For those that are into martial arts.... (posted in here due to more traffic.)

[Mike P.T.]

How many times a week do you guys go. I work full time sometimes overtime and want to take up martial arts again at least 3-4 times a week. I wonder how much of it does it actually take out on you though? My main priority is still bodybuilding even though it is just for recreational purposes. How many of you are recreational bodybuilders that do this as well? If I take up some form of grappling mixed in with stand up combat fighting that might make it more hard for my body to recover from it's bodybuilding workouts... Fuck but I really want to get back into it as well.... Hmmmmm.....

BTW - How long are some of the classes now and are there different schedules usually for people that want to go less or more to these classes?

[Mike P.T.]

Originally posted by blm9376
With school, work, working out, and just a tidbit of a social life, I would go for 2 1/2 hrs on a Saturday to a Judo and BJJ combo school. And no they aren't the same Judo is the Olympic version of BJJ. Of course you don't learn at the same rate as most people, but if you are in it to stay with it, it doesn't much matter. As for recovery your body gets used to and weekends are my time off from the gym anyhow. Good luck whatever you choose.

Did you talk to Choke03 over at MC...I'm telling you man...he is THE man to talk to about schools in NJ.

What is MC??!?! Is that a site? Sorry I'm a little slow. I will talk to him when I get the chance.

[mtnmedic]

My classes usually run two hours min unless we're gettin ready for tournaments. If you are really willing to commit yourself I say go for it ! Bodybuilding, Martial Arts and startin juice etc. is'nt a casual thing you're either doin it or you're just going through the motions. As far as recovery I myself never have a problem gettin to the gym the next day unless it after a tournament. Bruising,swelling expect that to be your off days.lol Like I said why wait bro if you feel ready ya gotta be able to protect all that muscle your working on . Best of luck !

[BossDJ02]

i do kenpo usually 3 times a week for 2 hours. i lift bout 4-5 times a week. i go to school full time so basically all i do is school and workout so it works out fine for me.

[monstercojones]

BOSS--- "i lift bout 4-5 min a week."

i'm guessing super intense workouts, huh?

[BossDJ02]

lol oh my bad i meant "times" a week. lol

[mtnmedic]

Right on BossDJ02 law of the fist !

[PinCushion]

Originally posted by blm9376
...Judo is the Olympic version of BJJ...

huh?!?

[PinCushion]

Yes, they are similar. I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and they are similar in ways. But I think they are very different. Judo is more involved with throws, BJJ is more involved with ground work, and submission techniques. Well....so to speak. You train dude?

[mtnmedic]

I come to you with only Karate, empty hands, I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands."

[H Bomb]

i have just stepped my arts up to 5-6 days a week now instead of 3, so i guess i'm gonna have to lift like 3 or 4 days instead of five. unless it is ok to lift 5 days and train 5 or 6 also.