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Member Since: Oct 2, 2008
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Miyagi23

Overall Goal:  Build functional strength and explosive power for martial arts training - lower bf%, for better performance and looks too!! THANKS TO MY FRIENDS FOR THEIR FREE ADVICE, SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION!

Fit Status:  Feeling good, training hard - raising the bar constantly!

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Darren
Sex:
Male
Age:
24
Location:
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Occupation:
Martial arts Instructor / Conditioning Coach
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When I Started:
Jan, 2008
How I Started:
Conditioning work for my Martial Arts Training
Why I Love It:
Bettering myself. Interested in how we work. Get a buzz out of pushing myself and always finding a new limit/threshold.
How I Stay Motivated:
Becoming a better person. Always tryong to be faster, more agile, stronger, keep going for longer!
BB Accomplishments:
2nd Place (runner up)Black Belt Open 2008 UK National All Styles Martial Arts Championships
Forum Signature:
A spirit of unshakable calm and determination, courage without recklessness, rooted stability in both mental and physical realms. Like a willow tree, powerful roots deep in the ground and a soft, yielding resistance against the winds that blow through it.
Last Updated: Oct 2, 2008 8:50am

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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2009 8:53am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Improve For A Sport
Goal (Overall):
Build functional strength and explosive power for martial arts training - lower bf%, for better performance and looks too!! THANKS TO MY FRIENDS FOR THEIR FREE ADVICE, SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION!
Goal (Long):
Need to increase overall functional strength initially. Once extra strength is there, I will work on work on plyometrics to add the ability to be able to fire the muscles off quickly - essential to my sport/arts. Also need some muscle endurance. My goal/plan is to work on the following in this order: Pure Strength - use compound moves, such as squats, deadlifts, etc. This will add the extra power that I need. I will only lift 3 days a week as I will also be training in the dojo on off days. This will keep my speed and agility to prevent the heavy lifting from slowing me down and to further my specific skill development. Once the extra strength is there, I will work on explosive lifts and exercises, to get as many fast twich muscles firing as possible. My arts are very dynamic and expolsive in their movements, so this will help avoid my body holding me back in my training. The next phase is to work on more all round conditioning - lifting - band work - lots more circuits and supersets, trying not to neglect the muscles I will be using in my arts. Building some muscle endurance and focusing on GPP and some more SSP. During these differnt phases of training, I will be working in tandem on mobility and flexibility. Once I am relatively happy with my progress, I will now vary my training a lot more, to keep my body from adapting, but also to avoid over training - tapering near competitions and so on to keep my self fresh. I will sometimes use kettlebell training in my routines, as I find this challenges me in an ideal way where I can get a feel for my body control and centre of gravity. Also, they help with things such as swings, where I learn the ideal timing of my hips to generate/maintain power. My physique will undoubtably improve dramatically - with a reduction in body fat, improved muscle size and definition. This is a by product of what I am trying to acheive (which I'm more than happy about!) - my total focus is in giving me better quality tools to become a greater martial artist.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 5 kg
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
Various BJJ and All-Styles Martial Arts contests
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2009 12:00pm

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How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
I vary set/reps.

I tend to lift up to 5 reps per set, to focus more on incresing strength.
- Updated Dec 27, 2008 7:33am

How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
I rest only a max of 1 minute, as I want to fuel my metabolism.
- Updated Dec 27, 2008 7:33am

Do you sometimes use energy enhancing supplements?
Yes
Which supplements do you take? When do you take them?
Creatine to speed recovery.
Use Cellmass, sometimes BSN NO-Explode - give me a lot of energy for intense training sessions.
- Updated Dec 27, 2008 7:31am

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Ironman 2009 Chung-Hua [ View Profile ]
Nov 3, 2009 4:37pm
I'm good thanks. How are you? Yes my puppy is really big now! She's awesome!
DrLynn [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 4:09pm
Very nice avi...unique! You know that Full Contact Fighter shirt you have on in your thumbnail picure? I have one just like it in black. I wear it to the gym when I need to remind myself not to be a wimp!! I LOVE watching MMA. Those are the best conditioned athletes I've ever seen...and the mental/physical chess match is just amazing to behold! Happy to be your friend!
stuwantsmore [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 2:37pm
hey darren,after that bloody rubbish zombie film the other day, i needed to see a decent film! watched "let the right one in" on the weekend,bloody good film. hows it going mate?
PinkCheseMuffin [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 1:48pm
Thank you much for your comment! I'm gonna push hard for huge gains!!!
queenofswords [ View Profile ]
Nov 1, 2009 6:09am
whats ur verdict on X factor? who'se gotta go tonight?
stuwantsmore [ View Profile ]
Oct 28, 2009 1:25pm
oh yeah,the zombie flick was dog toffee mate,dont rent it. think i will stick to french horror in future! cant beat it.
stuwantsmore [ View Profile ]
Oct 28, 2009 1:19pm
hey darren,good to hear from you mate.you are right those bloody twins are shocking! not that i watch it either! did you stay up? seriously hectic for me at the mo mate,falling out with my boss over workout time,blah blah blah!. still lifting but work killing the schedule,what can you do?
HauteMama_ToTwo [ View Profile ]
Oct 28, 2009 12:17am
Sorry it took so long to respond!! Swamped! Thank you...btw. Best of luck in MA.
Keeping it 100 Bigpopsonswoll [ View Profile ]
Oct 27, 2009 8:38pm
What it do bro? Hope all is well.
AntoineV [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 5:18pm
I do thanks man
RiverRock [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 4:19pm
whats happenin man? how have things been?
Irish_Pride_MMA [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 7:09am
sorry to hear bought the bi tear Darren, hope it heals up soon for ya...watched UFC the other nite...was good viewing..jus disappointed with Lyotos performance..he didn't look 100% to me...was very very impressed with Cain Velasquez again..those wrestlers are takin the heavyweight divison apart
Me after shoulder workout monkey10 [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 1:36am
Dude I cannot believe that they are still in!! It's meant to be a competition about singing talent, not a circus clown act. it's rubbish!!
KoreanFREEK [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 9:13pm
Hey bro! what'd u think of the machida fight????
queenofswords [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 4:40pm
lol pretty shocking yeah...but how annoying is Danyl, such a cocky b*****d. Not that keen on his vocal skills- Very disappointing week. At least this week there were no crackhead performers haha.
Me afte show Louiseuk [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 4:05pm
she's brazilian bodyfitness champ ;) pretty isn't she!! shes hilarious too x
Me afte show Louiseuk [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 3:15pm
its because some use dream tan and u really can't use that on your face!!! lol! I use jan tan, its much better for me :) xx
Me afte show Louiseuk [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 3:05pm
damn those twins!!!!! arghhhhhh check out all the booing tho haha x
Just a Pic for my Profile (for now ;P) angelairshow [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 9:45am
lol. That was probably a good idea :) I love it when people have good stories behind their tats. Thanks for sharing! XD
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Oct 25, 2009 12:12am
Of course im in i have a cunning plan!Yes disposal is very much needed.After last nights performance i am definately in.
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