Most fighters who want to master Muay Thai have trained for years and still have to consciously decide each strike. Their technique never learned to flow by itself, and the reason is simple: they counted the wrong thing as [...]
"Everything declines after 30" is the line every fighter over 30 has been told. It's wrong, and I can prove it. And that proof starts with two performance curves moving in opposite directions. It comes down to two numbers. [...]
You walk into Muay Thai class and before you even set down your kit bag, the room's energy pulls you toward 100%. It feels like that decision has already been made for you. Go hard or go home. Most [...]
Muay Thai parents face a unique problem: the training model that worked at 23 doesn't work at 33 with kids under three and a full-time job. Sleep is fragmented, recovery is compromised, and your training time is squeezed into [...]
Most Western Muay Thai fighters plateau far earlier than they should. Not because they lack effort. But because they're following a training structure that was never designed for their life. The truth is, the traditional Muay Thai system works [...]
If you want better Muay Thai progress, mistakes are gold. Aviation doesn't improve by celebrating its successes. It improves by obsessively investigating its failures. Your Muay Thai training should work the same way. Matthew Syed's book Black Box Thinking [...]
I've always been prone to overzealous "Muppetry". My wife Deborah has an instinctive eye-roll response every time I display this habit. Although I've tempered this behaviour over time, it's still part of me. Case in point: When I first [...]
The comments on our last video about Golden Era Muay Thai training were incredible. Thanks for joining in. You raised some fascinating points that deserve a deeper discussion. This isn't a redo of that video - instead, I want [...]
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 [...]
What if I told you fighting ability isn't random – and it can be engineered? As both a fighter and an engineer, I've realised something fascinating about fighter development... There are five hidden laws that determine whether a fighter [...]
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, [...]
You know what's fascinating about asking world champions for their best advice? They see through the noise and cut to the chase. You may expect a ONE Championship double champ like Regian Eersel to talk about secret training methods [...]
It’s easy to avoid the stuff that actually builds you up—especially if you’re only training from fight to fight. You’re in the groove, your bread-and-butter combos are sharp… until you touch the awkward stuff. But that “awkward stuff”? That’s where the real gains [...]
Ever wonder why some fighters look completely unfazed… even when they're eating clean KO shots? It’s not just that they’ve got a chin. And it’s not just experience either. There’s a secret most people miss—and it’s all to do [...]
To both fight smart, and keep it simple, isn’t a contradiction. But in the heat of battle, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by tactical decisions... Do I press forward or stay patient? Do I counter or attack first? Should [...]
There's a secret to advanced Muay Thai footwork. A hidden rhythm in every fight that no one talks about—if you’re not controlling it, your opponent is. They’re "stealing your step", keeping you reacting instead of attacking on your terms. [...]
Are you asking the right questions in a fight? The fight isn’t just about power—it’s about strategy and problem-solving... Your brain is wired to recognize patterns and make split-second decisions based on experience. Sometimes, that gives you razor-sharp reactions. [...]
Your Muay Thai fight IQ isn't just about what you do best—it’s about what breaks your opponent. The key? Adaptability. You can’t force your favorite game onto every fighter. Instead, you need to recognize their style and adjust accordingly. [...]
Do you tend to fight on instinct, not quite sure what your actual fight strategy is? Maybe you’re great at pressing forward, but struggle against elusive opponents. Or perhaps you prefer to counter, but aggressive fighters throw you off [...]
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