Five Minute Round Timer

by Mike

For gyms that don't have a timer that allows five-minute rounds, UFC-style, I've created a file that you can download, burn to CD/put on an iPod, etc.

Rounds are MMA-style, with 5-minute rounds, 1 minute rest in between rounds. A bell signals the start of the round and a clapper the 10-seconds-left mark.* Multiple bells sound the end of the round. The first round starts 1 minute in to allow you some time to run from the CD player to the ring. The bells are mixed fairly loud, so be sure you don't blow out your speakers.

Use it to spar with so you can have someone watching the action instead of the clock (see Some Thougths on Safe Sparring) or put it on while you're working the bags.

Download the .mp3 file here.

Download the .wav file here. Zipped for your convienence.

Let us know how helpful you find the file.

* Why they do 10 seconds instead of 30, I have no idea. It makes no sense to me.