Mason tries hand at martial arts ahead of new season
Added on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Mason tries hand at martial arts ahead of new season
Mirror.co.uk Privateer’s Cup champion Guy Mason has taken a new approach as he prepares for the 2010 British Superbike Champion, putting himself through a brutal martial arts training regime.
As he looks to achieve peak condition before the start of the season, the MSS Colchester Kawasaki rider checked himself into the Ultimate Training Centre in Erdington, Birmingham where was put through endurance training and martial arts sparring by British cage fighter and martial arts expert Vaughan Lee.
And Mason was pleased with what he gained from the experience as he looks to gain that all important physical edge this season.
“I’ve really been put through the mill over the winter with a sustained programme of endurance from some of the toughest people I’ve ever met down at the UTC,” he said. “I’ve also learned some important techniques from these guys like using full focus at times of crisis and also how to recover and bounce back quickly. They have to come back from injuries all the time whilst fast recovery from accidents is so important in our sport. It’s pointless moaning about the weather, if anything it’s made me more determined in the gym and I just can’t wait for the season to begin!”
And Vaughan was pleased with what he saw, pledging to back his pupil all the way in 2010.
“It’s been interesting working with Gary as we’ve concentrated on keeping him light for the bike and built up his grip strength, core and endurance, so he should be one of the fittest guys on the grid,” he claimed. “He’s a good ambassador for the gym and his racing background means he listens and puts things to immediate use. We’re all behind him and will try and get to as many races as possible.”
