If you could have any equipment for MMA...

[Manimal]

howdy,

what equipment would u want, was thinking for conditioninng, but i guess for anything.

I am going to per chase

SAQ sled thingy
SAQ viper belt and resistance elastic band thing
WEighted vested ( I Think these do cheaper versions than SAQ http://www.centurion-rugby.co.uk )
ankle and wrsit weights

access to a gym with:
olympic and powerlifting facilities, aswell as somewhere to do plyos, swiss ball and medicine ball work.
also a decent cables machine

access to a swimming pool where i can do daft shadow boxing and stuff with my 'aqua discs'!


for technique training:
pads, gloves, shingaurds, headguards, thigh pads, punchbag, matted room. CD player!


any others!?
going to get my equipment together and write myself a periodised programme soon

cheers

Manimal!

[Fragel]

Hey there. Even if your more of a striking based fighter than a grappler, I would strongly recommend you do some serious grip and forearm work asstrength in these areas is essential to mma success.

[Manimal]

cheers mate. i have golfers elbow which i am told is from gripping stuff. see that training is a bit of a no no at the moment. gonna go see physio this week tho and try and get it sorted

[Fragel]

I had that a while back its a blood nuisance! I hope you get it sorted! What martial arts/ fighting sports do you train in I do Brazilian ju jitsu and a bit of Judo both of which I love.

[Manimal]

Jack of all master of none really mate.
Thai boxing (which i want to get into more), freestyle wrestling, bit of Judo as the fella who owns the gym is a coach, and BJJ

[Fragel]

Sounds like you have all avenues well covered then! Good work mate!

[Manimal]

not very good at any of them!
Have started to train regular with a friend who is awesome at sub grappling. To be honest i dont love drilling technique, i just love the specific conditioning, building power and functional strength.