Some of the world’s greatest mixed martial artists practice Muay Thai. So, with the rising popularity of the UFC came the subsequent increase in public interest in Thai fighting system. Nak Muays in the mainstream media perfectly executed lethal strikes and showed off spectacular performances worthy of the highlight reel. They wowed the world with […]
Category Archives: Training Tips
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Dec
Dec
Are you over the age of 30 and know that you should be doing something to stay fit and active but don’t know what? You’ve been to a weights gym but find it boring and results are minimal. You want something a little more edgy and engaging that doesn’t feel like you are actually exercising. […]
Muay Thai, Phil's Blog, Training Tips
A beginners guide to surviving your first month of Muay Thai training
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Oct
Oct
You just started doing Muay Thai and a few sessions in and you feel like you’re getting the hang of things. You’re finally learning the basics but getting a bit overwhelmed with all the combinations, techniques and what to use when. Don’t stress because you are not alone! You have embarked on a lifelong journey […]
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Oct
Oct
The end of a sparring round and your coach yells ‘change partners’ and there is always that one guy left out… again. So why does no-one want to partner up with “that guy”? It’s probably because people have caught wind of his reputation of treating each sparring round like a world title fight. Sparring in […]
Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Phil's Blog, Training Tips
5 motivational tips to train Martial Arts over the Christmas period
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Oct
Oct
Christmas is upon us and as the festivities and drinks are flowing, our training usually takes a back seat. Gyms start to get quieter as peoples social calendars begin to fill up with work Christmas events, family parties, and end of year drinks. Here are some sure fire ways to keep you motivated over the […]
Boxing, Muay Thai, Phil's Blog, Training Tips
Long term athlete development and learning progression in combat sports
16
Oct
Oct
The old way of doing things in combat sports especially the striking arts of boxing and Muay Thai has been to skip, hit bags, hit pads, hit people, and do a few hundred push ups and sit-ups. They’ve done it for centuries so it must be best practice? Not necessarily. Too much open ended training […]
16
Oct
Oct
It’s been another freezing cold day and you just got home from a hard day at work. Your mind starts to wonder what you are going to have for dinner and how good its going to be to lie down in your cozy bed. Oh wait… you still have to go training. The inner dialogue […]
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Oct
Oct
You’ve seen it on the Internet and you have a few friends who have also started training, you might even know a friend of a friend who is a Muay Thai champion. You’ve always wanted to try it out so you decide to make some calls and look for a Muay Thai school. You find […]
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