Training & Coaching Advice

Fitness/Scientific breakdown to improve your kicking

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Rich

Point 1 I was reading a blog this morning by the guys at ‘Creating Chaos’ about “Where is the core?” This led me to start thinking of these applications in to Muay Thai. One of the key points made in … Continue reading →

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Independent Fighters

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rich

I have had a couple of ‘independent fighters’ come to me over the past few months wondering what to do…..So I just wanted to clarify to the ‘independent’ fighters out there what ‘independent’ actually means….. Please forgive me if I … Continue reading →

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Guide To MMA Gear For Beginners

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Rich

A guest post by Michael at MMA gear supplier Made4Fighters. As one of the most rapidly expanded sports across the globe, MMA continues to attract new viewers and participants at and astounding rate.  However, for those on the outside looking … Continue reading →

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Do’s and Donts of Xmas

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Rich

Do’s and Donts of Xmas ……..if you want to stay in shape Do 1. Plan your work outs If you plan your workouts you will be more inclined to stick to the plan, rather than your workout being a whimsical … Continue reading →

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Fear of losing….in sparring

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Rich

Following on from an interesting post on the Chokdee facebook group, I thought I would expand on this a little bit more. Darren Currie from Combat Base in Pontefract, posted this, which he found on one of the BJJ FORUMS: … Continue reading →

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Seminar in Aberdeen

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Rich

Just to say a massive thank you to all the guys at Aberdeen Muay Thai for their really warm welcome this weekend where I delivered the Muay Thai Legends seminar. For those that don’t know, I have been lucky enough … Continue reading →

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Signing up to be a fighter

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Rich

I saw this list this morning on my friend, Aaron Chatfields’ facebook status, basically breaking down the job description of what it is to be a fighter. • Extreme physical labour • Restricted diet • Mental hardship • Stress • … Continue reading →

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Newcomers to sparring

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Rich

When people first come down to train Thaiboxing, there can be some major obstacles to overcome. Everyone is ‘socially conditioned’ in to not hitting another person, because ‘its wrong’ and ‘its bad’….. But, I hear you say, this is an … Continue reading →

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Fight preparation

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Rich

So, you have been training muay thai for a few weeks/months and you have been to your first show. You have seen how the guys from your gym have performed in the ring and you are thinking that you want … Continue reading →

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I can’t wait to hold them pads

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Rich

One of the things that I hear people saying is that they love hitting pads….while also adding in that they hate holding pads. What most people miss is the learning opportunities that you can glean from holding pads. NEWS FLASH … Continue reading →

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