Google "warm ups for workouts" and you'll get 15–20 minutes for sprints. Ask about HIIT and it drops to 5–10. Same athlete. Same training week. Three different answers, none of them right. After 25 years coaching fighters who train [...]
You know what to do. You've studied the Muay Thai training system—the training cycles, the energy systems, the session structure. You understand the principles of effective Muay Thai strength and conditioning. So why aren't you making the progress you [...]
Traditional Thai training produces world champions. But here's what the research says it's doing to your body — and why most Muay Thai practitioners over 30 are losing strength and power while still thinking they're training hard. I've trained [...]
Muay Thai skills can vanish when most needed. Ever heard that fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical? Here's why that's misleading... This common saying assumes three things: That you already have enough 'physical' to be in the game That [...]
There’s a secret military strategy that can transform your fighting IQ. The OODA Loop is a tactical framework that can give you a serious edge in the ring. The OODA Loop was developed by a U.S. Air Force strategist, [...]
Ever felt supremely fit going into a fight, only to gas out way sooner than you should? I recently had a coaching call with a fighter who experienced exactly this. Despite being in the best shape of his life, [...]
“How strong do I need to be for Muay Thai — and am I strong enough?” “Why do I still gas out in sparring, even though my cardio seems solid?” These were the exact questions an experienced fighter threw [...]
Most fighters believe that every session, they must train harder to win. You don’t. Both older and younger fighters alike should take three steps forward, then one step back. Rinse and repeat for infinity! I was on a call [...]
Ever feel like there’s too much conflicting advice on training? One coach tells you to run every day, another says it’s a waste of time. Some fighters swear by cutting hard and fast, while others say slow and steady [...]
Thailand Muay Thai training can be a shock to the system, even for seasoned fighters who have spent long periods training in the country. For those experiencing this rigorous regimen for the first time, the challenge can be even [...]
Fighter performance testing – it’s cool to see how you measure up… But, if you don’t use the results to personalise your training, then don’t bother testing! Progressing beyond the previous two videos (links in further resources below), let’s [...]
When it comes to heart rate training, your maximum heart rate is far less important than knowing your anaerobic threshold heart rate. Most of the time, I don't care what a fighter's max heart rate is. But it's vital I [...]
Talking about fighter training twice a day... If it's needed, how to organise S&C training around your Muay Thai training to best effect, and which sessions to drop when you're in a pinch! Also, check out my two-part video [...]
You asked about zone 2 cardio, sparring frequency, recovering quicker between rounds and more... Here are the answers! In this episode I answer your burning Muay Thai questions, covering topics like: The benefits of Zone 2 cardio training (aka [...]
Ironically, a fighter's enthusiasm to dominate in the ring might lead them down the wrong path— both when training muscle endurance and strategically on fight night. By making smarter decisions regarding how you train your Muay Thai conditioning, you'll [...]
There’s an intricate relationship between managing life stress and training stress. In this episode, gain invaluable insights into how stress impacts your performance, both inside and outside the gym, from the unique perspective of a seasoned Muay Thai, and strength [...]
Muay Thai endurance training is more than just endless running! And this conversation with one of my Heavy Hitters is too good to keep ourselves. This isn't just any chat; it's about mastering the art of Muay Thai endurance. [...]
Tawanchai has been putting in the work for his first defence of the ONE Championship Featherweight Muay Thai World title. And he's shared a glimpse of his strength and conditioning prep on Instagram. In the clip, we see him [...]
When putting together a training plan... Although many fighters and coaches are doing the right things, they organise their training weeks haphazardly and squander the full training effect, or inadvertently cancel out performance gains entirely. At best, this wastes effort. [...]
These days, fighter training has become more sophisticated. Coaches, fighters, and hobbyists alike all realise that to remain healthy, injury free and perform their best it takes more than steady runs, bag work, pad work, and sparring. But, what [...]
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