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Here’s a quick look at some of the Sports Performance training we did with the USA Karate National Team this weekend at the National Training Camp.

Our first sessions were in the Judo dojo. It was really impactful to think about all of the champions who have trained on those mats. It was inspiring to think of the success they have achieved, and helpful to reflect on the fact that those same champions had to face struggles, make mistakes, and overcome challenges in that room on their way to success.

Most of the camp (skills training and our subsequent sports performance sessions) were up in the main gym where we have held Team Trials and previous Training Camps. It is also the same gym where the original Dream Team practiced leading up to the 1992 Olympics.

There were several goals that we wanted to hit during the Sports Performance training sessions:
🚀 Train explosive first-step quickness and acceleration

🛑 Develop deceleration strength and skills to control their bodies after entry for quick, controlled exit and change of direction

⚡️ Train linear and lateral change of direction

🐆 Be ready to make opponents miss and take advantage of mistakes

🧠 Process information quickly and correctly respond immediately

💪 Develop relevant strength for body control and executing high level technical and tactical movement

🤸🏻‍♀️ Help improve mobility

📈 Observe and manage athlete training load and adjust training sessions accordingly to maximize training benefit while mitigating risk of injury

🤝 Introduce and incorporate @meganrenee012 as a member of the Sports Performance team coaching throughout the weekend.

This video only shows a brief look at some of those pieces from a very successful training camp!