Jump roping technique

[Derk]

What kind of jump roping technique is it that doing it for 10 minutes equals 30 minutes of jogging?

[Tom Yum]

I think its intensity, not technique. Skipping rope is best done as fast as possible for intervals. This mimicks how you fight; for example 3 minutes of all out jump rope, 1 minute rest - repeat.

When you fight, your moving around quickly staying light on your feet. You're not just treading along at an easy pace for 30 minutes.

Skipping rope makes you stay light on your feet, uses coordination and if you do it fast enough it copies the intensity of your fight.