Nonito Donaire trains like in Dragon Ball Z

Hell. Yes.

TOPH BEI FONG - FIGHT SCENES ULTIMATE TRIBUTE

In case you were wondering what exactly I'm doing for Avatar: The Last Airbender, I'm doing Earthbending. :P

Regular Earthbending is based on Hung Gar, but Toph's is Southern Praying Mantis, so I'll be looking into both of them for training purposes. And Toph is quite the badass, for the record.

Real Anime Training Reviews: Calisthenics Kingz- Power From Pushups, Strength of a Man

I purchased a bundle set of DVDs from Calisthenics Kingz during the Holiday Season and "Power From Push-ups, Strength of a Man" was my first endeavor into HITs super-powered training. I've been eager to explore it, since I first saw him online a couple of years ago. I've been amazed at his raw power, body control, and explosive movements.

The DVD is all about push-ups and the different ways to do them. It seems simple, but that's the beauty of it. It's a fantastic DVD and is full of demonstrations on how to to different types of push-ups. You'll be amazed at the results HIT touts from such a simple exercise that you can do anywhere. For people looking for something a little tougher, rest assured that HIT cranks up the difficulty with hand positioning, plyometrics, feet elevation, and his complete mastery of the handstand. I would recommend this DVD to beginners or anyone who is stuck in a rut with their training and looking for a way to change it up or challenge themselves. The strength and balance that HIT commands is testament to his training and is all the proof he needs that his methods work.

Here's just a sample of what you'll see in the DVD.



Enjoy guys!

Stephen "The Wonderboy" Thompson's UFC Debut

Props go out tonight to Stephen "The Wonderboy" Thompson of Upstate Karate in Simpsonville, South Carolina for his first UFC victory, via head kick.

I really had no doubt he would win, because he's got kickboxing skills from forever. Congratulations to him and everyone at Pitch Black MMA. All you guys' hard work for all this time is coming to fruition and I really look forward to Thompson's rise to the top of the Welterweight Division in the UFC.

It's nice to see your hometown get a little more put on the map. XD

The Hajime no Ippo Training Program (Part 1)

The Goal: 
-To follow Ippo's training program as closely as possible, even down to the amount of time spent in each phase of training.  (Support us on Patreon to help in our efforts to bring you Anime Training!)

Preparatory Phase: Basic Conditioning and the "Fishing Boat Makunouchi" Workout (Three Months)
-Do this workout 3 times a week for a month. After that, do this workout 4 times a week for another month. Finally, do this workout 5 times a week for another month. This and doing the other workouts in the prep phase 2 or 3 times a week will get you ready for the first phase.
-Be fit enough to start this program. That doesn't mean you have to be an athlete or at your goal weight or that you can lift a whole bunch of weight, but you should at least be in some semblance of shape. If you've been reading and doing our workouts for any length of time, you should generally be in good enough shape to undertake this program. If you are out of shape, please look to the workouts to get yourself prepared: The Real Anime Training Warm-up, Starting the Journey, Goku's Gravity Room Workout, and Ippo's Recovery Time. They start off low enough and will allow you to build a base level of fitness before you jump into the program ahead. Be able to walk at least 5 miles in Starting the Journey, complete the first Level of Goku's Gravity Room Workout (which means "honest" push-ups and all), and finish Ippo's Recovery Time with relative ease.

For those of you continuing your training with us, you're probably not in the aforementioned category, but I at least wanted to address our new readers or, perhaps, those of us coming off injuries or periods of inactivity. Let's begin.

CONTINUE USING THE "FISHING BOAT MAKUNOUCHI" WORKOUT 5 TIMES A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THIS PROGRAM!!!

Phase 1: Ippo's Basic Training (One Month)
-Do this workout 3 times a week for one month.
-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are the best options for training, because it gives you two days of rest at the end of the week for extra recovery.

Phase 2: Ippo Prepares for Miyata (Three Months)
-For one month, do this workout 3 times a week. (Example: MWF, TThSa)
-For the second and third month, run 3 miles at an easy pace on two of your other days off. (Example: Main Workout MWF with easy run on TTh or Main Workout TThSa with easy run on WF). These additional days of running will help active recovery and also prepare your body for later training.
-I realize that Ippo only trained for Miyata for three months, but he also trained for two month after Miyata left, before the next section.
-Twice a week, do a set of MAX Push-ups and MAX Sit-ups

Transition: Rest One Week

Phase 3:  Ippo Prepares for Miyata  (Two Months)
-Ippo continued training under this previous training menu for two more months before any significant change in his training occurred.

Transition (a): Takamura's Pre-Fight Blitz (One Week)
-Do this workout every day for a whole week. I realize it might seem a little much considering there are no reset periods, but hold on strong, because there is a full week of rest coming after this. This will be a good test of how much you've put into your training thus far. The individual workout itself is not far beyond what you've done up to this point, so the main difference will be the continuous week of training.
Transition (b): Rest One Week

Phase 4: Ippo's First Three Fights (6 months)
-This workout is 3 times a week.
-On two of your off days, run 3 miles at an easy pace and shadowbox lightly for 3 minutes to loosen up.
-By the middle or end of this time period, you should start feeling very comfortable with the level of training at which you are operating. This is going to be the base for the insanity that's going to come later on down the road.
--Twice a week, do a set of MAX Push-ups and MAX Sit-ups

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Hope you guys enjoy this routine. It's unique in the fact that we've been able to watch Ippo grow the entire time and now you can follow along with not only how he trained, but how long.
That's all for today. Until next time, good luck and train hard!

If you've come this far, you probably need some boxing shoes, too.

Update

Just updated Takamura's Pre-Fight Blitz. Just realized I missed his speed bag training in the mix of everything.

I'll try not to overlook things like that in the future!!

Also, added sprints to Ippo's First Three Fights!

Baki's Worldwide Training Menu

In the manga, before Baki fights Shinogi Koushou, he is shown training in his basement gym. It shows him using (or owning) various training equipment from around the world. I imagine he learned these training methods while traveling the world before coming back to Japan. The workout is a bit extreme, because (well) it is Baki we're talking about here. Please feel free to scale it down. Hope you guys like it!

Baki's Worldwide Training Menu 

1. Run 18.5 Miles*
2. Wing Chun Dummy Practice*- 10 Minutes
3. 3 Sets of MAX Reps Pull-ups
4. Bench Press- 3 x 5 Reps 
5. Alternating Dumbbell Curls- 3 x 10 Reps
6. Indian Club Training- 5 Minutes
7. 3 Sets of MAX Reps Decline Sit-ups
8. Double-end Bagwork- 10 Minutes
9. Makiwara Punching- 50 per hand
10. L-Rope Climb- 10 Laps
11. Speed Bagwork- 10 Minutes
12. Conditioning Bag Striking- 50 Strikes per hand
13. Heavy Bagwork- 10 Minutes

Notes:

• For the run, you have a few options. You can just do the run, you can run and shadowbox, you can alternate sprinting and jogging, you can carry a weight (preferably not a dog... if you've actually read the manga, you know what I'm talking about), or pull a tire. Of course, 18.5 miles is a long, long way, but you don't have to start there. Start where you are comfortable and work your way up. This is the routine for the Champion of the Underground Fighting Arena, after all. 
• More than likely, you do not have access to a Wing Chun Dummy on a regular basis and, if you do, you may not know the forms for using it, so... here's my solution. You can do a Karate kata, a kung fu form, shadowbox, or just practice techniques. You really want to focus on your form here, making sure that every aspect of it is absolutely perfect. 
• You can use any grip you like for the pull-ups. You can even add weight with a vest or a belt. 
• For the bench press, we're going for power. You want to be struggling to complete the fifth rep on these sets. Please use a spotter for this. I'd hate for you to drop a barbell on your neck or face or chest.
• We've previously covered Alternating Dumbbell Curls.
• Here is what Indian Club Training looks like. It is all about circular movement with the weights. If you don't have Indian Clubs, you can substitute them with anything of a similar shape. You don't need much weight to get a great workout. 
• We've covered decline sit-ups before. 
• If you'll remember, a double-end bag is a bag with an elastic cable at the top and bottom and, when you hit it, it bounces all over the place. It will train your accuracy and your dodging ability. 
• We've covered Makiwara punching before.
• For the L-Rope Climb, you only use your hands to climb the rope. You start out seated on the ground, with your legs straight out in front of you. As you climb, your legs will stay out in front of you, with your body in a "L" position. This will tax your arms and your core. You will climb up and down ten times, without resting at the bottom. Your rope should have about 10 feet worth of climbing room. 
• For the speed bag, focus on getting a rhythm and remember that it's all about timing. 
• With the conditioning bag, you can fill it with sand, pebbles, river rocks, or steel shot. Start with softer materials and work your way up. When you can hit the softer materials with almost full force, you can move up to the harder ones. 
• You guys know the drill for the Heavy Bag. Go hard, go fast, and use lots of different techniques. This is your time to practice combinations and movement, so use it wisely. 
• This workout is so insane, I imagine at first, you may even have to break it up between a couple of days. If you can actually complete the workout, I would say you'd have some world-class fitness to brag about. 
• If you have any questions about exercises not explained, use the search function on the side of the blog. :D

That's all for today, guys! Hope you enjoyed it! Until next time, good luck and train hard!