don't have Ishi-Sashi at home, I am using kettelbell and it's working pretty well.

Here some exercices part of my weekly routine. 

What do you think about it?

Wish you a great week-end.

Lionel

Iain Abernethy
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I like it! Very karate specific and good for that coordinated strength (strength as a skill, not just a physical attribute). Thanks for sharing. Some good ideas in there.

All the best,

Iain

Lionel Froidure
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Thanks a lot Iain. Happy that you found it interresting. I don't want to be a bodybuilder, just a better karateka :-)

Kevin73
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When I practice Hojo Undo, I substitute kettlebells for the ishi sashi as well.

I think it's important to realize that those tools were used because that is what they had back.They used whatever they could find for their conditioning.  If they had access to other things, they would have used those as well.  

An interesting read is the 72 arts of Shaolin, many of them are the equivalents of modern day strength training exercises (squats, deadlifts, shoulder presses etc.).  There really is nothing new under the sun.

Iain Abernethy
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Kevin73 wrote:
I think it's important to realize that those tools were used because that is what they had back. They used whatever they could find for their conditioning.  If they had access to other things, they would have used those as well.

That’s very true. I’ve been reproached by more than one “traditionalist” for using focus mitts as my primary piece of impact equipment over Makiwara i.e. “We are karateka not boxers”. But as you say, I’m sure that had I turned up in the Okinawan past with modern sparring equipment, impact equipment, a suspension trainer, kettlebells, etc. they would have made extensive use of them.

Kevin73 wrote:
An interesting read is the 72 arts of Shaolin, many of them are the equivalents of modern day strength training exercises (squats, deadlifts, shoulder presses etc.).  There really is nothing new under the sun.

What works, works. If we measure by effect and efficiency, then we will catch the optimum balance of taking the best of our past whilst not stifling growth and allowing all aspects of karate to flourish in the future.

All the best,

Iain

Les Bubka
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Hi Lionel Froidure

I like your routine, personally im using for my training wrestling kettlebells. It gives a lot of power in grappling situation, where dynamic and explosive movement is needed. I love kettlebells as they make you strong very quickly and you don't get bulcky or restricted in movements.

My circuit routine with kettlebells

Kind regards

Les

karate10
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Excellent demostration Lionel...I use my kettlebells for Sanchin dachi, kiba dachi, even in moving basics with zenkutsudachi,e.t.c....Use whatever tools to help you with your regiment. I like it.

Jeremy McLean
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Good work guys! Kettlebells are a great tool. I'll be adding some of these to my routine. Sharing this thread!

JWT
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Very interesting to watch. Thank you for sharing.  

I used to do something similar with sand ankle weights a long time ago. These days I do this on an irregular basis with a small weight on a dumbell bar, varying the weight size and position on the shaft.