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What type of specific program would you put together for someone that is training to compete in martial arts tournaments?

What kind of tournament?  Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Cage..

Grappling tournaments for now. I do want to toughen my forearms and shins more  in case i need to go back to the cage. I have been working on my boxing

I like “work-output” stuff.  5 minutes of everything.  I love tire flipping, sledge hammer, and sled/car pull. “Hurricanes” are on a treadmill at max are 12mph at 12% grade 45 sec on-30 sec off, 6-12 sets.  I had to work up to that. If no treadmill, 10-40 yard sprint with just enough time to turn around.  Hill sprints, steps, whatever you can find.  This is from “Training for Warriors”, most libraries carry it actually.  Great book.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRpPHlDUC0Y if you don’t have access to a gym, this Randy Couture workout is great.  There is no substiute for rollin’ though.  Change the time frame for your level, 5 min beg/white, 6 min inter/blue, 7 min adv/purple, etc…  I do run and keep it under 45 minutes to help with recovery for multiple matches and multiple divisions.  I always get in at least 2 divisions up to 4.  I am 37 and qualify for Open mens and masters.  Hopefully before i’m 40 i’ll get in an absolute!  Personal goal!