I am trying to improve my martial arts with a strength training program. . . any ideas?

I asked a question just like this. No answers yet. I can tell you that there are two absolutely fabulous books that will give you some guidance. One is Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body compiled by John Little. It has all of his weightlifting routines in it. Tons of weight-lifting workouts for a martial artist and the methodology Bruce Lee used to create them. He was ahead of his time. The other book is The Fighter's Body by Loren Christensen. They are great books. Should be all you need. Look for them on www.amazon.com! Hope this helps!

I am trying to improve my martial arts with a strength training program. . . any ideas?
Focus on mastering your own body weight more than free weights (push-ups, handstand push-ups, pull-ups, chin-ups, squats, etc.).
Reply:Bungy cords, with custom grips.


Fasten them to a wall and go thru the hand motions with the extra tension. Worked great for me.
Reply:This really depends on your body type, AND the art that you are studying (and looking to supliment). I used to hit the gym regularly when I trained in Judo, where strength is a plus. On the other hand, when I trained in Shaolin Kungfu, the emphasis of the art was on speed and agility, so my weight training took a back seat.