Muay Thai Camp Review: Patong Boxing Gym

Patong Boxing GymLocation Patong Boxing Gym is currently located at 66/29 Soi Kepsup1, Taweewong Rd., Patong Beach. However, I believe they are moving up into the hills of Patong in the near future. There is another “Patong Boxing Gym” on Nanai Rd. behind Nanai BBQ buffet but that’s completely different. I’ve never trained at that [...]

Ultimate Fighters: The Evolution

The early MMA events; style vs. style – strikers resembled a fish out of water when the fight hit the ground and the grapplers desperately tried to secure a takedown before they got knocked out. The fighters were very one dimensional as most martial art schools only taught 1 specific style. Today, as you already [...]

Twins Gloves (14oz) Review

TWINS GLOVES Company Background Twins special is a solid brand name known for manufacturing Muay Thai related products. The products are top quality and Twins special has become the top choice for boxing supplies in Thailand. Product Reviewed 14oz Twins gloves (solid white) Product Cost $54.82 – $109.66 (BUY HERE!) Company Product Description Twins Special [...]

Fairtex MMA Gloves

FAIRTEX MMA GLOVESCompany Background Fairtex has been around for decades and specializes in Muay Thai training gear and fitness facilities. Over the years, Fairtex has become the top choice in Muay Thai training supplies on an international level (Twins is more prevalent in Thailand). Product Reviewed – Fairtex NHB (No Holds Barred) Thumbless Product Cost [...]

UFC’s Weakness: Heavyweights

The UFC’s heavyweight division took a big blow with the departure of the intrem heavyweight champion, Randy Couture.It’s no secret that since the downfall of PRIDE, the UFC has become the top MMA organization in the world. In fact, the UFC has basically branded North American mixed martial arts. It’s so branded in fact, that [...]

Anxiously Waiting

Now that I know I’m going back (thank you FightPassport), I can’t stop thinking about it. I’ve literally sat here all day and watched Muay Thai/Thailand videos on Youtube. Spend 5 hours straight on Youtube and you’ll start to feel a little unproductive. So, I figured that since my mind is stuck on Thailand at [...]

Beta Alanine for Fighters

For the fighters out there, think back to the first time you rolled against a resisting opponent or the first time you did rather intense padwork. If you’re like most people, you were probably gasping for air only a minute into the session. I remember my first submission grappling class. I got a strange/unfamiliar feeling [...]

Kimbo Slice: MMA’s Safest Bet

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past couple years, you’ve heard of him. Kimbo Slice; the Miami street-fighter turned MMA fighter, had his 3rd professional fight on Saturday night under the EliteXC promotion. The event had a great deal of hype leading up to it as it was being aired on CBS – [...]

Picking a Muay Thai Camp

Having already been to Thailand to train, I have a good idea as to what to look for in a Muay Thai camp. I tried out a few last time, and each one offered something unique. The first camp I trained at was up in the hills of Patong. Do a search for “Sing Patong” [...]

Interval Treadmill Training

Make sure you stick to the pre-determined interval length and rest duration.These days, most MMA students are well aware of the benefits derived from high intensity interval training (HIIT). Interval training and MMA go hand and hand as the rounds in modern MMA competition typically last 5 minutes each with a 1 minute intermission between [...]

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