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Muay Thai Training Techniques That Can Really Improve the Way You Fight

First of all, Muay Thai boxing is one of the most popular types of contact sports today. Originally, this martial art came from Thailand and it’s so intense that it became very popular all over the world almost overnight. The fighters in Muay Thai boxing use almost the entire body to attack and defend, which are the fists, feet, elbows, and knees. In the past, the head was also used but thanks to the updated rules in Muay Thai, it’s now illegal to do head butts. The basic techniques in Muay Thai training include punch techniques, such as jabs, straight … Continue reading

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MMA Fitness: Running Workout 1

Ah… the typical stereotype of a fighter: TONS of running. I think of Rocky: he slogs down his raw eggs and goes for long jogs every single day, and as his training improves, he becomes fast enough to out run the whole town (Rocky theme music playing in the background). Best of all, it seems all of this running correlates to his badass ability to get hit in the face repeatedly and win fights. I remember as a little kid, I used to go for long runs every day thinking I would get strong like Rocky. I also think of … Continue reading

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Punch Out the Competition – Ultimate Strength Training For Fighters!

Being a strength and conditioning specialist and personal fitness trainer in the Atlanta area now for over 10 years I have had a lot of experience with training all types of athletes. I must say even though I don’t fight competitively I still have dabbled enough in the world of martial arts to know just how physical the sport can be. Being an athlete myself if I can tell any athlete from any sport to engage in a specific style of training it would be kettlebell training! Keep reading if I have your attention. Ultimate Strength Training For Fighters! The … Continue reading

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Attention All NY MMA Schools, Promoters, Fighters and Fans!!!!

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