Solo Training
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Author: Solo TrainingActor: Loren W. Christensen
Brand: Victor
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-15
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Turtle Press
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Movie Review: Highly Recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
Most martial artists I know really enjoy training in the dojo but very few truly like training alone. Not only is there no one to help them practice, but there is also no one to help motivate them. Regardless, while tandem drills (e.g., bunkai, kumite, randori) are pretty much impossible to do on your own, some things are best practiced outside of a formal class setting, especially where you need to focus on improving deficiencies that may not be shared with the rest of the group. I always encourage my students to practice a little each day regardless of whether they have attended a formal class or not. If you really want to make rapid progress in your own martial skills, you need to be able to effectively train on your own.
A common complaint that my new students relate to me is that they are afraid to train outside of class for fear of learning things incorrectly. They think that unlearning bad habits is far worse than doing nothing at all so they do not practice on their own. Believe me; with this fine DVD even rank beginners can immediately begin working out on their own. Every technique is thoroughly explained and demonstrated. The production quality is excellent. For the experienced practitioner there is nothing truly earth shattering here, yet the solid practical advice and excellent drills will really improve your workout routine too.
Christensen is not only a very high-ranking karate instructor, but also a retired police officer as well. His real-world experience shines through, making this video more than just a mundane workout tape. I particularly like the seated kicks and other drills designed to simulate real-life encounters where you may need to respond to an ambush-style attack without benefit of a proper stance or good footing. Other topics include techniques using the hands, forearms, elbows, and foot, hand and foot combinations, and a whole lot more. Christensen not only demonstrates a variety of useful techniques, but he also outlines them into sequences that can be used to create 30 to 60 minute workouts that will help you build speed, accuracy, and power for any martial art. Despite the DVD's title, there are a few tandem drills presented as well. There are also some really cool mannaquin bag (e.g., Body Opponent Bag) drills. If you don't own one, you can skip those sections but BOBs are well worth buying if you can afford one, a great complement to your training regimen.
This video is an outstanding supplement to Sensei Christensen's excellent book of the same name, demonstrating numerous techniques and drills that will help you get the most out of your solo training. Very highly recommended.
Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction
Summary of Solo Training
On the Solo Training DVD Loren Christensen takes the very best of his Solo Training books and creates targeted training sessions that you can use at home to build speed, strength and accuracy in your punches, strikes and kicks. Loren also includes his favorite resistance training exercises and his grueling 800 kick workout, guaranteed to take your kicking power, speed and endurance to the next level. Training sessions include:Hands, forearms and elbows Kicks and hand combinations Weight training and kick chambering Shadow sparring Legs only and arms only Learn the best solo drills and training methods for improving:
Reverse punch and backfist Forearm and elbow strikes Front, roundhouse, side and back kick Combination striking with one or both hands First Loren teaches you the drills and training methods that make up the workouts, then he outlines the exact training sequence and number of reps for each 30 ? 60 minute training session so you can integrate into your solo training workouts.
Loren's battle tested training tips and expert demonstration of applications will bring you immediate improvement of your personal training. This DVD is full of practical techniques and insightful training methods that you can safely use to train at home or in the gym.
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