What are some good exercises to do before getting into martial arts?

Question

I mean like what are some good exerises u can do before you join up for a martial arts class.. like to get u in shape.

ive just been doing 50 push ups a day and 50 sit ups cuz im just starting to get back into it. but what else can i do with only a exerise ball and 2 10-20 lbs dumbells?

also it doesnt have to do with martial arts it can just be good exerises to loose weight, or strenthin ur body

Answer 1

Dance.
I know it sounds strange but your wind is almost certainly the first to go. It is also important to get your feet, hips, and knees accustomed to striking and positioning for about an hour. Dance like mad for about 30-45, it is the closest solo movement to sparring.
-rj

Answer 2

Work on doing some slow static and dynamic type stretching. Exercises like the butterfly (sitting with your legs bent in front of you, bottoms of your feet against one another, and moving them up and down will warm up and stretch your groin muscle). Look for stretches on the net that work your lower back, hamstring muscle group, and groin muscle group as these are all very important in almost any martial art and require only enough space to sit or lay down in. Also look at some stretches where chairs are used as aids so that you can get a more efficient stretch without straining and remember to breath out through the mouth on the extension or work phase, and then relax and breath in through the nose and out through your mouth as you hold the stretch for twelve to fifteen seconds and then relax. If you feel anything more than a dull ache then you are over stretching and this actually is counterproductive to building your flexibility for martial arts and when you start class.

Answer 3

it depends your age sex weight and strength. how heavy is 10-20 lbs to u? anyway keep doing the push/sit ups. get into yoga for stretching, core strengthening, and balance. give it a chance, the right yoga class is relaxing and fullfilling. try to do some light cardio 3-4 times a wk for 20-40 minutes (start short and slow and work up to it). as far as lifting weights go, please refer to my first sentence. if u want to get into the absloute best martial art, get into brazilian jiujitsu.

Answer 4

Well developed abs is #1 on the list.
Also go to the local High School or College and run up and down the bleachers.
Go after it real hard,to the point you have to drag yourself home.

This will work well for you,don't forget light stretching.

Answer 5

well you really don't have to do any since the martial art should be about getting you into shape, and instructors allow all shaped and sizes to start.

If you want to get fit though do what you are doing and just run a lot.

80% of fight conditioning is cardio from jogging.

Answer 6

Squat thrusts and cardio exercises are your best bets since most martial arts classes require stamina and endurance. Your wind is usually the first one to go in your first day in class, then your knees.

Answer 7

stretching exercises get flexable and it will help no matter what u do

Answer 8

just warm up.give all your joints some exercises.that is enough

Answer 9

Run - it builds your endurance.