The Right Way to Get Back to Muay Thai Training After Time Off

Getting back into shape is a bit harder than starting. If you had to take some time off from your training here are a couple tips to help you get back into shape.

E 12| Suffering From Tight Hips? Do This Stretch. How to Wrap Hands and Hit The Double End Bag for Muay Thai

In this 12th episode I go over how to wrap your hands with an alternative to padding up your knuckles. Maggie demonstrates Pigeon Pose stretch which will help release your tight hips, how to hit the double end bag for Muay Thai, and some highlights from class.

E 10 | How to Redirect Teeps & Replying w/ Low Kicks.

For the whole month of March all my classes are going to focus on Low Kicks. In this episode we worked on kick defense. Blocking kicks and redirecting teeps while coming back with low kicks.

#5 Three Lead Knee Variations, Burning Off Doughnuts, & Pad Work w/ Head Coach Aaron Fisher

In this 5th episode, learn 3 different ways to land your lead leg knee, catch us in action burning off our doughnut delight, and catch a glimpse of sparring class.

My Life, My Blood, My Muay Thai All (Episode 3)

Highlights from training and coaching Muay Thai classes in NYC and NJ. Along with some training tips.

My Life, My Blood, My Muay Thai All (Episode 2)

This week for coaching, I focused on having my students (as well as myself) use the Opposite Hand Opposite Leg Drill. I had a few classes modify the drill by adding in some extra footwork such as stepping in, out, left or right.

My Life, My Blood, My Muay Thai All. Episode 1

Weekly review about my martial arts lifestyle as a Muay Thai coach/fighter, mental training and exercise tips mixed in with a few dry humor randomness. Filmed on a Sony Handycam and an iPhone.

Truth About Sharpening Your Axe (Muay Thai Switch Kick)

If you want growth in your craft, you have to take risks and accept that you are going to make mistakes and look foolish in your training.

Punch Defense for Muay Thai vs Boxing.

Your punch defense for Muay Thai has to be more rigid compared to sport boxing's punch defense. Here's why...

Entering with Teeps (Muay Thai Coaching Review Sept 4-10/2016)

Teeps, your longest weapon in Muay Thai, are a versatile weapon!

For the next few weeks, I'm teaching my students to use their teeps as an opener and a way to not give their opponent the chance to set up.

Exiting w/Double Jab-Kick. Drills for Muay Thai

The Jab, a versatile punch, can be used defensively and offensively. In this drill I use the double jab as a way to exit...

Shoulder Stability w/ Grip Strength for Muay Thai.

If your shoulders get sore from holding Thai pads or boxing mitts then this is the exercise for you. 

Pad Holding is Important and Valuable for Your Muay Thai Growth.

Muay Thai training isn't just about learning how to kick, punch, knee, & elbow as hard as you can. Although I highly encourage pad work to be full power, holding pads can be an art of its own.

Muay Thai Coaching Weekly Review (August/1-6/2016) VLOG

 It's been 2 weeks since I fought, partially recovered enough to get back into lifting, pad/bag work (no sparring yet) and with fresh tactics to work on, as well as teach my students. This week, I made the majority of my classes focused on counter attacking as well as emphasizing proper pad holding while being interactive.

 

August 1st-6th Recap From Teaching Muay Thai classes at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts​ (Totowa, NJ) and Kings Thai Boxing ​(Midtown, NYC). 

Best to your training,

Danny Millet