By Sandra E. Hoodgin As a Nak Muay, sparring is one of the most beneficial training tools in your arsenal. However, it can be tough and it takes real skill to be a good sparring partner. Yes, it takes skill to be good at practice. This is because of the mental gymnastics you must balance […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin It’s that time of year again when people start to think about resolutions for the New Year. Whether you want to eat better, spend more time with your children, further your education, or break a bad habit, the New Year is a perfect time to seek out ways to better yourself, […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin We are warriors. For anyone who fights Muay Thai, you understand that it takes a certain mentality and level of psychological strength. It takes a special type of person to willingly step into a ring with someone else who is there to deliberately try to hurt you, and it is your […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin The Good. The Bad. And the Ugly. It is desirable, and necessary, to have a few regular Muay Thai training partners. People who know you well, and are willing to put up with your flaws. Maybe you are a heavy hitter, and need someone who is able and willing to go […]
Before we even kick this blog post off, fights are scary and unpredictable. The human body is pretty fragile and no matter how great your technique is or how great your timing is – there is always someone out there who can whoop your butt! With that being said, try to avoid fights at all […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin As the old adage goes, the best fight is the one you’re not in. The second best fight is the one you win. However, the line between winning and losing in a street fight is a thin one. There are no rules in a street fight and often times you are […]
A South Paw is someone who fights with their right hand and foot forward. These fighters are often difficult to counter by those not used to facing them. Some South Paws fight this way because they are naturally left handed while others adopt this stance in order to gain a competitive advantage. There have been […]
Foam rollers are cylinder-shaped trigger-point therapy tool used for stretching out sore muscles and relieving muscle tension. Foam rolling speeds up the process of Myofascial Release a.k.a muscle recovery, which increases blood flow and relaxes deep muscle tissue. Similar to yoga, foam rolling helps increase your flexibility, which is an awesome plus for any Nak […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
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