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.

How To Perform The Kettlebell Pull Over

The PullOver is a great exercise that targets the serratus, chest, and lat muscles. Here's how to perform with the kettlebell.

Two Hand Clean and Squat w/ Kettlebell

The clean is an exercise in which you must perform with explosiveness. 

How To

1. Deadlift kettlebell.
2. Explosively drive hips forward to standing position, high pull kettlebell and switch grip from handle to the horn. 
3. With a proud chest and a straight back, squat down. 
4. Go as low as you can without rounding your back or tucking your hips. 
5. Explode back up to standing position.
6. Release the bell to hang position; arms straight, holding bell by the handle
7. Repeat for desired reps

Unilateral Training & How To Set Your Strength Goals

For this week's Kettlebell classes I'm putting heavy emphasis on unilateral work, which is one of the best ways to strengthen your upper and lower slings (core) without the need to increase the weight.

How to Save More Time at Your Muay Thai Gym

If you find yourself busy with family, work, school, or some other BS and finding it hard to fit in your  Muay Thai "Me" time, here are a few tips.

Defense for Muay Thai. The Good, The Bad, and the Painfully Ugly.

My training theme for November is defending leg strikes,which include teeps, knees, and kicks. I go over the purpose of defense, some variations and the pros and cons of each.

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.

Punch Out Plus Drill to Improve Your Speed and Timing

Want to improve your reaction time for kicks? Add this drill to your training. Here's how...

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.