By Sandra E. Hoodgin Why would you ever want to take a break from Muay Thai? But I get it, sometimes you have to. Whether it’s taking a few days off after a major tournament, a few weeks off to focus on another area of your life, or a few months off due to medical […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin Muay Thai has been a gift to me. It has affected every aspect of my life in more ways than I ever could have imagined. There are many more than five things that Muay Thai has taught me, but here are the top characteristics that I discovered about myself by training […]
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, […]