There's weight training and then there's looking like Hercules. Hard work pays off, respect.

Great video! I would definity be interested your training programs ideas. It's a challenge to balance karate, mastering the katas and learning how to implement a strength training program. I love the journey. Much respect...

Great video! Here is my own solution: DAY 1: 5-6.30 PM Martial arts Big shake with cabohydrates, protein and 2 bananas 7-7.30 PM Gym Frontsquat 2 sets Benchpress 2 sets Shoulder press 2 sets BOR 2 sets Pullups 2 sets Dips 2 sets DAY 2: 5-6.30 PM Martial arts Big shake with cabohydrates, protein and 2 bananas 7-7.30 PM Gym Frontsquat 2 sets Benchpress 2 sets Shoulder press 2 sets BOR 2 sets Pullups 2 sets Dips 2 sets DAY 3: 6.30-8.00 AM Gym: Front squat 3 sets Calf raise 3 sets Incline bench press 3 sets Shoulder press 3 sets BOR 3 sets Pullups 3 sets Dips 3 sets Biceps 3 sets

I liked your comment that strenght training can improve your mobility. About strenght making you slower…well it should make you faster if you train for maximum strength and power. It is different compared to bodybuilding. You don’t have to grow huge muscles to be strong.

Thank you for your very good explanation on how the two disciplines can complement each other. I've been combining weightlifting and karate for many years now.

Great content

Thanks John much appreciated! I’m doing a push pull legs program at the but only training Karate twice a week. Love your Karate shorts 👍

Good stuff. I’ve strength trained w martial arts for over 40 years. Strength training can also be accomplished through calisthenics , yoga and other methods. It all depends on your goals. Weight lifting and technique training can be complementary but there may be a give and take depending on what you want to accomplish. If for example, you are a boxing or martial arts competitor endurance is key. Building more muscle will just push you into a higher weight class where you may be struggling against someone who is more naturally suited to that weight. They may have better reach , height and endurance. But, if you aren’t competing in weight classes for rounds then I believe the strength and subsequent muscle can be an advantage, especially when combined with good technique.

Thanks so much for the information, I hope to put it to good use in my daily martial arts training.

strengths and conditioning is a big part of Karate. love your videos

Hey John. Great video as usual. Thanks

Very good explanation, structured and useful comments in between. Excited for the upcoming videos... Keep going 👍

I agree with you completely

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training with objectives is one of the things I need to focus on

I like the fact you’re talking now it’s all good knowledge and I’m glad you’re sharing it 👊👊

Very well articulated john , you would get on very well with my son , who has his own city gym,,, and he is martial artist and boxer too trains many fighters , , I like your candid straight forward approach matter of fact , good tactition ,

Excelente desde Monterrey Nuevo León México saludos..osu.!👍

I have been a great believer in training with weights for many years its good for strength power and speed and you do not have to worry too much about putting on too much size because if you are training intensely in your martial arts it prevents over hypertrophy

Good video thanks, especially the bit about mobility. Out of interest, how long have you been weight training for? Would also like to see a video on importance of diet and some recommendations there.

I wish your video was around between 2006 to 2010. It would have helped me immensely when I was weight training and practicing muay thai. I wasn't consistent with training in the beginning due to finances. I started gaining consistency in late 2008, but I stopped training altogether in 2010 due to injury. I'm almost 40 and feel way too insecure to even just go back into weight training.

Hi John, great video, I'm particularly interested in this topic. I think some information/recommended programs/your program would be great to see in a future video. I've been practising Karate for a bit over a year now (3 days a week, 1.5hr per session) and have incorporated the 5x5 stronglifts into my training, also 3 days a week. I did this for about 3 months without too much issue, but once the weights started getting heavy, this became hard to maintain. Both in terms of time management and recovery. I've switched over to Stronglifts Lite (2x5) program instead, 2 days a week. What are your thoughts on the program, in terms of benefit for Karate?

Thank you sir that what we needed for so long. If possible please make a video on full day of eating vegetarian karate diet

A question about streching and weight training. I restarted karate 2 years ago after a long time off but have always been training and are flexible and mobility is not an issue but how do you deal with stretching and pain that comes from a good leg weight training session? To be able to be qualitative on sparring and excercises in the dojo the day after, do you limit sets so not to always go to failure?

Osu ! i am doing kyokushin in evening and gym in the morning...but i want to know how can i train to improve my fighting and strenght usingbweight training please suggest a program ..i used to do gym for years but i am new in kyokushin

Thanks for an awesome video again buddy :) I want to do Kyokushin and weight training, so I cant wait for more of this Sir! Also thinking about Judo, to make it more complete just to add, some for the selfdefense aspect. Wonder if it can be doable! Do you think it can be done - all 3???

I also do weight training (olympic weightlifting) and due to my size and strength, my sensei has pointed out that I rely too much on my muscles to generate power, leading to stiff movements. Any tips or drills to help me relax yet still generate kime?

Hi john, I am curious as to your thoughts and/or experience with mechanical leg stretchers?

you could be captain america

Do you have lower back aches? I weight train and then kick (a good amount of kicking) / punch the bag for cardio. Just wondering how you're managing that cause I see you squat and deadlift. 😢

Does anyone know what the wooden block on the wall is called?