Tips for Sparring Smaller Opponents

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Tips for sparring smaller opponents: Fear not, big and talls… we haven’t forgotten about you! Here are a few tips for sparring smaller opponents. This requires a different approach and strategy than sparring with someone of similar or larger size. Here are some tips to keep in mind when sparring with smaller opponents: Use your… Read more »

Tips for Sparring Taller Opponents

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Tips for Sparring Taller Opponents  When it comes to sparring with a taller opponent, many martial artists often find themselves at a disadvantage. However, with the right mindset and approach, you can learn to use your opponent’s height to your advantage. In this article, we’ll share some tips to help you spar more effectively with… Read more »

The Importance of Shadow Boxing

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Why Shadowbox? Shadowboxing is a great way to improve your boxing skills, build endurance, and boost your confidence. It’s a training method that involves throwing punches and combinations without a partner or bag to hit. Instead, you’re throwing punches into the air, with the goal of refining your technique, footwork, and movements. Shadowboxing allows you… Read more »

Read This Before You Spar

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Sparring should be both fun and exciting. However, there are some important things to understand before starting. One of the keys to making your sparring sessions productive is communication with your partners. The last thing you want to do is throw on some gloves and ask someone you don’t know to spar without communicating. This… Read more »

How to Start Sparring in Boxing

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If you are reading this you have probably already overcome the fear that is commonly associated with starting a contact sport. The anxiety of walking into a new gym, going to your first class, and putting on the gloves for the first time have all been conquered. You may have trained hard for a few… Read more »

Physical, Mental and Tactical Fight Strategies for Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA

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Physical, Mental, and Tactical fight strategies. Everyone who has trained any type of combative martial art needs to understand these key principles and fight strategies. We break our fighting styles down into 5 methods. The brawler The runner The blocker The counter puncher The chameleon         All these styles have different skill… Read more »

Strength Training Exercises to Increase your Power For Muay Thai

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Last time we studied a few top Muay Thai fighters for their training routines and fighting styles. We saw how their fighting style may vary, but each fighter used similar training routines and rigorous practice of technique to better themselves as fighters. This time we are going to focus on a bit of strength training… Read more »