By Angela Chang
In my last article on Muay Thai Guy, we talked about what you should do during your first fight. Frankly, thereâs plenty of fight advice of what you should do during your first fight. Youâll hear it from teammates, friends, and may even read it online through self-research.
Your first fight can be daunting. There are several things you have to keep in mind through training and the fight and make sure you do. You can just as easily make mistakes that will cost you the fight. Hereâs what not to do during your first fight.
Itâs extremely rare to see someone throw anything with flawless technique during their first several amateur fights. Your focus should be more on landing your shots rather than executing those shots perfectly. Waiting around for the perfect shot will only waste time you could be spending at least trying to score. Hitting is better than not hitting at all, even if the te...
By Sean Fagan
Everyone makes mistakes when they first make the voyage to Thailand to train Muay Thai, but you can avoid some of these common mistakes by learning from people whoâve already made them⌠like myself and Paul.
In this most recent podcast episode, Paul and I discuss the most common mistakes we made (and still continue to make) whenever we make the trip to Thailand. If youâre heading to Thailand in the near future, this podcast is a MUST listen to because it covers the top 10 mistakes including:
By Angela Chang
Are you an orthodox fighter? Do you have trouble when youâre sparring a southpaw? No need to worry â youâre not the only one.
With only a handful of the worldâs population being lefties (and some righties that box lefty), stumbling upon someone who stands like a mirror image of yourself can be confusing.
A lot of people donât know how to spar or fight southpaws. This reason, among others, contributes to the success many southpaw fighters find in the ring. However, going up against a southpaw wonât be as scary as long as you practice and keep these three pieces of advice in mind.
#1Â â YOUR LEAD (LEFT) FOOT STAYSÂ OUTSIDEÂ OF THEIRS
This is a solid piece of advice for those just starting out.
Keeping your lead foot outside of theirs ensures youâre always off their centerline.
Being off their centerline means theyâll have to work harder to connect their cross and for their left middle kicks to lan...
By Evan Lee
âWhatâs it like fighting Muay Thai in Thailand?â
I get asked this question a lot, particularly from family and friends who just donât quite âgetâ the difference. Fighting back home, where youâre comfortable and surrounded by love and support, is a lot different than fighting in Thailandâ birthplace of the sport and home to the best nak muay in the world. Even the dude who delivered your pizza in Bangkok last night could (and would, for the right amount of baht) whoop your ass. Having your first fight in Thailand is a mountain to climb, my friends.
But check this out: imagine having your first fight in Thailand surrounded by well-wishers and team members; imagine having legitimate Muay Thai training in the weeks leading up to this fight; and imagine feeling more ready, more confident, and more pumped than ever to bang in the middle of that ring. Like Gage in the video below, your expectations of your drea...
By Angela Chang
There is always something in Muay Thai that anyone can find purposeful, enjoy doing, or make great use of.
When you go to a gym, you will find people there for different reasons. The most common reasons are to get fit, to lose weight, to learn self defenseâŚand then thereâs a population at the gym who are there because actively fight or say they want to fight.
As with any setting, you will find people of many different personalities and occupations, so there is no specific âcutâ of person that makes it as a fighter.
That being said, fighting is not something that is for everyone. A respected coach will never make anyone fight if they donât want to. They recognize that not everyone who trains wants to fight, and not everyone who says they want to fight actually have what it takes to be a fighter.
Intention
Intention is the starting point of many great things.
You may often hear sayings of how one should be...
By Sean Fagan
âWhat training camp should I go to in Thailand?â
This is by far one of, if not THE most asked question Paul and I get from fans from all over the world. And guess what? We almost never have a good answer to give because it depends on such a wide variety of factors including your goals, budget, likes/dislikes, experience, etc.
Instead of giving a vague answer to this extremely common question, we figured that covering it in detail in a podcast would be the best way to go. So, if you are in the midst of deciding which gym you should be training at in Thailand, this podcast episode will hopefully answer all your questions!
(My voice is a bit echo-ey in this podcast, so my apologies on that, Iâm not sure why that happened. I do sound much more epic when I talk though.)
We talk about all the things you should consider when traveling to Thailand, including things lik...
By Sean Fagan
Any dumbass knows that the nutrition and diets for Muay Thai fighters are almost completely different than the eating habits of everyday people.
Having a solid nutrition plan for your training camp can mean the difference between winning and losing your next fight!
It is way too common for people to underestimate the importance of eating healthy.
Are you one of them?
If you are, then my advice, tips and guidelines will help you develop healthy eating habits that will give your mind and body the energy and focus it needs to compete at itâs highest level.
If you are already on top of your shit and know all about dieting, cutting weight and eating right, Iâd still recommend reading through the tips to see if there is anything you can add to make your Muay Thai nutrition even better!
âTo eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.â -La Rochefaucauld
Top 7 Muay Thai Nutrition Tips
1. Donât D...
By Sean Fagan
Thinking about training Muay Thai in Bangkok? I donât blame you. Youâre bound to improve your technique, conditioning and overall Muay Thai training if you travel to the capital of Thailand to train.
But, is living and training at a Muay Thai camp in Bangkok the best fit for you?
There are so hundreds of awesome Muay Thai training camps to choose from all over Thailand, it can be difficult to figure out what location and what gym would be best for you.
Thatâs where Iâll be trying my best to help you! The Bangkok tips below will give you an idea for whether or not living and training at a camp in Bangkok is an ideal situation for you. Iâll supply you with all the resources possible to make your decision easy and stress free!
Is The Bangkok City Life For You?
Training in Bangkok is definitely only for the people who can handle the city atmosphere. There are a lot of great benefits you can gain from training at a Muay ...
By Liz Gaschler
After a two-year hiatus, my first semester back as an undergraduate was far from painless. Having recently returned from traveling Southeast Asia, I needed to get back in shape.
Body-image is a constant battle for me and somehow life always seems to get in the way of my diet, exercise routine and motivation⌠Iâm sure you could relate in one way or another, right?
Whether youâre hustling at your job and working long hours or you get overwhelmed with the endless to-do list, it can be extremely hard to focus solely on your health and well-being.
By the time March came around this year I was ready to celebrate spring-break with a vacation, but I was NOT ready to hop in my bikini just yet. I had to do something that would help me lose the weight and get back into shape..
⌠and thatâs when I made the decision to take a Muay Thai retreat!
Now Iâve been fortunate enough to train with Muay Thai professionals in Thaila...
By Kurt Walker
Tayeb Salih, one of the great authors of the 20th century, once said that âeveryone starts at the beginning of the road." Helen Hayes famous American actress and one of only 15 "EGOT" winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), said, âThe expert at anything was once a beginner.â
If you are a Muay Thai newbie, you have to start with the basics before you become an expert in the sport⌠and in this article, we are going to share with you beginner tips for Muay Thai newbies.
So, if youâve taken the first step to join Muay Thai, congratulations! As usual, the initial stage is always thrilling and perplexing. You will make mistakes and sometimes feel like quitting, but when you start noticing improvements, you will gain courage.
Many people make the mistake of failing to prepare for Muay Thai training until they get injured, then start searching for help on Google or popular forums.
We donât want you to get frustrated at the beginning and that...
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