The Muay Thai Guys Podcast: March 2016

Monday, March 21, 2016

TMTG 026: Current State of Muay Thai & Kickboxing | Plus Thoughts on Fighting with Headgear

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast - Episode 26

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A TON has been going on recently in the Muay Thai (and combat sports) world.

With drama going on behind the scenes of the largest Muay Thai organization in America (Lion Fight) and Olympic Boxing banning head gear, there was plenty to chat about in regards to the current events... and that's exactly what Paul and I did on the most recent podcast:

The controversy that started with Tiffany Van Soest's post about selling her title belt.
Our thoughts and experiences in regards to the whole situation.
Why we think something like this happened and what it could mean for the sport in the future.
Why Olympic Boxing decided to take head gear out of future events.
Our thoughts on head gear and whether or not we use it during sparring.
The pros and cons of wearing head gear.
Bellator kickboxing weight classes and rule sets
What this means for GLORY and other promotions.
And much more!

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Monday, March 14, 2016

TMTG 025: Top 6 Mistakes Amateur Fighters Make

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast - Episode 25

Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone gets knocked down. Everyone loses.

It doesn't matter whether you're a low level amateur or an elite level pro, chance are you've made hundreds of mistakes that have cost you in one way or another.

That being said, learning from your mistakes is all a part of the journey. Without making these mistakes you'd never know the holes in your game or learn the valuable lessons that come with them.

However, if you keep making the same mistakes over and over again, you will put yourself in much more danger than you have to be... so limiting your mistakes and creating good habits (especially early on) will be key to your success

In the most recent Muay Thai Guys Podcast, Paul (www.muaythaiathlete.com) and Sean discuss the common mistakes they and other fighters have made early on in their career including:

Not Listening To Your Trainer - It's common for beginners to think they know it all after training for a few months. Keep a humble, open mind and be ready to listen to and DO what your trainer is telling you to do.
Doing Too Much Of Everything - Muay Thai should be your main focus (especially early on when you're leaning proper technique). You don't need to do yoga, strength and conditioning, pilates, gymnastics and other supplemental training activities. Once you get to a point in your training career where your technique is solid, THEN it might be a good idea to add supplemental training.
Not Taking Risks - You're already considering being a fighter, so you should already have the right mindset when it comes to taking risks. Taking fights on short notice, fighting tough opponents, and traveling to Thailand are just some ideas for the risks you might want to consider taking.
"I'll Do It Tomorrow" - Procrastinating and making excuses is unacceptable if you want to succeed in Muay Thai (or with anything in life). Take action and follow through with your plans and it will pay off in the long run.
Quantity or Quality? - Finding a balance between quality and quantity training can be tough to do. The weeks where you have to work 60 hours are the weeks you should focus more on quality rather than quantity. The weeks where you have more free time and want to just put the repetitions in should be focused on getting quantity in (while not sacrificing too much quality).
Slow Down - When learning a new technique, combo or strategy, be patient and slow things down. You don't have to go 100% right away-and chances are if you do, you'll pick up some bad habits along the way.

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Monday, March 7, 2016

TMTG 024: Nutrition for Muay Thai 101: Basics For Eating Healthy

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast – Episode 23

Nutrition can be a major bitch.

The amount of different aspects and philosophies on nutrition makes it nearly impossible to decipher what will work best for you.

What should you eat? When should you eat it? What diets work? How do you lose weight? Gain weight?

As a serious Muay Thai practitioner, the type of food (fuel) you put into your body will have a major effect on your performance in and out of the gym. Learning the basics of nutrition for Muay Thai will be key to you unleashing your full potential by increasing your energy, recovery rate and overall mood.

In the most recent The Muay Thai Guys Podcast, Sean and Paul (www.muaythaiathlete.com) discuss their tips and advice when it comes to eating properly for Muay Thai training. They go over a bunch of topics including:

How the diet other people use might not be the best for you.
Why your metabolism and learning how your body reacts to certain foods is crucial to creating healthy eating habits.
The importance of nutrient dense food.
Why you should consider keeping a nutrition journal for a short (or long) period of time.
What the best energy sources are and some examples (carbs, proteins, fats etc.)
The misconception about fats and why they should be an important part of your diet.
Why preparing food (especially if you have a busy schedule) is a great way to make sure you're eating the right meals for your life schedule.
Food shopping tips and what to consider when going to the grocery store (Tip: don't go when your high).
And much, much more!

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