How often do you do your Bas MMA Workouts?

[sambo fighter]

Hey guys, I just got my Bas Rutten MMA Workout CDs. Im trying to figure out a routine. I know a lot of you guys use this system. And since Bas does not outline too specific of a routine in the booklet that comes with it, I thought it could be helpful if some of the people on this board shared how they use the system. How often do you do these workouts? How many rounds do you do? And what workouts do you do? Thanks.

[finnegan]

Funny, I just got in from doing the All Around Fighting workout.

I usually do them at least twice a week, but since I've got a fight coming up soon, I'm back up to 4-5 times a week. I prefer the Thai Boxing 3 minute rounds x 7 if I'm going to do anything else that day (lifting, density training, etc).
I do the All Around Workout once a week on skill only days (as in I'm just going to focus on crisp, clean technique later, and not tabata heavybag, lifting, etc)

The one I hate (love) the most, is the All Around Fighting, which I do for 3 rounds every other day for fight prep, and 5 rounds tonight since my MMA class was cancelled due to snow. Its the hardest of the series for me, and is suited for a "Warrior Challenge" day in the Ross system (once or twice a week, tops for me).

I also use the THai Boxing rounds as a GnP system. Mount the bag. When he calls for knees, throw elbows. When he calls for uppercuts, act as if you've been "bucked" and pitch yourself forward, hands spread, legs squeezing the bag hard. Liver shot is left to the body.
I'll do that one once in a while, but about 1-2 times a week for 3-5 rounds for fight prep.

[Snoochies]

Bloody mind reaqers, I just finished doing the 'All round workout' for the very first time and man am I unfit or it's bloody hard. I did complete it though but really struggled. If I keep at it I'm sure I'll improve.
Had a question with it though with the neck exercise,........how the hell do you do it?

[Jake Martin]

Recently, since I have potentially a series of fights coming up in March/April, I've replaced my morning GPP work with 4 rounds of the 3m Thai Boxing CD.

It takes just enough out of me that I can recover by evening for gym time.

Now, what do you guys think as far as progression goes: I'm contemplating either wearing a weighted vest and upping the weight, or moving on to All Around Fighting for 4 rounds.

I want to keep it at 4 rounds, but up the intensity, since I'll be fighting 3 rounds - train like you fight and all that.

Thoughts?

[finnegan]

I would go w/ the All Around Fighting CD for progression bofore adding weighted stuff to the All Around. What size gloves are you wearing for the fight?

[Oblivian]

I am currently doing a 2 day Push/Pull split lifting on Tuesday and Thursday after work before dinner. When I get done eating and my food has settled, I do 5 rounds of the 3 min. thai boxing with 3 lbs. hand wraps or 5 rounds of 3 min boxing or 5 rounds of 2 min all around fighting. I just switch it up.
On the weekend, I usually throw in the one I missed.

[TheDavid]

I do the Thai 3min rounds 3times a week. I started with 4 rounds, then 2 weeks of 5 rounds, one of 6 rounds and then two of 7 ending one week before I fight in March.
On Monday I do shadowboxing and really work technique
Tuesday is Thai pads for power and consistency across all rounds.
Friday I do heavybag and go for absolute power.

[Jake Martin]

Originally Posted by finnegan

I would go w/ the All Around Fighting CD for progression bofore adding weighted stuff to the All Around. What size gloves are you wearing for the fight?

Most likely 16. I'm thinking first i'll move to all around fighting, then add gloves in once my intensity returns. Sound about right?

[tripnastic]

I use it as a replacement for missing a training session. Weather or work sometimes cause me to miss, and in those cases, I break out the Bas. DEFENSE!

[g5us]

I try everyday but usually as a replacement for a class miss.

I usually do the MMA workout, for the hole 28.
It's killer shit, bas is the man