Today we're tackling a crucial concept in sport performance - the double-edged sword of Muay Thai specific training. The thing is, you need enough supplemental training to build athletic qualities that show up in the ring, but not so [...]
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, [...]
One of my fighters found themselves up to their neck in a brutal training schedule. Three killer training days stacked back-to-back… This isn't what you'd draw up in a perfect world. With Muay Thai training, you must work with [...]
This week, I received an interesting question from Orson in Thailand about HRV monitoring. After coaching fighters and analyzing performance data for over 15 years, I'll share something counterintuitive: Some of your best training sessions might happen on days [...]
In Muay Thai, fighters often treat resistance training "strength AND conditioning" as one thing. But these are two distinct components: "strength" OR "conditioning." Let’s break this down… STRENGTH Training includes: Weight room-based resistance training work Plyometric and med ball [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
In Muay Thai, you must dig deep, but do you know when to push your limits, and when to ease off to level up? Are you the “More!” type… or the “Too Much!” type? Over the years—training myself and [...]
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 [...]
The simplest way to get better at Muay Thai, is just to do more! I used to think soreness meant progress. If I wasn’t waking up stiff, bruised, or dead-legged, I’d wonder if I had even trained hard enough. [...]
Thailand Muay Thai strength and conditioning is often stuck in its ways. “Train hard and you’ll get results,” they said. But what happens when you train hard... and the results don’t show up? Angela Chang knows that frustration inside [...]
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 [...]
Why can one fighter just seem one step ahead the entire fight? No matter what his opponent throws, he’s already gone—or already in his face, shutting everything down. It looks like magic, but it’s not. It’s range control. And [...]
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