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Hard Sparring in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA - Is it Worth it? The Pros and Cons of Heavy Contact
Published on May 24, 2024
Pros and Cons of Hard Sparring in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA In the world of martial arts and combat sports, there is an ongoing debate surrounding the practice of hard sparring in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA and many other sports centred disciplines. This training method, which involves participants engaging in...
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Pros and Cons of Hard Sparring in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA In the world of martial arts and combat sports, there is an ongoing debate surrounding the practice of hard...
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Pros and Cons of Hard Sparring in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA In the world of martial arts and combat sports, there is an ongoing debate surrounding the practice of hard...
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Plant-Based Diets for Fighters: Pros, Cons and ...
In this blog post written up from my recent talk with top UK Nutritionist Matt Lovell, we speak at length about the pros and cons of plant-based eating for fighters and...
Plant-Based Diets for Fighters: Pros, Cons and ...
In this blog post written up from my recent talk with top UK Nutritionist Matt Lovell, we speak at length about the pros and cons of plant-based eating for fighters and...
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Pad Work in Martial Arts and Combat Sports: A C...
This guide to pad work in Martial Arts and Combat Sports has been put together to help give you more insight into not only the many different types of pads...
Pad Work in Martial Arts and Combat Sports: A C...
This guide to pad work in Martial Arts and Combat Sports has been put together to help give you more insight into not only the many different types of pads...
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How do Elite Martial Arts Coaches Consistently ...
Is there a formula for producing world level fighters? This is a question I put to 13 of the world's most successful Martial Arts coaches and gym owners as I...
How do Elite Martial Arts Coaches Consistently ...
Is there a formula for producing world level fighters? This is a question I put to 13 of the world's most successful Martial Arts coaches and gym owners as I...
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19 Ways to Become a World Champion in Coaching ...
Coaching Martial Arts and Combat Sports at any level is not easy. Therefore, becoming a truly world class coach in any discipline is not something that happens by accident. Unfortunately,...
19 Ways to Become a World Champion in Coaching ...
Coaching Martial Arts and Combat Sports at any level is not easy. Therefore, becoming a truly world class coach in any discipline is not something that happens by accident. Unfortunately,...
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How to train Muay Thai on your own without a co...
Mastery of any martial art or combat sport needs the input of both great teachers and great training partners. Having said that, there are a multitude of benefits and things...
How to train Muay Thai on your own without a co...
Mastery of any martial art or combat sport needs the input of both great teachers and great training partners. Having said that, there are a multitude of benefits and things...
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12 of the World's Best Martial Arts Super Gyms ...
I am hugely fortunate that I get to travel extensively around the world visiting phenomenal Martial Arts gyms, dojos and academies on a regular basis. Because of the research that...
12 of the World's Best Martial Arts Super Gyms ...
I am hugely fortunate that I get to travel extensively around the world visiting phenomenal Martial Arts gyms, dojos and academies on a regular basis. Because of the research that...
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Bangkok Muay Thai gyms - 10 of the BEST you sho...
As part of what I do with the Warrior Collective I get to visit an extraordinary amount of the best Bangkok Muay Thai gyms and clubs on a regular basis....
Bangkok Muay Thai gyms - 10 of the BEST you sho...
As part of what I do with the Warrior Collective I get to visit an extraordinary amount of the best Bangkok Muay Thai gyms and clubs on a regular basis....
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10 of the BEST Dutch Kickboxing Gyms you should...
10 of the BEST Dutch Kickboxing Gyms you should visit in 2023 Apart from my now obvious penchant for lists (I do love them ha ha). My desire to...
10 of the BEST Dutch Kickboxing Gyms you should...
10 of the BEST Dutch Kickboxing Gyms you should visit in 2023 Apart from my now obvious penchant for lists (I do love them ha ha). My desire to...
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10 of the BEST UK Muay Thai Gyms you should be ...
10 of the BEST UK Muay Thai Gyms you should be visiting in 2023 As part of what I do with the Warrior Collective I get to visit an...
10 of the BEST UK Muay Thai Gyms you should be ...
10 of the BEST UK Muay Thai Gyms you should be visiting in 2023 As part of what I do with the Warrior Collective I get to visit an...
Podcasts
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Brain Endurance Training to Raise Sports Perfor...
Neil's research interests are focused mainly around the brains regulation of endurance performance, mental fatigue and related strategies to improve performance. Neil is an Associate Professor in Pedagogy in Sport,...
Brain Endurance Training to Raise Sports Perfor...
Neil's research interests are focused mainly around the brains regulation of endurance performance, mental fatigue and related strategies to improve performance. Neil is an Associate Professor in Pedagogy in Sport,...
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Long-Term Effects of Combat Sports Based Concus...
Dr Di Pietro is a Molecular Neuroscientist with a MSc in Molecular Biology, a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry and a further degree in Medical Genetics. With almost 20 years of...
Long-Term Effects of Combat Sports Based Concus...
Dr Di Pietro is a Molecular Neuroscientist with a MSc in Molecular Biology, a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry and a further degree in Medical Genetics. With almost 20 years of...
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Reviews
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Scramble Kimono Backpack Review
Scramble Kimono Backpack Review I have to start off this review by stating just how much of a fan of Scramble I am. I genuinely believe they have some of...
Scramble Kimono Backpack Review
Scramble Kimono Backpack Review I have to start off this review by stating just how much of a fan of Scramble I am. I genuinely believe they have some of...
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Fightlab "Champion" Tracksuit Review
Fightlab "Champion" Tracksuit Review Fightlab, established in 2010, is a hugely popular Thailand based fightwear/equipment brand. Known for their extensive product range specifically aimed at strikers the world over (think...
Fightlab "Champion" Tracksuit Review
Fightlab "Champion" Tracksuit Review Fightlab, established in 2010, is a hugely popular Thailand based fightwear/equipment brand. Known for their extensive product range specifically aimed at strikers the world over (think...
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Revgear S3 Boxing Glove Review
Revgear S3 Boxing Glove Review Revgear are an American brand who, in my opinion, have evolved from their roots potentially more than any other company that I have come across....
Revgear S3 Boxing Glove Review
Revgear S3 Boxing Glove Review Revgear are an American brand who, in my opinion, have evolved from their roots potentially more than any other company that I have come across....
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Fairtex 7ft Pole Bag Review
Fairtex 7ft Pole Bag Review Fairtex are an iconic Muay Thai brand who have been producing premium quality equipment since 1971. Known for their quality around the world, their product...
Fairtex 7ft Pole Bag Review
Fairtex 7ft Pole Bag Review Fairtex are an iconic Muay Thai brand who have been producing premium quality equipment since 1971. Known for their quality around the world, their product...
