Striking with weights/Weighted suit information?

Question

I'm planning on starting a regiment that involves training in water, and some technique training with weights
I have ankle weights, and a vest. They're ok, but I know the ankle/wrist weights aren't good on the joints when you strike (Though dumbells work ok in the right hands), and the added weight on my torso area is better for things such as pushups than striking for example.

I was just wondering: Does anyone know of any weights specifically meant for martial arts techniques, or a suit of some sort? If you do: Does it work the entire limb equally?

Answer 1

1) The angle/wrist weight are okay depending on how they are used. They aren't good for those respective joints because they limit movement in the general area. I am not sure if you are using the weights in the water ot outside the water. Weight training under water is very effective, and has both benefits and disadvantages. Using ankle/wristweights under water would eliminate some of the risk they cause for injury.

Like you said, dumbells are ok in the right hands. If you struggle with the weights, just use db's. To clarify, certain movements put you at risk when wearing weights. For example, shooting a basketball could injure your wrist, and repeating a jumping movement may injure your ankles. That's why I would reccomend using them in water or in a more controlled environment.

2) Weight vests are good for a few things, including pushups. You were seriously mistaken if someone told you it was could for striking, any additional weight in an areas other than the leg/arm is usely for striking. a weight vest prohibits certain extended movements in striking (with both the leg and arm in 2 ways. A) The Vest itself may touch the arms and slow them down, B) The vest prhibis movement of the torso which is necessary for follow through and form on strikes. Mobility is a factor.

If you want to continue wearing the vest, use it for pushups and jumping; it will provide the additional weight for strength/endurance training, and wont risk injury to your ankles/wrists.

3) As far as I know there is no specific training weights used for Martial Arts that you are looking for. There are many weights that Martial Artists use that are also used in a variety of other sports such as boxing, football, wrestling, basketball, baseball, etc.

Answer 2

Start with light weight first while under water.

Answer 3

muscle bearing movement