Comments on: Group Conditioning Circuits

By: rees

rees — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:50:29 +0000

I remember doing this kinda of stuff back in the day. Our wrestling room probably would’ve had at least one fight going on in the background at some point though. We were nails. Us Iowa guys get after man.

By: Jerry Shreck

Jerry Shreck — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:57:31 +0000

Awesome post Smitty, These are very similar to some circuits I have done with my wrestlers. These are very effective conditioning circuits!

By: Barry Gibson

Barry Gibson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:06:12 +0000

Thanks for that Stephen I appreciate the feedback. The boys had been performing that for some time. That was their final round to be fair to them. I don’t believe in showing perfect form only videos – as you know – combat sports don’t happen to be perfect. The video above demonstrates the heart and effort that the fighters were putting forth at the final stages of a very gruelling circuit. That was my point mate, but as I said I appreciate the kind words. All the best!!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:49:35 +0000

Barry,
These all are very similar to the conditioning/strength circuits we use as wrestling coaches.
The concept is excellent but I’ve got to admit to you the performance of the exercises by many of your athletes lacks intensity and quality.
Why is it that we have so many wannabe athletes that can’t even perform a simple forward roll, or any basic tumbling movement for that matter (backward roll, cartwheel, roundoff, etc.).
The pummelling is done standing still. A basic skill is motion in martial arts. I incorporate three phases of pummelling in my drilling: Slow (warm up), Speed, Power. All with emphasis on position (Position is everything!) &
motion & intensity. Let your partner know you’re there!
In most of the exercises lack of performance was evident.
I have all the respect for your success, but as I mentioned previously the concept is great but get them to do it correctly and with intensity.
I really enjoyed the post and the Circuits provided. It’s all great stuff.
Thank you.