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In 1998 4-Time World Champion and last season's Power Rangers star Mike Chat created a training experience so unique, so effective, and so much fun that his 1998 and 1999 camps on the UCLA campus became legendary overnight. Now by special arrangement with the US OPEN, Mike Chat will offer a three-day version of the camp just before the tournament.

Camp Chat 2002

 

A strong foundation is absolutely necessary for executing the demanding techniques of acrobatic sport karate. If you have a strong gymnastics or martial arts background you are off to a good start.

The articles include excellent tips on stretching, on strength and power, and specific training techniques.

NeoKarate Moves Database

Acrobatic sport karate is evolving everyday and so is the language used to describe the moves and other elements of the sport. 

This is an interactive glossary that will let you add and define terms as well as comment on existing terms. At last count there were about 500 definitions-many with tips from users.

Regional Training

A list of training areas, martial arts schools or clubs in areas through out the country.

Stretching and Flexibility Manual

This excellent document was compiled by Brad Appleton and is available in several formats from his site. The HTML version has been mirrored here with permission for your convenience.

Even if you can do the full splits you may want to take a look at this manual to make sure you are not causing damage to tendons or ligaments through improper techniques. Covers PNF stretching.

Abdominal Training FAQ

An informative, although not as throrough as the Stretching and Flexibility Manual, article that answers some common questions about training the abs. 

After reading the article you should be better informed to improve your ab workout by making it more efficient and safer.

Strength and Power

Do they really matter and how do you train them?

From the USA gymnastics Web site. Notes on a lecture about maximizing strength and power training for gymnastics and tumbling.

Less Aerobic Training Means Greater Kicking Power

If you want to have the fastest, most powerful kicks possible, you may need to detrain your aerobic capacity. That's right- detrain your aerobic capacity.

An informative article that gets into specific details about why too much aerobic training can hurt the power of your kicks and height of your jumps.

Plyometrics Training by Mike Chaturantabut

A detailed introduction to plyometrics by World forms champion,  stuntman and actor Michael Chaturantabut. In addition to the text book description Mike describes his workout during his competition days.

For a complete training program check out the site at Vertical Jump.

Jump Training

A personal account of various training techniques for gaining better jumping ability. A very informal article listing a few specific exercises and a couple of links.

I don't know the author. I just found the article on the Web searching for jump training, but it has some helpful information and was worth including.

For a complete training program check out the site at Vertical Jump.

Jump Split: Better Jumps in 4 weeks

This article shows exercises specifically to train jump split and double jump front kicks. It is from a cheerleading Web site written for power jumps, but it applies directly to martial arts kicks.

Winning Workout by Mike Chaturantabut

A very motivational and information packed article that was written by Michael Chaturantabut during his competition days. It covers his winning training regiment and was included in the Camp Chat training manuals.

Covers: Training Philosophy, Martial Arts Training, Conditioning & Strength Training, Flexibility, Nutrition Tournament Preparation, Motivation, Advice

Martial Arts FAQ

A series of FAQs covering general information related to the martial arts. Topics include descriptions of many of the styles, advice on choosing a school, list of mailing lists and more.

The FAQ is updated from time to time so I didn't bother to make a local copy of it. A new window will open when you click the link above.

 Science of Martial Arts Training by Charles Staley

I own & have read this book and can recommend it highly. It will show you how to train better and more safely to jump higher and move faster. Just read the reviews at Amazon. 

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