Muay Thai Sports Science – Optimise Your Training…
If you need to know what’s going on under the hood, this category shares the science of Muay Thai strength and conditioning programming – how to put it all together and why.
There’s certainly a lot of opinion when it comes to muscle mass and Muay Thai.
In this brief post I clear up the confusion, and steer your training in the direction you want – whether that’s putting on muscle or keeping it off!
Strength vs speed, what would you pick?
Before you answer, how about a little Muay Thai sports science review of the fight between Rafi Bohic vs Dylan Salvador at Lumpinee Stadium…
Two videos…the biggest mistake in Muay Thai strength and conditioning… and an overview of how I plan Muay Thai strength and conditioning.
Everything in this category…
Heart Rate Training Myths For Fighters
There are many myths and misunderstandings when it comes to fighters using heart rate monitors in their training... And despite many Instagram posts showing fighters wearing heart rate straps during training, many aren’t [...]
Why Fighters SHOULDN’T Train With Resistance Bands – They’ll Ruin Your Technique!
I’m often asked if it’s good training for fighters to throw punches and kicks with resistance bands connected to their arms and legs? You know, like in the Instagram posts? The short answer [...]
How to Remain On It Without an Upcoming Fight
For a Muay Thai newbie, gains are quick, and therefore motivation is high. But inevitably, progress slows and only those that continue to feel progress will keep at it. In this video I [...]
Your Motivation – Stick, Carrot, or Fire Within?
Coaches are often asked for help, and frequently give it. But despite this, sometimes the results are less than desirable (for both parties). In my experience, the result depends where the fighter sits [...]
Beyond the Fight Camp – Jake Purdy & Sonny Perez @ Yokkao 32
Last October, I was privileged to speak with FSC Muay Thai’s Jake Purdy and head coach Sonny Perez, ahead of Jake’s battle with Bad Company’s Joe Craven for the UK #1 spot on [...]
Muay Thai Engineer: Who I Am, and Why I Think the Way I Think
My background is mechanical design engineering. I spent 18 years designing, prototyping, testing and developing video camera mounting products – from tripods through to robotic television camera pedestals. Serving companies like the BBC [...]
