Fight Conditioning

What is Fight Conditioning?

Fight conditioning is related to physical conditioning. It involves building up aerobic capacity, strengthening muscles, increasing mobility & flexibility.  Fight conditioning include strengthening an individual’s body, adjusting their nutrition & honing their skills accordingly. Martial arts specialists – whether they are jiu-jitsu or kickboxing trainers – are specifically trained to draft up a plan for their students that optimize their skills & their health.

Physical Conditioning 

According to martial artist & nutritionist, Yannick Morel, a strength & conditioning coach:

• Strength is a huge component in one’s success in martial arts. It takes time & effort to build it, & use it accordingly.
• Being consistent with the workout routine, & training consistently to increase the efficiency of one’s skillis a significant part of physical conditioning.
• Building one’s aerobic capability is important, as it allows the lactic energy system to re-stimulate one’s energy when their heart rate crosses the 160-170 beats per minute (BPM) mark. This gradually decreases the fatigue level of the fighter.
• Maintaining one’s General Physical Preparedness (GPP) is also crucial while training. An individual’s GPP is directly linked to their performance, their diet & their skills. Hence, to train accordingly will ensure a good fighting chance.

Planning One’s Diet 

According to Morel, having a good diet plan is what makes a fighter be at his best. Without a healthy diet that boosts one’s energies & increases performance, a fighter won’t be able to endure the high intensity of the sport or his opponent.

• Consume 5-6 small portions before a fight or training. Have something which is light & provides a good enough amount of energy.
• A fighter’s diet should consist of fats (20-30% per meal), carbohydrates (60% in total) & proteins (0.5-0.9 g/pound of their body mass). This will allow the fighter to consume foods that provide more energy than a normal diet.
• Keeping an eye on what one eats is essential, as the food that one eats will determine their physical tiredness or alertness. 

Best Ways to Optimize One’s Skill

• Sleep Well

Getting an adequate amount of sleep before a fight will increase one’s concentration on their game.

• No Alcohol

Stop consuming alcohol as the euphoric effects negatively impact one’s performance.

• Take Breaks

Remember to take short-interval breaks during the workout.

• Trust the Tried & Tested Before a Match

Don’t experiment with new modifications a night before a fight, whether it be for a diet or a training set.

Where’s the Best Place for Training?

The Antara Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Dubai a leading martial arts gym in Dubai, which does not discriminate based on gender. Our Antara jiu jitsu & ladies only kickboxing programs, to name a few, are specifically designed in such a way that each student’s fight condition is optimized. Looked after by a skilled trainer, we ensure our students find themselves training like seasoned fighters with regards to improving their conditioning.