PTench
Level 1 Valued Member
This Fall, I started taking Hapkido lessons once a week (and light GTG style practice every day). Have experience with Strongfirst principles and strength training, but this is my first venture into martial arts (37 y/o). I love it and expect it to be a lifelong pursuit.
Have achieved Timeless Simple and am working my way towards the timed standard, can press 40kg with either arm and competently snatch 24kg for reps. I expect martial arts to be my priority, but of course, I want to continue improving strength and conditioning.
Keep doing S&S "by the book" with timed tests? Drop the timed S&S sessions and do 2 "talk test" sessions per week? Experienced/strong enough to do Q&D, or stick to S&S until timed standard? Also have access to barbell.
Thank you for any feedback.
Patrick
p.s. I own Jon Engum's 'Trembling Shock.' It's a wonderful book with lots of great ideas, but more geared for coaches who can control the training than a "do this" book for trainees, in my opinion. Also, I have no plans to fight competitively and practice Hapkido for self defense, health, fun, etc.
Have achieved Timeless Simple and am working my way towards the timed standard, can press 40kg with either arm and competently snatch 24kg for reps. I expect martial arts to be my priority, but of course, I want to continue improving strength and conditioning.
Keep doing S&S "by the book" with timed tests? Drop the timed S&S sessions and do 2 "talk test" sessions per week? Experienced/strong enough to do Q&D, or stick to S&S until timed standard? Also have access to barbell.
Thank you for any feedback.
Patrick
p.s. I own Jon Engum's 'Trembling Shock.' It's a wonderful book with lots of great ideas, but more geared for coaches who can control the training than a "do this" book for trainees, in my opinion. Also, I have no plans to fight competitively and practice Hapkido for self defense, health, fun, etc.